Winter skin care

Grooming tips for cold, dry weather

The winter months are here and the harsh, cold temperatures can take its toll on your skin. With less moisture in the air, your skin can become dry, sensitive and uncomfortable. Nevertheless, here at Cold River Soap Soap Works HQ, we know a thing or two about cold weather and are firm believers in the importance of a skincare routine to combat winter’s wrath. This season, give your skin the treatment it deserves.

Some important cold weather grooming tips to help your skin stay healthy and look great!

1. Cleanse
   Soaps are an excellent way to thoroughly remove the grit and grime that can build up on your skin after a long day. An essential component in your routine, choose one that is gentle enough to be used twice a day, in the morning and at night, and removes impurities without drying.
2. Exfoliate
   When temperatures drop, your skin’s delicate balance can become disrupted. This means your cells regenerate slower, leaving your complexion lacklustre and your skin dry and flaky. Help things along with a soft exfoliator that sloughs off surface cells.
3. Moisturize
   It’s always worth investing in an oil based moisturiser that doesn’t leave a greasy residue. Our Moisturizing Aftershave is packed with nourishing ingredients to  leave skin hydrated and supple. 
4.  Alcohol-Free
   A stiff drink might warm your insides but alcohol  can dehydrate fast. This is also true when applied topically, so when stocking up your winter shave den, make sure you choose alcohol-free products.
5. Diet and Vitamin Supplements
   If your diet is insufficient in essential fatty acids, your body struggles to heal properly and this can really take its toll on your skin. Try eating plenty of  fish like salmon or tuna, snack on some walnuts or make a salad using spinach. Since the sun is scarce over the winter, it might be worth taking vitamin supplements to help boost your immune system. Vitamin D can help your cells regenerate and function better and in turn keeps your skin healthy. Other key vitamins are C and E, found in broccoli and leafy greens.
6. Drink Plenty of Water
   One of the most crucial ways of keeping not just your body in good health, but your skin looking youthful, is to drink lots of water. A half gallon is the recommended daily amount for a adult male. Take time to hydrate yourself from the inside out.

It’s important to remember that everyone’s skin is different and not one method suits all, however simple changes to your grooming routine can drastically transform the quality of your complexion for the better.