Fall and Winter Skincare Guide

As the seasons change we take special care to winterize our homes and yards. The dropping temperatures and harsh elements can also wreak havoc on our bodies, thus the need to “winterize” our routines is just as important. One of the most common beauty-related ailments in the fall and winter is dry, lackluster skin. Fortunately, with a few simple changes we can maintain a healthy glow even in the dreariest of days. As you reevaluate your routine, make sure that you include these easy fixes.

A morning cleanse is an essential way to begin the day. The warm water helps to awaken body and mind as it relaxes the skin and opens the pores, allowing a deeper cleaning. Using a gentle press-and-roll motion, you remove waste, not just on the surface of your face, but through your lymphatic system as well. Part of the Dr. Hauschka philosophy is that you should scrub your bathroom floor, not your face. Use a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser like Dr. Hauschka’s Cleansing Cream or Cleansing Milk. We now also carry several gentle organic cleansers from Eminence Organics, so stop by our store or website to find your perfect match. Finish your cleansing session with a cool compress to reduce heat-induced inflammation and to close your pores. Continue with toner and moisturizer. You can find your skin-type appropriate moisturizers on our website or by visiting our store. As you go through your daily skincare routine, be conscientious about what you are putting on your face; although outside might be white with snow, we can always find ways to live “green.” All of the lines that are carried by Jackson & Hines are striving to maintain and enhance our inner beauty and environment.

Our lives are hectic, but we are never too busy to take care of ourselves. Your schedule for the day is daunting so before you rush out of the house grab a reusable water bottle. Awakening Beauty: the Dr. Hauschka Way explains,
"You use a moisturizer to keep water inside your body, but you’ve got to replenish
that water regularly in order to support your body’s most essential needs. Bodies need water to conduct every biological function. Many people experience poor digestion, sluggish thinking, and fatigue because of a lack of clean pure water. Water is one of the secrets to beautiful skin, in part because it helps eliminate waste from the body and thus removes a burden from the skin."
Our busy days often result in poor choices and the illusion of convenience; we rely on our sugar-packed beverages and caffeine-induced consciousness, while neglecting what our bodies and minds really need. Try introducing a few more water breaks into your day. Start a water stash; if it is readily available, we have no excuses. Keep a pitcher of filtered water with a few slices of lemon on an eye-level shelf in the refrigerator, while you move the sugar concoctions to the back. When you are running out of the house, grab your water bottle before you get your purse. It seems so simple, but it is a necessary lifestyle change. Maintain your healthy glow by regularly flushing toxins out of your system and continually replenishing your body’s water supply.

Although water is an important part of preventing seasonally dry skin, you must have the proper tools to combat the result of harsh weather conditions on our bodies. There are a few essentials that should be kept within reach at all times. Lip moisturizer that works with your body rather than temporarily coating the surface is one such tool. When you go through the checkout at the grocery store, you see a variety of lip care products. They are conveniently placed because we need more—we are constantly searching for the one. Unfortunately, in most balms and sticks, the common ingredients include camphor and alcohol, which over time dries skin. While the skin on the body is thicker with many layers, our lips are very thin with very few layers of natural protection, thus resulting in the need for more protection. Regular balms and sticks work, for a while, by coating the lip, but by merely coating the skin on our lips, the protection is short-lived. We eat something, drink something, pull on a sweater, wrap a scarf, and in an instant our protection is wiped off. For long-term relief, we look for something that works with the body and not on the body, like the Dr. Hauschka’s Lip Balm and Lip Care Stick. These products help your body by naturally promoting skin renewal and protecting without dependency. They are not going to dry the skin and are absorbed to prevent the need for constant reapplication. You can also find gently lip exfoliants that help to remove dead skin cells, like Smahsbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant. If you exfoliate your lips, be sure to have the Dr. Hauschka Lip Balm to naturally assist the restoration of the skin.

Moisturizing for the new day is essential and should not be missed in your morning routine; however you should not use moisturizer at night. While we sleep our bodies are in a naturally healing and revitalizing state. If you are using a heavy moisturizer at night, you are preventing your body’s natural processes. Your nightly skincare routine should include cleansing and an occasional (weekly) mild mask. We have a wide variety of masks from Dr. Hauschka and Eminence Organics. When using a mask, apply after cleansing the face, leave on for the prescribed amount of time, and then gently rinse or wipe off. If you would like something to assist your nightly natural processes, you can safely use Dr. Hauschka’s Rhythmic Night Conditioners. The Rhythmic Night Conditioner helps your body’s natural healing and eliminating processes, and makes a difference after one use. By allowing your body to naturally manage oiliness, your skin will self-correct during these dry months. A heavy moisturizer is unnecessary and can shift your body’s natural balance.

Lastly, get plenty of restful sleep. The last little tip seems just as simple as drinking more water, but it is crucial for your health and healthy glow. It is not a surprise that your morning routine takes much longer when you have not received adequate sleep. You have to hide the signs of neglect; the dark circles and dull coloring are tell-tale signs that you did not allow your body enough time to recharge. During these winter months your health is of vital importance, especially with cold and flu seasons. It is not a coincidence that when you’re feeling under the weather, all you want to do is sleep. Sleep is nature’s remedy with no adverse side effects. So, it makes sense that we need adequate sleep to maintain our overall health and well-being. It should be easier to get a little more sleep with shortened days and colder temperatures; it is the perfect time of year to curl up in a warm blanket and rest.

For the perfect winter look, try healthy and vibrant skin. Incorporate a few of these changes at a time and begin to see a difference. For more information and products, check out our store (4 North Main Street in Pittsford) or our website.