Winterizing

So I am sure you have heard about getting your car winterized, but did you know that you should winterize your skin routine? Here are my tips on how to save your skin during the frigid winter months.

Face Talk

• Use a gel or cream face cleanser. This will help to replenish lipids. I suggest Dermaloica's UltraCalming Cleanser or Philosophy Purity. (I use both with my Clarisonic Brush)
  
  
  
  
• Sweep away those dull and flakey skin cells with Dermalogica's Daily Resurfacer which not only hydrate your skin, but brighten it as well. I also like Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant, however I find that the Daily Resurfacer by Dermalogica works better.
  
  
• Hydrate your skin by spritzing on a toner throughout the day, yes even over makeup. I recommend Dermalogica's UltraCalming Mist or Borghese Tonic Mist my mum swears by Borghese's Tonic Mist.
  
  
  
• Comfort sore and irritated skin by using a masque two to three times a week. I recommend Dermalogica's UltraCalming Relief Masque or Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body.
  
  
  
• Buy a heavier moisturizer that will allow for your skin to stay nourished day and night. I love Dermalogica's Super Rich Repair or if you don't like the heavy moisturizer feel try Ole Henriksen Vitamin Plus Moisturizer.
  
  
• If you are like me and live in a state where winter contains a lot of frigid temperatures you definitely want a solid healing balm. There are two that I have with me always, CosMedix Rescue Balm and Mask and Climate Control from Dermalogica Both of these really give exposed areas hydration.
  
  
  
• Give those lips of yours some hydration by getting a lip scrub. I love Natural Lip Sugar Scrub in lime and raspberry lemonade.
  

Tips & Tricks
• Remember to avoid using hot water on your body and face as it removes moisture from the skin. Instead, use luke warm water and pat skin dry...don't rub. Also while skin is still damp you can apply your body moisturizer and this will help to lock in moisture.

• Always carry a solid skin balm with you to touch up very dry areas, such as your cheeks during the day. I love Climate Control from Dermalogica and CosMedix Rescue Balm and Mask.


• Make sure to always have lip balm or lip gloss with you at all times to give your lips a boost of hydration. Here are just a couple of the lip hydrating products I currently have in my handbag... Smith's Rosebud Salve, LORAC Vitamin E Stick, Softlips, Burt's Beeswax Lip Balm

• Own a humidifier your skin will love you for it.


Do you have any winterizing tips you'd like to share?

xo