Just like clockwork, Winter is on its way!
Winter can be tough on your skin, but with the right care, you can keep it healthy and glowing all season long. Here are some essential tips to help you maintain your skin’s radiance during the colder months.
1) Hydrate Inside and Out
Cold weather can dehydrate your skin, so it’s crucial to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and use a humidifier at home to add moisture to the air. This helps prevent your skin from becoming dry and flaky.
2) Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
Winter can be harsh on your skin, making it dry and flaky. That’s why choosing natural goat’s milk soap is a smart move. Our soap is packed with moisturizing properties thanks to its high fat content, which helps to lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated. Unlike commercial soaps that often contain parabens & phthalates and can strip your skin of its natural oils, goat’s milk soap gently cleanses while maintaining your skin’s natural barrier. Plus, it’s rich in vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, which can help repair damaged skin and promote a healthy complexion. So, when the cold weather hits, reach for natural goat’s milk soap to keep your skin soft, smooth, and nourished all winter long.
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3) Moisturize Regularly
Moisturizing is key in winter. Choose a thicker, cream-based moisturizer to provide a protective barrier against the cold. Apply it immediately after showering to lock in moisture. Don’t forget to moisturize your hands and feet, which are often exposed to the elements.
OSC offers AMAZING creamy natural moisturizing creams, and we are confident that once you make the switch, you'll never want to go back to commercially produced moisturizers!
4) Exfoliate Wisely
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells but overdoing it can cause irritation. Use a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week to keep your skin smooth and allow better absorption of moisturizers. OSC has created some effective yet gentle sugar scrubs that you're sure to enjoy!
5) Protect Your Skin from the Elements
Wind and cold can be harsh on your skin. Always wear a scarf, gloves, and a hat when you go outside to protect your skin from the elements. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, as UV rays can still damage your skin in winter.
6) Take Care of Your Lips
Your lips are particularly vulnerable to dryness in winter. Use a lip balm with hydrating ingredients like shea butter or beeswax. Reapply throughout the day to keep your lips soft and smooth.
7) Eat a Well-Balanced Diet
What you eat can affect your skin’s health. Include foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants in your diet. These nutrients help maintain your skin’s elasticity and hydration.
And! Let's not forget the little ones! Healthy babies are HAPPY babies!
1) Drop the bubbles
Daily baths can strip your little one's skin of its natural moisture. Instead, try skipping baths every other day to let skin replenish its natural oils. On bath days, switch to a gentle, creamy, sulfate-free shampoo / soap. Sulfates are strong chemical detergents that create those bubbles we all love but can also strip our skin of its protective oils.
2) Slather with self-care
For maximum moisture, add daily moisture massages into your little one's morning and evening routine! Sub in a rich moisturizer (think cream versus the average lotion). Apply when skin is still damp from a bath to lock in hydration and add in that extra layer your little one needs. Our natural lines of body creams are made with natural ingredients and are safe for even sensitive skin!
3) Hydrate from within
Drinking lots of water does wonders for the skin, but we know how tough it is to get your little ones to hydrate all day. Consider loading up on snack-friendly fruits and veggies like cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, and celery which are all made up of more than 80% of water to help keep skin hydrated and full of nutrients.
4) Keep balm and carry on
Cold and flu season hits millions of people EVERY year, with a majority of those being young children and the elderly. With sniffles and sneezes all around, protect your baby from some major tissue nose by keeping a concentrated balm, such as Magic Booty Butter close by. Apply just a small dab under the nose to protect and restore the skin- a little goes a long way!
Okoboji Soap Company's Magic Booty Butter, made with all natural ingredients like lavender & Chamomile infused extra virgin olive oil, & it isn't just for bums! It can be used for so many things! From diaper, neck and underarm rash to cradle cap! Perfect for chapped skin!
5) Let your baby’s skin breathe
Ever notice dry patches right around your little one's elbows or knees? Tight fitting clothes made with synthetics (like polyester or synthetic wool blends) can keep them warm but are more likely to cause rashes on the skin. Instead, bundle them up in layers of in looser-fitting clothing with soft, natural fabrics like cotton to allow for breathability.
Magic Booty Butter can be Super helpful with these areas
