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Become A Fan11 Winter Beauty Tips
1. Try A Creamy Facial CleanserCleansers strip away moisture as part of the job of removing makeup, and dry winter air tends to magnify the problem. Gel cleansers can be very drying, but creamy ones like Dove deep moisture creamy facial cleanser and Neutrogena deep clean cream cleanser should help.
2. Mask The ProblemUse a moisturizing facial mask to replenish moisture lost
throughout the day.
3. Look For A HumidifierIf your skin feels dry and tight even when you're inside
your home, there may not be enough moisture in the air for
you. Scan the sale pages for a portable humidifier. Make a
note to yourself to clean the filter regularly (if they get
yucky they breed bacteria).
4. Turn Down The HeaterIt's a beauty catch 22, but overheating a cold home will
worsen dry skin problems, so experiment with different
settings on your heater to find the right temperature for
both you and your skin.
5. Any Device That Heats Your Environment Will Also Steal Your Moisture Even electric blankets. If dry skin is driving you crazy,
throw another comforter on the bed, and see how you feel
after you've left the electric blanket unplugged for a
couple nights.
6. Moisturize In The ShowerMoisturize throughout the day, but try using body lotion
even before you've left the shower, right after rinsing
soap or body wash. It will help lock in some extra moisture. Rinse off and pat dry.
7. Watch The Shower TempHot showers feel great in winter, but they wreak havoc on
dry skin. Try a lukewarm shower instead, then pat your skin
dry with a towel. Apply moisturizer (again) as soon as you
step out of the shower.
8. Use Alcohol ResponsiblyAvoid skin products and hairstyling products high in alcohol. When alcohol evaporates it feels cool and refreshing, but it's also stripping away moisture, so look for alcohol-free products when the air is already dry.
9. Don't Blow ItIf you're already dealing with dry, brittle hair, resist the
urge to reach for the hair dryer. It'll only make things
worse. Dry and style your hair with a towel, and if you
still use a dryer, time yourself and try to use it a little
less.
10. Moisturize Me!Moisturize throughout the day and don't forget to drink
extra water when it's cold and windy. Your hands, feet,
knees and elbows may need a little more help, too. I like
rich products containing shea butter, petrolatum, mineral
oil, tea tree oil, linoleic acid or glycerin. For intense
relief, moisturize hands and feet at night, and then slip
on gloves or socks to lock in moisture.
11. Pucker UpChapped lips can be a big problem in winter. The air dries
out my lips, which makes me lick them, which makes them chap even worse! Use a lip balm with at least SPF 15 and
preferably one with antiseptic agents to aid in healing.
Some lip balm products are made with tea tree oil, which
helps heal painful cracks. I also like lip balms with phenol, beeswax, aloe, vitamin E and essential oils.