It may be winter, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to be dry and flakey. It’s time to put an end to those cold season skin issues! We gathered a list of tips to help combat the “winter skin blues”. Check out these 10 ways to take better care of your skin this season.

For many years parabens were considered safe, but today many experts recommend avoiding products that contain this artificial preservative. The skin is permeable, and can absorb the ingredients of the products applied to it. Natural skin care products contain alternative types of preservatives that are not harmful to the body. Using natural and organic skin products free of dangerous parabens is important for the skin and the entire body.

The benefits of facial massage include improvement of facial tone, relaxation of muscles, relief from headaches, stress, and anxiety, and overall relaxation.

Essential oils and aromatherapy can be used to uplift the mind, body and spirit via our sense of smell. The scents are very pleasing to the olfactory system, and can calm or stimulate the mind.

Although DEET is very effective as an insect repellant, its safety is questionable. Recent studies have found DEET to be toxic to the central nervous system in both insects and mammals.

We may love beautiful, bronzed skin, but we also need to be aware of the potential dangers associated with UV radiation and consider healthier alternatives.

Glycolic acid peels have the ability to rejuvenate the skin by increasing the shedding of old damaged surface cells. This improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and strips away plugs where acne can form. Chemical peel treatments containing glycolic acid reduce uneven pigmentation, smooth rough dry skin, control acne, and improve the texture of sun damaged skin.

Private label brands are available in a wide range of industries from food to cosmetics. These brands help create a unique product and personalize a brand for retailers. Retailers with strong private label brands create exceptional sales opportunities for themselves. They can build value and recognition from the customers. Private brand products allow retailers to differentiate their products from competitors’ products, and provide consumers with an alternative to other brands.

Calendula has a long history of use as a skin-soothing and wound-healing botanical. The most beneficial actions of the calendula herb are its positive effects on the skin. The herb is a very good remedy for many types of skin complaints. Calendula blossom preparations are valued as an antiseptic for external application to scrapes, burns, cuts, or wounds. The local application is an effective healing remedy. This herb is a popular ingredient used in soaps, oils, lotions, salves, and creams.

Jojoba has a wide variety of uses in many industries, especially cosmetic. This natural liquid extract is highly regarded as a conditioner, moisturizer, cleanser and softener for the skin and hair. Many massage, spa, and skin care professionals find jojoba to be safe, versatile, effective and suitable to their needs. As people strive to be “green” and healthy, they desire to integrate natural, organic products into their lives. Use of jojoba can bring out the natural beauty of skin and hair in a natural way.