Brrrr. Do you all feel that harsh winter weather yet where you are at? Are you one of those lucky people who has tropical sunny weather all year long, because if you are I am super jealous. I am in Atlanta, and its definitely not Hotlanta weather at all. Currently as I type in January, its 30 degrees. No snow but its still pretty brutal. The weather is destroying my skin and hair, basically everything is dry. I am not going to let this weather kick my butt. I actually found some ways to beautify my skin this winter and hope these tips will be helpful for you!
Be Generous and Gentle!
Avoid using anything abrasive on your skin in the shower, like a loofah. Instead, use a soft cloth with a soap-free foaming cleaner, such as Mustela Stelatopia Cream Cleanser, which gently cleanses without drying,” says Dr. Gohara. “This also applies to your clothes. During the winter, try to wear cotton instead of wool, which is rough and can irritate the skin.”
Exfoliate Often!
Quite simply, the more dead skin cells you have on your face, the less bright and luminous it will look, and the same goes for the rest of your body. Slough away dead cells and repair your complexion with a gentle facial exfoliator or use an exfoliating body polish for an all-over skin revival. In the summer, it’s often second-nature to take care of our skin simply because more of it is on display, but letting dead skin cells pile up during the winter will leave you itchy, flaky and dry all over.
Get Steamy!
Taking care of your skin in the winter is all about defending it from dryness! Similar to sweating it out in a sauna or steam room, you can restore moisture to your face without having a fancy gym membership or a built-in steam room thanks to at-home facial steamers. They make different kinds that all soften your skin and open your pores as well as a high-priced facial (cucumber slices on your eyes sold separately).
Baby your lips!
I don’t know why, but in the winter I tend to pick at my lips more. I’ll lick them then try to pull dead skin off. Instead of being THAT girl, just wear protective lip balm every day. I keep Chapstick with me at all times, but in the winter you’ll want a thicker lip balm.
Be sure to deep condition your hair!
Not only is your body drying out with the temperature drop, but your hair can dry out too. Especially if you’ve recently been in a snowball fight and let your hair air dry. This could mean buying a deep conditioner and letting it sit in your hair for a few minutes before washing it out or creating a DIY hair mask that will sit a little longer.
Sleep with a humidifier
Between the cool temperatures and the cold wind, the elements can be very drying to your skin. Sleeping with your humidifier on at night can be really refreshing to your skin for the next day. It will definitely help keep your skin moisturized
Lotion Up!
Make sure you use a body lotion within three to five minutes after getting out of the shower. The ambient heat will help seal in more moisture and leave skin baby soft. Skin gets really scally in the winter, so lotion right after showering is a very important tip. Lubriderm is my dry skin beauty lotion of choice. Lubriderm helps with all day moisture and even protection from the harsh winter air.
This is a very lightweight lotion and its fast absorbing into the skin. Lubriderm has an extensitve collection within their brand of Therapeutic Lotions and even Men formulated lotion. I get the best deals at Walmart and look out for Rollback pricing on Lubriderm.
Do you have any beautifying tips for this winter?
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The winter can be especially harsh on our skin and it helps to really have a routine that will help you take better care of it. I really like these tips that you shared! They’re perfect!
I change up my routine whenever we welcome a new season. Winter and Summer really dry my skin up! I always take extra care of my skin during these seasons.
My skin is feeling the pinch from winter and these subzero temperatures. I definitely need to grab some Lubriderm to combate the winter dry skin itching!
my favorite time of the year is def winter and if I could have winter a bit longer I would be the happiest in the world. these are all really great tips to enjoy the winter months.
SO MUCH YES to all of these tips. I am exfoliating like crazy every day and then immediately slathering lotion everywhere. (Only to do the same thing a few hours later haha!)
Sleep with a humidifier has to be the best all time secret for addressing winter-time skin! Thanks for this reminder – and for sharing your other tips. Will consider these as my at home spa day is tomorrow.
These are such great tips! I exfoliate religiously, but my lips are my problem area in winter. They are so dull, dark and dry this time of year. I’m really going to pay more attention to keeping them moisturized. I love the tip about the humidifier!
I have heard such great things about using humidifiers. I really need to take the one I have out more often and use it. Although I admit that being in Southern California, cold is a bit relative out here.
I agree with these tips! Definitely about exfoliation…it’s my fave. I also think humidifiers are essential to sleep in the winter months…keeps the nostrils from bleeding in my experience!
I definitely wish it was tropical weather haha but like you it is cold here in the UK where I am based. I really love the sound of your winter beauty tips, especially making sure to deep condition our hair!
These are some great tips you definitely need to exfoliate more what is it about winter and dry skin yuck and keeping your lips in good condition for sure!
I should think about getting a humidifier for my room as i wake up in the morning feeling super dry and dehydrated. My morning routine doesn’t even shift the feeling and my make up suffers as a result!
I really need to step my game up when it comes to exfoliating. I’ve been using a sunscreen for my face and lips and my face has felt pretty moisturized (thankfully). I’m entering my 30’s soon and am trying to be more intentional about how I care for my skin.
These are awesome tips! Winter is one of the harshest things to deal with for my skin. I definitely try to exfoliate more often and I don’t think I go anywhere without some sort of lip protection.
These are some great reminders. I usually have to exfoliate more than any other time during the winter. FOr my little one, I keep the humidifier running.
You are so spot on with these. I have to full body lotion myself at least once a day, and typically 2 to 3 times on my face. A humidifier really helps. My house has one attached to my heater, which makes my hot air less dry!
I need to start using masks on my hair. It’s falling out particularly bad this winter from the unusual cold and dry air. I don’t really have anything to add other than avoid too long hot showers. I know they feel good in the winter, but it’s hard on the skin.
Exfoliation and moisturizing are key! You have to slough off all of that dead stuff so your moisturizer can get in there and do its job.
Excellent tips. I’ve lived in cold places my entire life and agree 100% with you. These things are essential in these crazy cold times.
The winter can be especially harsh on our skin and it helps to really have a routine that will help you take better care of it. I really like these tips that you shared! They’re perfect!
I change up my routine whenever we welcome a new season. Winter and Summer really dry my skin up! I always take extra care of my skin during these seasons.
I’ll keep this in mind for sure. My skin needs the help in the winter. I’ve been using tons of lotion.
These are all great tips! I really use a lot of lotion this time of the year. It seems to absorb and disappear.
I’m spending a few weeks in Washington and I just realized that y beauty treatment is so different than that of Florida. Moisturizing is key.
I definitely need to exfoliate more. I am kind of prone to dry skin, especially in the winter.
Lubriderm is my go to lotion in the winter. My kin always needs the extra tlc once the cold hits.
My skin is feeling the pinch from winter and these subzero temperatures. I definitely need to grab some Lubriderm to combate the winter dry skin itching!
Great tips! My tip to add is never take a hot shower – the hot water pulls the moisture out of your skin.
my favorite time of the year is def winter and if I could have winter a bit longer I would be the happiest in the world. these are all really great tips to enjoy the winter months.
There is something wonderful about winter but it can be so harsh on your skin these are some great tips, especially using steam.
SO MUCH YES to all of these tips. I am exfoliating like crazy every day and then immediately slathering lotion everywhere. (Only to do the same thing a few hours later haha!)
Im feeling the cold for sure. I like the idea of sleeping with the humidifier. Will try that tonight. Ty!
Loved all your tips. I use a lot of moisturizer in winters because my skin tends to get very dry.
yup lotion up is very important! and for me, i use sheet mask and oil to lock in the moisture!
Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate! I can’t say it enough. It primes the skin to accept the most amount of moisture from your face cream. Great article 🙂
Sleep with a humidifier has to be the best all time secret for addressing winter-time skin! Thanks for this reminder – and for sharing your other tips. Will consider these as my at home spa day is tomorrow.
Loving these tips! They will be super helpful this season!
These are such great tips! I exfoliate religiously, but my lips are my problem area in winter. They are so dull, dark and dry this time of year. I’m really going to pay more attention to keeping them moisturized. I love the tip about the humidifier!
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I’ve been having issues with dry skin this winter too! Lips, face, even my scalp has been messed with. Thanks for the tips. 🙂
I agree. Chapstick is my best friend in the winter!!
I think exfoliation is the key so that there will be a new fresh skin. It’s really a must once a week. Great tips!
Exfoliation & steam are the two things I always do in winter. Chapstick is also one of my many winter essentials
I have heard such great things about using humidifiers. I really need to take the one I have out more often and use it. Although I admit that being in Southern California, cold is a bit relative out here.
These are all wonderful tips! It doesn’t get very cold in Miami, so I don’t have a winter regimen.
I agree with these tips! Definitely about exfoliation…it’s my fave. I also think humidifiers are essential to sleep in the winter months…keeps the nostrils from bleeding in my experience!
I definitely wish it was tropical weather haha but like you it is cold here in the UK where I am based. I really love the sound of your winter beauty tips, especially making sure to deep condition our hair!
These are some great tips you definitely need to exfoliate more what is it about winter and dry skin yuck and keeping your lips in good condition for sure!
Great tips and advice. I live in a climate that is dry year round so these points are relevant even during other seasons . Thank you
it is so true winter can be harsh on a person. These tips should all help one survive
I really need tips like this in the winter. My hair is not liking this weather at all!
I should think about getting a humidifier for my room as i wake up in the morning feeling super dry and dehydrated. My morning routine doesn’t even shift the feeling and my make up suffers as a result!
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Thanks for the tips! Winter for us is way below subzero and super dry where I lived. Humidifier is a must in my house and lotion is life.
I try to keep my hands as moisturized as possible. I’ve been deep conditioning my hair more often. Especially because my hair is colored.
I love the tip “lotion up”! Moisturizing is key for the winter months. Lubriderm is the dry skin beauty lotion of choice for me as well.
I stay on my Lubriderm game for my skin. And Vaseline is a forever friend for my lips.
Yes to all of these tips. I am in total moisture immersion as this winter has already been pretty intense and I just can’t be about that dry life LOL
We need a humidifier! Everyone wakes up so dry around here – and complaining every morning!
I really need to step my game up when it comes to exfoliating. I’ve been using a sunscreen for my face and lips and my face has felt pretty moisturized (thankfully). I’m entering my 30’s soon and am trying to be more intentional about how I care for my skin.
These are awesome tips! Winter is one of the harshest things to deal with for my skin. I definitely try to exfoliate more often and I don’t think I go anywhere without some sort of lip protection.
These are some great reminders. I usually have to exfoliate more than any other time during the winter. FOr my little one, I keep the humidifier running.
My lips get so dry in the winter! I have yet to find a chapstick that prevents them from looking like some kind of molting animal!
You are so spot on with these. I have to full body lotion myself at least once a day, and typically 2 to 3 times on my face. A humidifier really helps. My house has one attached to my heater, which makes my hot air less dry!
I use Body butters and oil on my skin during the winter to keep my skin and most certainly my feet from drying out.
I stocked up on lotion. This time of year it is critical to use it daily to moisturize.
I need to start using masks on my hair. It’s falling out particularly bad this winter from the unusual cold and dry air. I don’t really have anything to add other than avoid too long hot showers. I know they feel good in the winter, but it’s hard on the skin.
Winter can be so harsh on your skin. Drinking plenty of water can also help as the cold can cause us to to make extra bathroom visits.
My lips and hair suffer so much, my hair in particular suffers because it is so flyaway.
These are all good tips. This winter is a rough one!
Lovely post and great tips. Cant agree more. In winter my hair suffers more than anything else.