V.acanze means more time to yourself. And in winter as in summer, epidermal renewal is essential. Especially in the colder season, the skin of the body is often neglected in the beauty routine: in actually it is at this very moment that the body needs extra attention. Land low temperatures and constant rubbing of clothes cause dry skin which must be eliminated. Here are the step-by-step, from dry brushing to nourishing cream, and the skin will be reborn.
Body skin in winter, between dryness and cracking
Cold and wind are the two main “torments” of winter and for the epidermis of the body, there are also clothes. The cold season puts in fact a its protective layer has a hard time, which in contact with all these external factors reddens, dries up and cracks.
The most affected areas tend to be, apart from the face, obviously hands, knees, elbows, legs. In these areas the skin becomes rough and tight, especially after a shower, and “tight”. It may also have cracks on the surface with a lot of redness – in cases of greater irritation – and an itchy sensation that causes the skin to bleed.
Body care at home, what to do
Step 1, the Dry Brushing
Loved by many celebs, Cindy Crawford and Miranda Kerr first and foremost, Dry Brushing is a draining, energizing and exfoliating massage technique of dead cells on the surface.
Through gentle, circular and bottom-up movements performed with a body brush, yes Gently exfoliates the skin while stimulating microcirculation and oxygenating the tissues. Sprint effect al epidermal cell renewal.
Step 2, the scrub
Treatment continues with one scrub, essential to eliminate the dullness of the season. Within this type of products there are microspheres that perform a mechanical smoothing action, as well as enzymes and natural extracts that they stimulate protease, the process that loosens epidermal cellular bonds so as to eliminate dead surface cells and make the skin more radiant.
In case of particularly dry skin, it is a good idea to choose scrub formulations that also contain nourishing ingredients such as honey and hyaluronic acid.
Step 3, body creams: butters and oils for the season
Naturally soft, basically buttery, pleasantly soft: land body creams for the winter are the last step of a slow and caressing home routine towards oneself.
Almost like a “Linus blanket” and absolutely hygge, winter body creams are designed for combat dehydration and dry skin but also to be pleasant and to give an enveloping sensation on the skin. Not surprisingly, they are often in XL formats precisely to stimulate abundant use.
Rich and nutritious, they rebalance the negligible loss of water, and revitalize the skin from pallor through the application massage, which stimulates the microcirculation.
Last but not least, the olfactory factor: cocoon aromas relax body and mind. And when, if not after calmly taking showers and baths on vacation?
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