Winter Best Beauty Buys

Winter is that time of year when the air is cold and invigorating and in some parts of the country, it is filled with the beauty of snow crystals. As beautiful as it is, this type of weather can play havoc with the skin and hair. The outside air can be harsh on the skin and this is compounded by indoor central heating. Often, the indoor air is dry and sucks every last bit of moisture out of the skin. There are some things that every beauty conscious individual can do to mitigate the effects of cold, dry air. Many cosmetic companies sell products to pamper the skin from the outside. Many of these products are very good, but the real moisturizing work starts on the inside.

Beautiful glowing skin does not come from a bottle but from a healthy diet and lifestyle. The best way to get beautiful and moist skin is to start eating the right foods that will provide the skin with the moisture it needs. High on the list of items that will do this is the family of oils known as essential fatty acids. In modern society we are already consuming way too many Omega-6 essential fats. These can produce inflammation in the body and should be kept to a minimum. The real beauty giver is the essential fatty acid known as Omega-3. This fat comes almost exclusively from fish, although it can be obtained to a lesser degree from flax seed oil. For those who do not like fish, there are many Omega-3 supplements sold in stores. This essential fatty acid will promote moist and plump skin and has been clinically observed to lessen psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema.

Olive oil is also highly useful for the skin. Not just any olive oil, but the extra-virgin cold-pressed variety. This can be bought in any grocery store. Just read the label to find the extra-virgin version. Taking a couple of spoonfuls a day, either drizzled over food, or simply straight off the spoon, will do wonders for the complexion. At this time of year the skin can get very flaky. To prevent this, a body-scrub can be a big help. There are a variety of scrubs for sale and they are all good. Use this scrub daily when in the shower and the skin will soon take on a rosy glow.

Many people find that taking daily multi-vitamins makes a big difference to skin complexion. Beautiful skin is especially dependent on Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc. Make sure the multi-vitamin has high levels of these vitamins included in the formula. Drinking plenty of water will hydrate the skin in a dramatic way. Indoor heating can dehydrate the skin rapidly. Pure, fresh water will quickly re-hydrate the skin and make it plump. If the tap water in your area is not the greatest it is a good idea to buy a water filter and pitcher system. The filtered water tastes a lot better than tap water and it is more economical than buying bottled water. Wearing lip balm will help keep the lips moist and luscious. With all that beauty work out of the way it is now time to relax and <a href="http://www.3tailer.com/socks/slouch-socks">slouch socks</a> will provide relaxing comfort at this time of year.