Skin That Glows: What That Means & How To Get There

As I've navigated skin care both personally and professionally for over two decades, I've learned ways to honor the relationship with my skin. I am constantly aware and observant of changes and shifts that happen on a daily basis. However, there are times when a reaction can creep up, and I know now that it's key to understand the underlying cause for these skin issues. Once we know the cause, we can better care for our skin with natural, glow-boosting products like those found in the Burt's Bees Truly Glowing Skin Care Collection.

How else can we prevent dry skin and keep it glowing during the winter season and year-round? Here are some quick tips that can help enhance your skin's natural moisture barrier and give you a radiant optimal glow.

This can strip the moisture from your epidermis, causing immediate dryness and irritation on the surface of the skin. Exposure to hot water with temperatures over 98.6 degrees causes blood-vessel dilation that results in water loss throughout the epidermis. Pat, don't rub, your skin dry, and moisturize while it's still damp to help your product penetrate.

During the winter months, we tend to drink less water and more coffee, teas, or other beverages that can dehydrate our skin. If you can't drink all your water, eat it with foods such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and apples.

Humidifiers will help restore and retain moisture in the home or office, as heaters deplete moisture in the air. This is especially helpful at night when combined with a night cream; skin is more apt to drink in moisture.

Make sure you are exfoliating once per week so your skin care products can absorb more effectively. The benefits of exfoliation, when done right, are no secret. Gentle (I repeat, gentle) exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells accumulated from dry winter air, leaving the skin looking more glowy.

There's no denying how effective and important facial massages are. We tend to forget that we use our facial muscles every single day by eating, talking, and just unknowingly as we are awake or asleep. Facial massages not only tone your facial muscles but also relieve tension, release toxins, boost circulation, improve product absorption, and, most importantly, give relaxation! They're a simple but often forgotten way to brighten your skin tone and smile, especially when paired with glow-boosting oils.