Has the cold, wet winter weather prevented you from maintaining your fitness routine? Exercising outdoors in winter is not just about staying physically active; it's a rejuvenating experience that invigorates your spirit and boosts your mood. Even a brisk walk at lunchtime can release feel-good endorphins, inspiring you to embrace the winter weather and stay active.
Protect your skin during cold weather.
Although we usually concentrate on full-body care in the summer with moisturisers and sunscreen, our facial skin often bears the brunt of cold, harsh winds. Have you observed how your skin becomes excessively dry in winter? Even our hands can experience cracked skin and split nails.
Our homes and offices are centrally heated, which can dry out our skin even more. Additionally, when we step outside for a walk or to exercise, the abrupt drop in temperature can further dehydrate our skin.
While most people diligently apply sun protection creams and gels during summer, it's equally important to use sunscreen in winter. Sunscreen protects delicate skin from harmful UV rays, even when the sun is not shining brightly.
If you are active and regularly run, walk, or cycle during the winter months,
you've probably noticed the impact of the cold winter weather on your skin. Without using the right skincare products, it can appear tight and uncomfortable, dry, or even flaky, and lips and hands can become chapped.
You don't need to spend much on specialist moisturisers to protect your face. However, you may want to consider using a good-quality natural lip balm and facial oil as a barrier against cold, drying weather. For instance, a lip balm with enriching Shea butter and a facial oil with hydrating properties, such as Squalane, can help to soothe your skin.
Wearing gloves doesn't eliminate the need for extra care for your hands, so applying a nourishing hand cream can significantly enhance your skin's condition and provide additional protection during cold winter weather.
Rich Shea butter and facial oils help to soothe, hydrate and protect your skin.
Boosting those feel-good endorphins helps us get through cold winters. Daily exercise improves our circulation and complexion and plays a significant role in maintaining healthy skin. Regular exercise can increase blood flow, which helps nourish skin cells.
While it might be challenging to leave the comfort of your cosy home, aim to engage in outdoor exercise daily to elevate your heart rate and warm yourself up.
Walking just 30 minutes a day helps
Some stretching exercises before you walk or jog
Enjoy a short bike ride
Wear layers that allow movement without the bulk of a heavy overcoat or jacket—you will also feel warmer. Whatever you wear outdoors during winter, your facial skin will still be exposed to the cold. Wash and moisturise your face before exercising outdoors, as this will seal in moisture and prevent your delicate facial skin from becoming dried and chapped by the winter weather. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Did you know that a brisk walk two to three times a week can help alleviate SAD (seasonal affective disorder)? With fewer daylight hours in winter, we naturally want to do less, but if you are heading outdoors during winter, protect your skin barrier as much as possible and lock in moisture.
Slather your skin with creams and oils rich in humectants and occlusive ingredients like Squalane.
Explore our natural botanical lip balms, body moisturisers, and facial moisturisers. Visit www.livewellnaturalskincare.co.uk to discover the complete collection for skin protection.
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