Sweet Solutions For Dry Skin
Soothing products with honey, royal jelly and other good-for-you skin-savers are a natural choice to comfort parched winter skin
Winter elements such as cold air, wind and overheated indoor environments can wreak havoc on your skin. Creams and lotions are great for soothing and smoothing areas in need, but ones containing natural ingredients have the added benefits of being good for you, and the environment.
SOS for dry skin
Whether you spend most of your time indoors or out, winter can do a number on your skin. Besides general dryness, other common skin problems include painful cracks, annoying flakes, tightness and itching. Read on to learn which naturally based solutions will put you, and your skin, at ease, and maybe even lessen your grudge against Old Man Winter.
The problem: Your face is dull, dry and prone to flakes.
The problem: Your face is dull, dry and prone to flakes.
The problem: Legs, arms, elbows, back - the skin on your body is dehydrated and irritated.
The problem: Dry hands and delicate nails, thanks to too many lost pairs of gloves.
Natural de-coded
Did you know that your skin absorbs 60 percent of what you put on it? When you think of it that way, feeding your skin a diet that’s rich in good-for-you ingredients makes sense. But with so many labels boasting natural properties, it can be difficult to figure out what you’re getting.
Things to look for:
- Ingredients and manufacturing: A product should contain as many all-natural ingredients as possible and be processed in ways that maintain the purity of those ingredients.
- Responsible packaging: Containers should be made of environmentally sensitive materials, such as biodegradable and post-consumer recycled substances.
- No harsh chemicals: Avoid ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a detergent that can strip the protective moisture barrier from your skin.
While this may seem like a lot to consider while strolling down the cosmetics aisle, a little advance research can make it easier for you to choose. Look for a trusted company that aims for a naturally healthy approach, from sourcing ingredients to designing their packaging. In fact, some companies, like Burt’s Bees, are working to make identifying these products a breeze. In conjunction with The Natural Products Association, Burt’s Bees has helped develop The Natural Products Association Standard for Personal Care Products and the Natural Seal, an icon you’ll see on packaging and labels to clearly signify that a product meets their stringent criteria.
