Dry & Sensitive Winter Skin : Bye Bye

lt's this time of year again, where people bombard me with questions about dry skin.

If your skin gets dry and sensitive in Winter, including eczema:
Try the Zk'in Relief Moisturiser !It works!

It's not greasy either, so you can easily wear it underneath your makeup.

It's my go-to Winter skin primer and works a treat on everyone that has reactive skin, hypersensitivity or just sensitive skin.  If you are someone with eczema on your hands, you also have to get the Zk'in Soothing Hand Cream. It heals the skin in record time and again: It's not greasy.

For my whole guide on how to treat your skin in the Winter season read my post here.

You can get your hands on some directly on their website or at Nourished Life.

Winter Solstice & New Beginnings

Photo of me taken in London by Candice Lake

I have been trying to ignore the fact that Winter hit Sydney, but with today being the shortest day of the year, I have come to terms with it. The heater is pumping, I am wrapped in socks and scarf while sitting in my office and sipping herbal teas. Actually, I am having two cups going at the same time.

Today is supposed to be a powerful Winter Solstice paired with a full moon, which I learned this morning in my yoga class. It's a time for new beginnings, a time to reflect and do a little less.

Inspired by this short cold day, I decided to really embrace Winter this year.
I would love to hear of your rituals, too.
 

My Winter Beauty & Health Rituals And Resolutions

TEA
I have stocked up on organic teas like Dandelion Chai, Rooibos, Rosehip & Ginger and Spicy Yogi Tea. During our recent Byron trip, I really got hooked on healthy coffee alternatives that are just as comforting. My resoIution:
I am reducing my caffeine intake at the same time and will only have the occasional coffee.

WARDROBE
I am planning on getting a nice Winter wardrobe. (The last few years I only had nice Summer clothes and tried to get through the Winter with some old leggings and old jumpers)

BATH TIME
Taking Baths! It's quite an act of self-love and indulgence. I love using Magnesium bath salts, which are extra relaxing and soothing on sore muscles. I am aiming to schedule in more time for baths during this cold season.

NUTRITION
Winter is the perfect time for Soups! We are mixing it up over here and trying out all sorts of combinations. Pumkin, Cauliflower, Mushroom... We love warming spices like Ginger and Chili, which are warming.

YOGA
Morning runs were skipped lately, not only because it's fresh outside, but mainly because it's too dark in the early morning. So we are doing some Kundalini Yoga over here in our loungeroom every morning. We put the heater on and cosy lighting. It's just the best way to start the day.

What do you like to do in Winter?
This might develop into a little Winter Series with more concrete recommendations & tips.

Until then: Stay warm and cosy. x