And since the new year decided to (finally) bring some cold weather to the mountains, I think it's only fitting that I talk about battling the cold weather beauty woes!
A lot of us struggle to keep moisturized in the cold, dry weather. Here's what I do to stay hydrated.
Skin
Dry skin is usually at the top of everyone's list of winter beauty issues. I use a few different products to help avoid flaky, dry skin.
I highly recommend starting in the shower. Use a moisturizing body cleanser to start things off right. I love using Dove body wash because it's super mild and has a light fragrance (unless you go for something a little more fruity in their line). It's also full of moisturizers and won't leave a weird residue on your skin.
If that's not enough, condition your skin before leaving the shower. That's a thing? You bet! Lush makes a product called "Body Conditioner" which I also thought was weird until I received some as a gift.
Believe me, this stuff is awesome. You use it after washing. Like you would hair conditioner. You simply rub it into wet skin and rinse. Pat dry when you get out and reveal super soft skin!
Lush's body conditioners are not cheap. So if you want to try something else, I recommend using baby oil in the shower. This can get messy and leave your shower floor super slippery. Baby oil gel will create less mess but still give you the soft skin you desire. Use it the same way: rub into clean skin and rinse. Pat dry.
Using this method keeps my skin soft throughout the day, but I'm usually feeling dry by the evening. Lotion is your friend. Try to stay away from heavily perfumed products as they can sometimes irritate sensitive skin. Once again, I turn to Lush. Their products don't have added perfumes or dyes. Any fragrance or color is the result of natural ingredients. Their Charity Pot lotion is a great place to start because it benefits select charities when you purchase it!
It is also just a good standard lotion and the least expensive in their line. I also love Helping Hands hand lotion. Barely any fragrance at all and it absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy. So it's basically the perfect lotion for dry hands. If you don't want to splurge, my top drug store picks are Eucerin, Cetaphil, and Aveeno. These brands offer gentle care for sensitive skin but are also super effective.
Don't forget your face! I moisturize my face daily as part of my beauty routine (and you should too), but if this isn't part of your regimen year round at least add it in during the cold months. Lush Imperialis is my go-to but any non-comedogenic lotions are good! Neutrogena is probably my favorite drug store skin care.
Lips
Yes. Lips. Chapped lips are probably the most annoying thing to happen in winter. I wear lots of matte lipsticks, so I worry about keeping my lips moist every day. I always use a lip scrub. No surprise, mine comes from Lush.
But there are plenty of alternatives out there and you can make one at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. I've made one using just coconut oil and sugar. Check Pinterest for recipes! Using a scrub removes dead skin and exfoliates to a smooth, soft surface. I always apply a lip balm after my scrub. I love eos balms. I have one in my bathroom, my nightstand, on the table near my spot on the couch, and of course there's one in my purse. Do I over balm? Yes. Am I sorry about it? No.
I've also recently fallen back in love with a product I used in high school. Smith's Rosebud Salve is ahhhhhmazing! I used to use it for everything.
The little jar it comes in was a little messy to use so I think that's why I quit using it. But recently, I was waiting in line at Ulta and there it was in the impulse fixture. In tube form!!!
I was so excited that I gasped as I grabbed it and scared the woman behind me. So much easier to use for the lips! But even in a tube, you can still use to combat chapped skin anywhere on your body.
Hair
Wait...your hair? YES!!! Hair is subject to lose moisture in the cold just like your skin. My hair care routine is a little specific (post coming soon all about my hair!) because I color it. BUT...dry hair in winter is something we can all fall victim to. I highly recommend using a lightweight oil or cream on hair before bed. I don't wash my hair every day, so I lose moisture on my ends (and my roots get oily). Every night, I spritz a little hydrating oil onto my hair. I do this when my hair is dry and I only apply to my ends. By the morning, my hair has absorbed the oil and I can style it like normal. I like OGX products. They're good quality, especially for the price! I'm using their Coconut Water spray right now.
It's super lightweight but hydrates my hair enough so that it's still soft and shiny.
Staying hydrated in winter can be rough. But it doesn't have to be! Adding a few extra steps to your daily routine will make all the difference.
Keep it moisturizedmy pretties!
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