Winter Blues

We’re in the dead of winter and it’s cold.  If you find yourself with the winter blues, here’s what to do to feel better & help your skin in the process.

Winter Blues

With it being so cold outside, you may be having a hard time feeling good.  The more ‘blue’ we feel, the more our skin seems to look older.  It’s true.  Take a look in the mirror when you’re having a rough day.  Do you feel like you look older?  What does your skin look like?  Does it look vibrant or does it look dull and tired?

These are the winter blues but the good news is that it’s the best time to do something about it.  When you’re feeling blue inside because we’re in the middle of winter and it’s cold, it’s the perfect t, ime to prepare yourself for the upcoming spring.  So, what can you do to fight those winter blues?

3 Things to fight the Winter Blues

To me, the winter is a rough time.  It’s cold, it’s snowy and it’s just plain freezing.  I don’t want to go outside.  The good news is there is so much you can do to prepare yourself for the nice weather.  In this time, you can work on your skin – the skin you’ve neglected recently because it’s been so busy.  The holidays are done and now you have time to focus on yourself.  But, how?

1. Exercise – exercising is a great way to lift the winter blues.  Get in shape.  Dust off that tread mill and go for a half hour walk.  If the weather isn’t too blustery, consider walking outside to listen to the birds and to see nature.  And, don’t worry, exercise doesn’t cause acne.  It can be quite meditative to start an exercise program.
2. Plan or do a hobby.  Plan for the next season.  If you like to garden, start planning that.  Or, work on a hobby – something that you enjoy doing.  When we enjoy something, it shows in our faces.
3. Start working on your skin care routine.  You may have been slacking on your skin care regimen but now is the perfect time to get back into it.  Cleanse, exfoliate, sunscreen – Go!

You will look and feel better!  I promise!  Now is the time to fight those winter blues!