Lately, you might have felt a little more achiness in your body, noticed small dry patches on your skin, or even battled more than usual to keep your hair in a decent state. Yet, while it has been cold here and there, it seems like the weather hasn’t been crazy enough to put your body and skin out of whack.
The reality is that, as we are settling well into winter, your skin reacts to things well… differently. From the subtle diet changes that involve more hot coffee to the vitamin-D deficient lifestyle that keeps you warm at home (or in the office), it is clear that your newfound dulled glow is influenced by the colder season.
Thankfully, a winter-friendly beauty routine is simpler to debunk than you think. Between our best moisturising trick and dermatologist tips, to the low-down on frost-proof body care, Purely Polished invites you to dwell into a warm cup of herbal tea and revamp from head to toe your winter routine.
Nurture Your Winter Body.
With the 5-degree mornings and the occasional wind blast, winter forces us to retract in our shells for warmth and hibernation. Whether that shell is a heated office or a steaming shower, the somewhat extreme temperature we put ourselves through can have an impact on our skin.
Skin experts have found (1) that the cold weather minimises both the atmosphere’s pressure and the moisture within it. This phenomenon can trigger your figure in several ways:
A cold snap forces the body to restrict blood circulation in order to focus on vital organs. (2) On a surface level, this pushes your toes and fingers to get cold. On a deeper level, it somewhat dries up your joints and tightens your muscles, creating more stiffness and pain in the body. But why let yourself float through the season with a body that feels constantly tired?
Embracing a regular massage ritual is a simple way to keep the winter achiness away. In fact, it has been scientifically proven (3) that therapeutic massages relieve body pain by stimulating fluid movement into your cells and relaxing the nerves.
And between Swedish relaxation and remedial deep tissue, Purely Polished conveniently brings your preferred mobile massage treatment to you. So don’t wait to melt the ache away and schedule your next hands-on ritual today.
Tame Your Frisky Hair.
In winter, it’s not just your body that needs some extra loving, your hair does too. There is nothing more annoying than dry ends sprouting out of a beanie, static hair floating up every time you remove your coat and the overall scalp itchiness that can’t seem to be solved with a wash.
So why does your hair go wild as soon as the warmth disappears? Hair doctors – yep, that’s a real thing – (4) explains that because of the temperature drop, the scalp doesn’t produce enough natural oil, which limits the moisture our hair desperately needs. As the air is also less moist, our beautiful locks dry up more quickly – hello breakages and static wilderness.
The solution? Implement more moisture in your haircare routine. Experts recommend using shampoo and conditioners that are a bit heavier on hydrations. Spacing out your wash by using more dry shampoo and sleeping on silk pillowcases will help retain any moisture you’re putting back in your hair.
And no matter your hair type, embracing a weekly treatment and trim every 8-weeks will help tame your hair. Through our seamless booking system, all you need to do is schedule your preferred location, date, hair treatment, and let us do the rest. We pair you with an expert that will nurture your hair back to its soft and glossy self.
Nourish Your Frosted Face.
Our skin likes consistency. So when you notice a sudden acne flare, cracked lips, or an ever-ending feeling of tightness, you get a feeling that something is off. Winter can be harsh on our face, and the constant fluctuation of hot and cold we experience is like a shock to our skin. In a nutshell, it’s like walking out of a warm home to be hit with a 2-degree breeze.
Dermatologists (5) explain that our skin is more susceptible to inflammation because of the lack of moisture and intense change in temperature. The skin has to work harder to maintain balance, which can lead to unwanted flares on your face.
To combat the redness and dryness, It is best to choose a gentle cream cleanser and use a thicker moisturiser right after showering to lock in moisture. Avoiding a burning-hot wash is also preferred.
But as we know, everyone’s skin is different. The best way to find out what your winter skin needs is to get treated by a facialist. And at Purely Polished, you can have access to the best expert in town, right at your front door.
