It has been a little while since my last blog post, due mainly to the dead of winter. With the holidays behind us and Spring beautifully in sight, we are left with winter's dry, white skin. February is usually the month that we can see and feel the effects of all this cold, harsh air. Dry skin is not just unattractive to look at but it can also be excruciatingly uncomfortable. It can be itchy, scaly, keep you up all night and even sting after a warm shower. All of my girlfriends lately have been complaining about how dry their skin has been and how nothing seems to help! Coming from someone with combination skin, it is a problem that I struggle with as well during this time of year. My favorite lotions that I normally love just don't do the trick for the extreme weather conditions of the Midwest. That is why I turn to the simplicity but highly effective use of oil.
I have spoken about oils a lot on this blog but I cannot stress enough how much they have changed my skin and continue to do so. Oils are often found in many organic lotions and even chemically filled lotions but they can get lost amongst other ingredients. The purity of just the oil on the skin can bring such a comfort and is the most effective moisturizer I have ever used. Americans love their lotions but in Europe and other parts of the world oils are the prime way to moisturize the skin. Oils guard against the skin's lipid barriers and prevents moisture from evaporating. Lotions on the other hand are more penetrating and can add other healthy ingredients to the skin like aloe and vitamin E. Lotions can dry the skin out however, which is why they are a great option to use in the heat when the skin is supple and can sweat. Oil can moisturize the skin in a much more efficient and effective way. Another great perk of swapping lotions for oils is that you need a lot less of the product. A little goes a long way rather than having to reapply lotion all day to dry skin. When oil is applied to the skin it locks in moisture and can protect the skin against environmental effects. This is why it is a prime product to use in the winter.
There is a fallacy out there that oil on the skin can clog the pores and cause breakouts, but in fact pure organic oils due the opposite. For girls with oily skin, when oil is applied it can actually trick the skin in thinking that it doesn't need to produce anymore oil. It seems counterintuitive but it really works! I have tried many different body oils to feel luxurious relief and moisture. I use a lot of different versions of body oils throughout the year. My absolute favorite and the most effective for winter's dry skin is Weleda Wild Rose. This oil is a truly amazing product and one that is going to be forever stocked in my medicine closet.
This oil is made of organic jojoba seed oil, organic rosehip seed oil, and organic rose essential oil. All of these ingredients work together to create a rich product that renews and heals the skin. This oil is specifically great for the dry days of winter because it is thick and very decadent. The skin will feel immediate relief as soon as it is applied I guarantee. You can also apply this oil before the shower and let it steam on the skin and really lock in moisture. After bathing or before bed is another great option for this product. After using this oil for a week you will notice that dry skin is healed, becoming soft and supple. What I love about oils is that when applied they can actually bring out the health and beauty of the skin. My skin will instantly start to glow hours after using this either on my face or body. Although it is a thick oil it is also easily absorbed. The beautiful scent of rose is a calming scent and my absolutely favorite. Rose also soothes and heals any kind of skin ailment and redness. This is a skin savior and a product that will help ease us into the spring and bikini season!
Rose oil
