Winter is a time for celebrating the holidays with loved ones; tis the season for hot cocoa, crackling fireplaces, snowflakes, gingerbread cookies and cozy sweaters. Unfortunately, winter weather can also be a time for dry and cracked skin, peeling lips, and frizzy, damaged hair. From Thanksgiving dinners with friends to tacky Christmas sweater parties, Hoosier ladies know that looking like a 10 for the holidays is a must. With the right products you can eliminate the unpleasant effects of dry, cold weather and look like a winter goddess all season long.
Seasonal weather changes inevitably bring tight, dry, itchy, uncomfortable skin, but with the right moisturizer you can help prevent this unpleasantness. Clinique Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer Dry Combination nourishes skin and prevents dryness while also warding off the effects of aging. It contains SPF 25, an important ingredient even on overcast winter days. As if it weren’t already the perfect moisturizer, this product claims to fight the effects of stress, making it a must-have before finals week.
In addition to a quality moisturizer, every collegiette needs a gentle exfoliator to banish dead skin and leave behind a smooth, glowing face. St. Ives Moisturizing Olive Scrub contains olive leaves, which are known to seal in moisture, as well as chamomile and vitamin E. This naturally-derived product is gentle enough to use daily.
Winter is a time to take advantage of mistletoe and New Year’s Eve kisses, but no one wants to pucker up with cracked and flaking lips. Many lip balms contain ingredients that actually contribute to dry lips; be weary of products containing lanolin, paraben and phenol. Eco Lips offers USDA certified organic lip balms that are free of harsh irritants and scents. These eco-chic lip balms will leave you with soft and kissable lips.
Dry winter air can damage even the healthiest tresses. If you find yourself absentmindedly picking at brittle split ends during lecture, consider adding Josie Maran Argan Oil to your beauty regimen. This product isn’t just great for hair care; it can also help repair damaged cuticles and dry skin. To help repair split ends, apply the oil to the ends of your hair after showering to seal in moisture. Further eliminate frizz by skipping the blow dryer and instead patting hair with a towel then letting it air dry.
With these four must-have products in your arsenal, you can combat common winter beauty ailments and look your best for holiday parties and photos. Happy holidays, everyone!