Bundle up, it’s cold outside! But while you’re at it, take a look at some of these winter tips to keep your skin and hair looking its best while you’re running around town in your snow boots.
1) Love that hot shower Me too. Skip the heat, though, when the temperatures fall. Not only do super hot showers mean you will be fa-reezing when you hop out, but heat breaks down the fatty acid layer on your skin that holds in moisture. Can t skip the heat Then keep your showers short.
2) Eliminate the foam. In your cleanser that is. Foaming soap facial cleaners dry out your skin – stick to a cleansing cream.
3) Moisturize! Before putting on any makeup slap on a thin layer of facial moisturizer. Not only will your skin feel silky smooth but your foundation won t look flaky. Drinking water consistently throughout the day will help as well.
4) And while you re out at the store picking up some moisturizer, make sure you get one with some SPF coverage. Sure we only see the sun a few hours a day but it s still there. And its rays are just as harmful in the winter cold.
5) Keep it light. Yes, we d all love to be tan 24/7/365, but that s not realistic. Embrace the lighter skin tones of winter and skip piling on bronzer. We re all about working with what we ve got so choose eye shadows and blushes that compliment your lighter shade..
6) Waterproofing isn t just for summer. My waterproof Bare Escentuals mascara stays put when I m spending the summer lounging on the boat. And it pulls double-duty in the winter when the wind blows and my eyes tear up.
7) Repeat after me: gloves are my best friend. They will keep your hands warm and moisturized and your skin from cracking. Reapply hand cream every time you wash your hands for extra protection.
8) We all love to wear our hats. And have the hat hair to prove it. To avoid loosing your volume when keeping your head cozy outside: part your hair on the opposite side before putting on your hat. When you remove your hat, re-part your hair normally and marvel at the instant volume.
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That parting-your-hair-wearing-a-hat tip is brilliant. BRILLIANT! Trying that today!!
Brilliant!! Parting the hair on the side under hat – I’d never heard that before.
Now, avoiding hot showers… that’s just not going to happen. So instead I make sure to exfoliate and douse myself in lotion regularly.