How To Use Organic Body Products To Rescue Post-Holiday Skin
If your skin is very dry and dehydrated with rough flaky patches, try a more intense moisturising product such as shea butter. This will deeply nourish your skin and strengthen its protective barrier, helping it to retain moisture and fend off the effects of winter weather.
The New Year is a natural time to reflect on your health and beauty routine, particularly if your skin is showing signs of post-Christmas fatigue. Stressed skin is a common problem at this time of year, when our usual diet and beauty routines are disrupted, and the effects of indoor heating and cold outdoor air are becoming more intense.
Here’s a look at how organic body products can help to detox your skincare routine and reset it for a glowing start to the New Year.
Start by assessing your skin
First of all, find a few minutes when your skin is free of makeup and products to assess its overall condition. This will help you to choose the most effective remedies to restore it to optimum health.
Signs of skin stress
Dry patches or flaky dehydrated skin
At this time of the year, it’s common to suffer from skin that feels tight, dry, and has visible flaky patches. This is usually caused by cold weather, heated indoor environments, harsh skincare products, changes to diet and hydration routines, or a combination of all these factors.
Acne breakouts
Rich or sugar-laden foods, the stress of holiday duties such as hosting guests or attending extra social events, or wearing heavy makeup can lead to clogged pores and trigger breakouts. Even if you do not normally experience spots or blackheads, you may notice that your skin is oilier and more blemish-prone at this time of the year.
Redness or increased sensitivity
The stress of the festive season, an uptick in alcohol consumption, and cold weather can lead to a complexion that is prone to redness or inflammation. You may notice that your regular skincare routine only makes the problem worse, causing discomfort and itchiness.
Dull and rough skin
Over Christmas and New Year, healthy diets and careful skincare routines can go out of the window as we get caught up in the festivities. You may notice that this has caused your skin to lose its usual radiance, and it looks lacklustre and has an uneven texture with rough bumpy patches.
How to naturally reset your skin
If your skin is showing signs of fatigue, then switching to a gentle and nourishing skincare routine is the first step back to a healthy glow.
Keep it simple
It might be tempting to throw everything at your skin as a shortcut to a good result, but this can overload your skin with too many products, only exacerbating the issues. Instead, go back to basics with a simple skincare routine. Start with a gentle cleanser that will remove surface dirt and oils.
If you wear a full face of makeup, finish off with a hydrating toner to remove the last traces of foundation and powder, and reduce the risk of clogged pores.
Finish off with a moisturizer or serum to lock in moisture and maintain the skin’s protective barrier. If you are spending time outdoors, remember to always use sunscreen even if the weather is cloudy, because UV light can damage your skin regardless of the time of year or weather conditions.
Check the ingredients
Sometimes even products that claim to be designed for sensitive skin contain harsh synthetic ingredients such as parabens and sulphates. Look for natural organic alternatives, such as aloe vera and green tea extract, which are excellent for soothing inflamed and itchy skin.
Jojoba oil is ideal if you have combination skin that lacks hydration, but also has oily patches or is prone to breakouts. It will help to balance out oil production, leaving your skin feeling soft and comfortable but not clogged and greasy.
Symptoms such as persistent itchiness, inflamed red dry patches or peeling skin could be a sign that your skin issues need professional attention. It may be the case that you have an undiagnosed condition such as eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis that require prescription medications.
Your doctor may advise you to avoid products with synthetic ingredients such as artificial fragrances, colourings and preservatives, by switching to an organic skincare routine you will be one step ahead.
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