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Sensitive skin can often suffer during the cold winter months. Dryness, irritation, and even skin conditions like eczema can worsen by the dropping temperatures. Taking a bath can be a fantastic way to relax, unwind, and soothe sensitive skin in the wintertime. This is why January 8th is National Winter Skin Relief Day and National Bubble Bath Day. A warm soak can soften the skin, help with blood, and also help ease winter dryness. Here are a few tips and products on how redheads get the most out of their next bath:
1. Try a DIY oatmeal bath
An oatmeal bath is a common at-home remedy for conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Oatmeal is moisturizing and can help with inflammation and itchiness. Oatmeal baths can be made with rolled oats ground into a fine powder. They should be ground enough that they are no longer gritty and dissolve quickly in the bath water. Add .5 – 1.5 cups of ground oats in a warm bath. Soak for up to 15 minutes before drying the skin and moisturizing. You can also find oatmeal products such as the Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment with 100% Natural Colloidal Oatmeal to help ease itch, hives, sunburn, and general irritation to sensitive skin.
2. Soak in a soothing bubble bath
A soothing bubble bath product can be an enjoyable and relaxing way to hydrate your skin. Products like Eczema Honey Fragrance-Free Comfort Bubble Bath are great for adding to your bath to aid in soothing. Adding a gentle product to your bath can make it more enjoyable, but it also gives you added benefits that plain water won’t!
3. Don’t go too hot
A common mistake when drawing up a bath is making the water too hot. When things are a little cooler in winter, we may be tempted to crank the water temperature. Hot water can dry your skin out more. Instead, opt for lukewarm to warm water. This water will benefit your skin the most and keep it from becoming even more irritated.
4. Add some milk
The fats and protein in milk can have a lot of hydrating benefits for your skin. It may also act as a natural exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells. Adding milk to your bath can also soothe irritation. Add 1-2 cups of milk to your bath water, which will help you make the most of these benefits. As you know, milk is high in lactic acid and may be unsafe for those with extremely sensitive skin or a milk allergy.* If you wish to skip the milk but want some of the same benefits, try using a Creamy Magnesium Milk Bath Soak. This can be added to your bath water to help moisturize the skin, reduce dryness, and promote relaxation.
*Always consult with your doctor before adding a product to your routine.
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