Cold weather is known to be harsh to our skin. If there is any truth to the combination of things to make the “perfect storm,” the colder months seem to know how to brew that recipe perfectly.
Freezing temps, gusty winds, and dry air can do damage to our skin in an instant. All that hard work that you’ve done throughout the warmer months can easily go right out the window once colder weather hits. The good news" There are things you can be proactive with in order to help prevent dry, chapped skin.
How to Prevent Dry, Chapped Skin
Shea Butter
Any type of lotion with the word “butter” in its name has to be good, right" Shea butter has some amazing benefits, such as restoring skin’s elasticity and being a fnatastic emollient. Not only does it help to moisturize already dry skin, but it can also be used to help create a nice barrier for your already chapped skin (in case you are reading this after the fact!) Many people tend to use shea butter at night and lather up the areas of their body that need a bit of extra care. This is mainly because shea butter alone tends to be greasy. But any A Girl’s Gotta Spa! reader knows, our body lotion with shea butter (and cocoa butter) is non-greasy and can be used day or night without worry.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is known as a healthy fat since the main component of it is coconut oil. Since it’s high in fat, it can help to create a barrier for your skin, much like shea but...