Winter Sucks, Keep Your Skin Hydrated With These Simple Tips

The winter can be SO harsh on our skin, no matter your age or skin type!

The cold air outside has very little moisture, making our skin dry and flaky, hand in hand with the constant use of indoor heating! With hardly any control over our environment in the winter, our skin suffers as it struggles to maintain its moisture. 

So, how CAN we stay moisturized and hydrated during the coldest months of the year? Here are three steps to quickly create the supple skin of summertime:

1. Add hyaluronic acid to your skincare lineup! Your skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid, and, in short, it acts as a cushion for your joints, nerves, and skin. Applying this topically, daily, gives your skin a boost of necessary hydration and plumpness! Apply your moisturizer of choice afterwards to lock in your hyaluronic acid. Plus, our Notorious V.A.G has naturally occurring hyaluronic acid from rose hip oil and lemon oil. Shop our hero product, here. 
2. An indoor humidifier will do WONDERS for your skin - while we can’t control the moisture content of our environment outside, we can add crucial moisture to the air with the use of a humidifier! Day or night, your skin will thank you for this added dose of moisture.
3. Add a cleansing oil to your nighttime skincare routine. You might be thinking, oil? Really? The answer is YES, an oil cleanser can be beneficial to ANY skin type (yes, this includes acne prone and those who produce excess oil). A cleansing oil will nourish the skin, without stripping its natural moisture. This can help return your summertime suppleness and elasticity to your skin! Oil dissolves oil. Remember that! 
4. Drink yo damn water. Your body and cells are literally made of water. Your blood? Mostly water. You hydrate from the inside out. It’s recommended you drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day. So, if you weigh 170 pounds, you need roughly 85 ounces of water. Another thing we love? Adding a little lemon and sea salt into one of your drinks to help with electrolyte balance. 

Secret Recipe, okay maybe not so secret, but why a lot of successful people add it into their morning routine: 

Spring time is right around the corner! Until it’s arrival, give your skin the drink of hydration it so desperately needs, and daydream about hot girl summer.