As temperatures start to drop, my poor skin starts to hate me and scream for moisture. I’m pretty sure I have some of the driest skin in the entire world. I will cake on moisturizer before bed and still wake up cracked and peeling. Oh, the struggle right?!
I started thinking though . . . there is no way that I am the only girl with this problem. I sought out to my beauty experts on all of my social media channels and thank the Lord for some answers. FINALLY!!
But before I jump ahead, here are 5 tips that have helped me through these harsh winter months:
- Reducing the heat — Believe it or not, washing your face with too hot of water can cause your skin to dehydrate even more. I know it feels good, but lay off a little.
- Moisturize — Always always always put on moisturizer before bed and before makeup application. This will also help with keeping your makeup fresh longer.
- Exfoliate less — No, put that fancy scrub down. During winter months, you should limit any products with alcohol in it or any exfoliators. Your skin is already screaming for hydration. Don’t make it worse!
- Pop some pills – Not literally folks! But, some vitamins that will really help with your skin are vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, vitamin C and Biotin. Most of these can be found in a women’s daily vitamin. Although, I do suggest prenatal vitamins. They are so much better for you!
- HYDRATE – Your skin is a direct reflection of what you eat and how you treat your body. WATER IS ESSENTIAL!! Drink as much water as you can during the day. You will see a HUGE difference.
After talking with some of my beauty gurus, a list was formed for great products for moisturizing skin:
- Renate S. – “Dermalogica Active Moist: perfect everyday moisturizer lightweight, and feels great under make up.”
- Gianna F. – “… after I wash my makeup off with cold water, I put a little bit of Cocoa Butter in my hand and rub it all over my face. I used to have dry skin and this helps keep it soft and also helps with color!”
- @tracymariemiller – “Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion! Great for traveling for the girl on the go!”
- @burchamvr – “I use Burt’s Bees Face Cream. I LOVE it!”
- Mariah S. – “Organic Argan Oil for my face and hair!”
Wow! What a great list?! Two of my personal favorites are EOS Lip Balm (amazeballs . . . literally) and Philosophy’s Miracle Worker moisturizer. Click the product name to be directed to where you can buy it 🙂 Special thanks to all of my fabulous ladies for revealing your beauty secrets — I know I will be trying them out!
Hang in there ladies . . . Spring is near!!
The PR Princess 