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One of the main causes of dry skin in the winter is the lack of moisture in the air. The cold and dry days that are common during low humidity seasons – along with indoor heating can cause flaky patches or cracked skin. This is also when itchy red patches of skin that are common with eczema can flair up. Summer isn't the only time to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water is a great idea during the fall and winter months also.
Easy Ways to Fight Dry Skin
If you already see the signs of winter skin dryness, here are 3 tips to help maintain body moisture and keep your skin healthy and soft during the winter.
1. Avoid hot showers and long baths
A hot shower to break the morning chill or a long soak in a hot tub of water to relax you at night may sound great, but hot showers and long baths are two of the main contributors to dry skin in the winter. Both of these can strip the protective coating of natural oils from your skin, leaving you with alligator-like skin texture.
In winter, use warm water, not hot water for showering and bathing. Keep these water cleanings to under 10 minutes. Follow up with a pat dry and a hydrating body moisturizer with nutrient-dense natural ingredients like coconut oil, avocado oil, or Shea Butter.
2. Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Avoid using a body and facial wash with excessive surfactants that increase foaming and lather in cleansers. They also attract both oil and water away from your skin. Avoid harsh, antibacterial washes or soaps unless you have a dermatological need. Even deodorant soaps contain stronger detergents that can remove the natural oils from your skin – leaving it more sensitive to the drying effects of the winter air.
Switch to a fragrance body wash that is gentle on the skin and does not strip the body of its natural protective oils. The organic products with simple ingredients are a better choice for winter months. Make sure you rinse all the soap from your body before drying.
3. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
If you want healthy skin, you must feed it well with foods that are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and anchovies. According to WebMD:
"Among the most important to having healthy skin, she says, are foods containing the powerful antioxidant known as lycopene…the best sources include tomato products, guava, watermelon, and red papaya. Other important skin foods to include in your diet, she says are sweet potatoes, blueberries, and strawberries."
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The residents of our Lake Oswego, OR, apartment community are busy people, and when the workday is done, they deserve a little time to unwind. Unfortunately, many people have trouble letting their minds relax after a stressful day of work and family responsibilities has run amok. If this sounds familiar, we've got some ideas to help you decompress and give your mind a break.
1. Set Boundaries on Your Social Media Consumption
Sure, scrolling through the social sphere is a great way to catch up on news and see what the rest of the world is up to, but it can also lead to unnecessary conflict, hurt feelings, stress, anxiety and a number of other negative emotions. Set strict boundaries on the amount of time you allow yourself to peruse your feeds. If you find your fingers creeping toward your phone, stow your device away in a drawer or put it in another room to alleviate the additional temptation.
2. Get Up When Your Alarm Tells You To
This might sound counterintuitive since those extra seven minutes of sleep would be the ultimate relaxation, but every minute you delay rolling out of bed causes you to feel rushed and stressed when you finally do start your day. This might mean you need to go to bed earlier to ensure you're getting enough sleep, or maybe you just need to get your body on a routine so the mornings become easier to deal with over time. Eventually, you'll thank yourself for the extra seconds saved when you're not flying out the door in a race against the clock.
3. Set a Timer
This is another idea that may sound contradictory, but timers really can work in your favor if you're feeling overworked. Find a time frame when you typically start to feel burnt out—maybe 60 or 90 minutes—and set your phone to go off when that time arrives. Take 10 minutes to sit in total silence with your eyes closed so you can reset your mind and give your brain a break. If you sit all day, stand up during this break to get your blood flowing.
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