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Don't Let The Cold Temperatures Get The Best Of You.

Winter's cold temperatures can sometimes give your skin a rosy flush look, but when that redness  turns into dry, inflamed splotchy skin, that is not cute. You need to protect your skin from the frigid temperatures, harsh wind, loss of humidity and indoor heating. First, start off by calming your skin.  Licorice extract helps to control redness and flushing.  Licorice's main component, glycyrrhizanate, has been proven time and again to be an effective anti-inflammatory and moisturizer.  It also has the ability to brighten and lighten the skin and prevent further hyper-pigmentation.
To help in the repair, hydrate your skin internally and externally. When it comes to hydration, use  moisture-rich cream that contains emollients like ceramides to boost the skin’s natural barrier and seal in moisture. Shea butter, olive oil and almond oil are other effective natural emollients.  Make sure to avoid products with fragrance, alcohol, witch hazel, menthol, peppermint, eucalyptus oil or clove oil. Internally, hydrate with water or natural teas.  Steer away from sugary beverages.


 You need to calm the skin, stimulate cell renewal and nourish your skin back to life.
 Our poor skin has a lot to contend with during the winter!
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