The freezing cold weather outside and dry heat inside make skin sooo dry and parched in winter. I have some tried-and-true winter skincare tips for making sure you look your best – even at -45 degrees!

• Before you go out, slather some thick cream on your hands and pull on a pair of cheap gloves (I buy 5 or 6 pairs at Old Navy or Target or H & M every winter. They’re only about $3 each). By the time you arrive at your destination, the cream will be absorbed and your hands will be silky soft. When the gloves start getting yucky, throw them out and use a new pair.
• If your feet are in really bad shape, slather some thick cream on, stick each foot in a plastic vegetable bag (the kind you get at the supermarket or you can use cling wrap) and put socks over them. You can do this overnight or for a few hours while watching TV. The plastic bag softens your feet and helps the cream absorb. I use the L’Occitane cream below on both my hands and my feet. It’s very rich and moisturizing.

L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream. $28

• Cheeks and lips can get chapped in the winter, but you can keep them moisturized and give them a hint of shine at the same time by using Smith’s Rosebud Salve. It’s a cult favorite and can be used on almost any spot that is dry or rough.

Smith’s Rosebud Salve. $6

• If your hair looks flat after wearing a hat (like mine does), put your hair in a high ponytail before you put your hat on. When you get to your destination, take out the ponytail, shake your hair, and you will have body to spare!
• And, if your hair gets static-ey in the winter (like mine does), carry a dryer sheet with you (I keep mine in a baggie in my cosmetics bag). It does wonders for static cling on hair!

Bounce Dryer Sheets. $5.99

• Dry cuticles are another wintertime problem. I use Vaseline Lip Therapy in a tube on my cuticles to soften and heal them.

Vaseline Lip Therapy. $1.49

Scents dissipate faster on dry winter skin. I use a body lotion in the same scent as my perfume. I like Hadrien by Annick Goutal a lot. It’s fresh and citrusy smelling. The matching body lotion is very emollient and creamy. Love it!

Annick Goutal Eau d’Hadrien Body Lotion. $70 for 5 oz.

If you have an event to go to this winter and you don’t want to look like a ghost, L’Oreal makes a great instant tanner. It’s natural looking and streak-free!

L’Oreal Paris Sublime Self Tanning Lotion. $9.99

If you have any winter skincare tips, I’d love to hear them!

xoxo

Illysia