The winter wind is starting to blow in and you’ll need to make sure you’re ready to protect your skin. With the changing season you’ll need to switch-up your skin care routine. Between the bitter winds outside and dry heat inside, the skin is going to be craving extra moisture and will definitely need some soothing.
An easy way to do this is changing your moisturizer to something a little heavier, perhaps an oil-based cream as opposed to a water-based cream. Look for oils like avocado, almond, or seed oils because they won’t clog your pores. Another good thing to look for is hyaluronic acid because it draws and traps moisture to the skin.
Avoid harsh and abrasive products that leave the skin red, dry, and irritated because it will only get worse in the winter.
A few little tricks I like to do in the winter…
Turn my humidifier on in the winter to help add some moisture back to the air
Wrap my scarf around my face to try to protect it from the frosty winds, if I don’t I’m usually left with a raw, red face
Sleep with a hydrating mask on once a week to give my skin that extra mmff.
Don’t take super hot showers and sit in their forever (even though it feels really good) because that dries you out
I’m also a huge fan of the moisturizing and soothing effects of carrot seed oil, I’ll occasionally put it on in the morning before applying my face cream, so I feel protected
Another thing to remember besides taking care of your face is protecting your hands. Your hands are usually just as exposed as your face and will need some extra TLC (tender love and care) too. If you can, treat yourself to a manicure and indulge with a paraffin treatment (hot wax) because it will leave your hands super soft and hydrated. I also like to use heavy creams on my hands, preferably something with Shea butter in it.
My new favorite hand cream at the moment is Whoopie Cream by a company called Farmhouse Fresh. It’s a Shea butter cream that smells like Whoopie pies!! Soo yummy and sweet, like vanilla icing, it’s perfect for the holiday season.
If you have any other tid-bits you like to do in the winter, feel free to share!
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