Ah, winter. A time to curl up by the fire (or space heater) with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa. A time for dry skin and frizzy hair. OK, that last one is a less-than-inviting bit of winter. But it is, however, a reliable evil. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not one to get moisturizing facials on a regular basis. For us low-maintenance gals, here’s a list of winter beauty tips that are simple to follow.
Keep lotion at hand. At my job, my fingers are flying a million miles a minute typing up blogs and articles. They get dry quickly, so I keep my favorite lotion, La Source Hand Therapy , right by my monitor. Stay hydrated. Winter is a particularly dry time, so I keep a reusable water bottle like this one from Nathan within reach. Shower less. You heard me right. Put the loofah down and step away from the shampoo. According to LearnVest , scientists believe that soap can dry out our skin by decreasing the production of natural oils. Let your skin and hair go natural for a few days before you turn on the tap. And when you do, go light on the soap.
Create a just-left-the-slopes glow. A sun-kissed glow looks great, but c happed cheeks can wreak havoc on your skin. I fake it with Tarte Natural Cheek Stain . Not only is it easy to apply-no special tools here, just your fingers!-it’s also rich in natural nutrients like acai berry extract and pomegranate.
Choose high-impact minimalism. Instead of going all-out with your makeup and risking drying out your winter skin even more, play up one feature, like your lips. Try Benefit Cosmetic’s Benetint rose-tinted stain . It comes with a convenient bush applicator.
Remember your feet. At night, I apply a rich lotion to my feet and then slip on cotton socks before I go to bed. It helps stave off the cracking that winter skin typically experiences and keeps my toes smooth, all while I sleep.
Don’t give up on exercise. Winter workouts are the hardest. The days are shorter and the walk from my apartment to the gym is colder. But it’s also the time when my mid-section gets a bit softer with holiday treats. So I turn to helpful online resources like FitSugar or Spark People to keep me motivated through spring.
Protect your strands. Aveda’s style-prep smoother is the hair product of my dreams. Applied to damp hair, it helps protect my fine coif against the heat of blow dryers and straighteners. Plus, it comes in an invigorating citrus scent.
What are your best winter beauty tips?