Winter Skin Care by Tree Hut

 Even in the winter, you still need to protect your skin from the sun. Sunscreen, proper showers, and a good moisturizer will keep you looking young and fresh.

It's a common misconception that when the winter hits, you don't need to worry about the damaging effects of the sun.  Even though the temperature's down, the sun can still be just as damaging to your skin in the winter as it is in the summer.  People going skiing, for instance, should know that the threat of sunburn is all too real, because higher altitudes have less atmosphere to block the sun's rays.  And even if you're not hitting the slopes, you should realize that snow can reflect up to 80 percent of the sun's rays, so sunburn can still be a problem.  You need to remember that wherever you are, remember to protect yourself from the winter sun.

If you're going to be spending time out in the winter sun, whether you're vacationing, working, or playing, there are a number of precautions you need to take to keep yourself safe.  The first thing is to use a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 that also blocks both UVA and UVB rays.  Shea Butter, an active ingredient in all Tree Hut products, has a limited capacity to absorb ultraviolet radiation.  Although these products are in no way meant to substitute an actual sunscreen, their benefits are still noteworthy. 

Another way to protect your skin during the winter is to avoid taking hot, lengthy showers.  When you take hot showers, your body loses its natural moisturizing lipids.  Shorter, warm showers will be just as effective as hot showers at getting you clean and they won't be as damaging to your body.  Using a Moisturizing Shower Wash will also keep your skin from drying out due to a poorer quality shower wash.  Immediately after your shower, pat down your skin and put on a moisturizer.  Tree Hut's Extra-Rich Moisturizing Lotion can help heal and repair your skin daily and comes in a variety of scents and fragrances for your enjoyment. 

Unless you're a hibernating bear, chances are that you'll be spending a little bit of time out in the winter sun.  Taking advantage of the right products will not only keep your skin looking healthy, it'll keep you looking young and fresh too.  Visit us online for more products to help you look your best.

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