Have you been hitting the slopes this year? Where is your favorite place to ski or snowboard? My family loves the winter months! The boys are often outside on their snowmobiles and the ice. This upcoming weekend, my friend is going a on a ski trip with some friends. She let me know that she’d be packing some “Norwex essentials” to keep herself clean and her skin moist. I thought I’d pass them along since we’re all struggling to keep our skin hydrated in these dry months!

Timeless Natural Hand Cleaner: When you come in from the slopes, the ski lodge is a relaxing place, but not always the most sanitary place (depending on where you go). I’ve sat at quite a few sticky tables and seen some pretty muddy bathrooms. The last thing you want to do is frequently wash your hands or use hand sanitizer, especially when you’re going to step outside shortly. Instead, try the Timeless Natural Hand Cleanser. It uses organic Rosemary, lavender and lemon to clean hands instead of alcohol. A much better alternative to dry skin or catching a cold!

Body Pack: For as cold as it was out there, you’re sweaty by the end of the day! And if you’re having lunch in between runs, freshening up feels really good. In a recent article, Do You Really Need to Shower Everyday, dermatologists advise that showering once or more per day “can actually be harmful to skin, as hot water strips essential oils and can lead to irritation.” Especially in the wintertime, the “alkaline pH of some soaps can disrupt normal skin barrier function, says Zeichner. This, along with heavily fragranced formulas and long hot showers, can result in chronically parched and itchy skin that is prone to irritation.” Dry, flaky skin over dinner? No thank you! Try Norwex’s body cloth instead! Just get the cloth wet and wipe your skin down. This cloth will remove the excess oils, sweat, dirt, and bacteria instead of stripping your skin of all its natural moisture. Its perfect to use throughout the day. It has the BacLock feature so it will purify itself while you are working up the courage to go down the Black Diamond.

Hand Cream and Body Lotion: By the end of the day, your skin is in need of some serious TLC! Last week, I went down the lotion aisle and was blown away by how many products there are! I was overwhelmed, especially since I am conscious of what ingredients I am putting on myself. There was no way I could read every bottle. Thankfully, Norwex just came out with their new hand cream and body lotion. These products are free of SLS, SLES, parabens, phthalates,  mineral oil, propylene glycol, synthetic dyes and animal-derived ingredients. Instead ingredients like Coconut Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Shea Butter and Vitamin E relieve skin. And it smells amazing!

Mediterranean Meditation Organics Olive Oil Salt Scrub: Enjoy this “treat” at the end of your trip. Relax and restore your dry skin; and when you come back, everyone will think you went to a spa not the slopes!

Hopefully, these products will relieve your dry skin and make you comfortable as you enjoy your winter activities! What sorts of activities have you been enjoying this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Suzanne