I’ve seen a lot of ‘First Day of School’ pics this week! With all the excitement and anticipation a new year brings, there is also more stress, late nights, and germs to contend with. Fall is the season that begs us to be outdoors! However, wind, temperature fluctuations, and dryer air can create some challenges for the skin. Don’t let your skin fail you this semester! Allow us to tutor you on ways to keep your skin healthy this fall!
Stick to your Routine
Statistically, it takes between 18 and 254 days to form a new habit (something you do automatically, almost involuntarily). A habitual skincare routine includes taking care of your skin in the morning and at night before bed. Altogether, this takes less than 5 minutes of your day! Start by establishing a regular morning and evening skincare routine with the basics like Foaming Face Wash, Rosewater or Clean Sweep Toner, Daily Face Cream, which is a great moisturizer cream for dry skin, (in the morning), and Nightly Face Serum (at night). Next, add in our antioxidant powerhouse Beauty Balm for another layer of moisture. Then, add a weekly exfoliant like Bamboo Face Polish, an Enzyme Mask, or Clay Mask once you establish a routine. Before you know it, your skincare routine will be as automatic as brushing your teeth!
Transition to Natural
Heading into cold and flu season can be an excellent time to transition into a healthier lifestyle. Did you know that the cosmetic industry is largely unregulated in the United States? Luckily, we found a clean brand of Natural Cosmetics from Pure Anada that won’t hurt the wallet! The ingredients are Certified Organic, cruelty-free, Gluten Free, and non-GMO. Instead of synthetic dyes, they use natural minerals and colorants to color their products. Plus, the color choices and quality makes it easy to make the transition to natural makeup. Shop our natural makeup HERE.
Chapped Lips
Cold weather, exposure to wind, lip licking, and even some lip balm ingredients can all cause chapped lips. At Simple Body, we make our lip balms free from toxic ingredients like parabens, petroleum, and synthetic fragrances. Instead, we include only all-natural base oils with a hint of essential oils for flavor. So load your backpack, minivan, and tote with one of our four Simple Body Lip Balms: Vanilla Mint, Citrus Burst, Wintergreen, and Cinnamon Vanilla, to prevent and heal chapped lips. In addition, you can opt for a tinted lip balm to add a pop of color!
Chapped Hands
Believe it or not, your kiddos may wash their hands more in school than at home (thank you, teachers). However, school soap can wreak havoc on your little humans’ hands, especially if they have sensitive skin. Most likely, the soap is the problem. Harsh soaps can cause contact dermatitis and eczema by disrupting the skin’s natural barrier. So, how do you encourage healthy habits like handwashing without the consequences of dry, cracked, inflamed, and painful skin? Unfortunately, having your child bring a natural soap to school may not be feasible. But you can make sure they moisturize their hands after each handwashing session. Whether you are looking for prevention or healing for already damaged hands, Simple Body offers three levels of hydrating protection: unscented Simple Body Lotion, unscented Body Butter, and Herbal Skin Rescue. All three are available in travel sizes, so they are easy to throw in your backpack, locker, desk, and vehicle.
You may not be able to control the type of soap you use at school, but you can at home. Washing your hands with Simple Body Hand and Body Wash can help prevent the spread of bacteria and maintain a healthy skin microbiome. How is this possible? Simple Body Hand and Body Wash is glycerin-based. Glycerin is a natural plant humectant that draws water into the top layer of your skin. This quality is crucial during dryer seasons, like fall and winter. Glycerin also improves skin barrier function, helps soothe irritation, protects against infection, and promotes wound healing. Keep Simple Body Hand + Body Wash in Himalayan Magic, Lavender, and Eucalyptus Mint, beside each sink and in every shower in the house to defend against the spread of germs while keeping skin healthy.
With a bit of preparation, you can prevent skin issues accompanying the change in weather. Start a good skincare routine, and head off to class with moisturizing tools like lip balm and body butter in your backpack. Pack the minivan with Body Lotion and Skin Rescue for late-night sporting events. Stock the bathrooms and showers with Hand and Body Wash and simplify your beauty routine with Pure Anada cosmetics. Follow these tips, and you will surely move to the top of the class this fall semester.