This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois chapter.
Let’s face it- we all love being tan. Nothing more satisfying than a few freckles and a slightly darker complexion after a hard day’s work laying out in the summer sun. I do love the winter season and the holiday spirit; however, with all that Christmas cheer comes pale and dry skin. So how do you maintain a healthy glow when laying poolside is not an option? Here are some tips to keep your skin in tip top shape during the wintery weather!
- Look for face lotions that have the following ingredients: petrolatum, mineral-oil, linoleic acid or glycerin.
- Stay hydrated. Keeping yourself hydrated allows the skin to stay moisturized and flushes the toxins out of your body.
- Use Self Tanning Face Cream. Clarins Tinted Self Tanning Cream $28.00 (Nordstrom). This even tinted lotion gives you a bronzed look, plus it has SPF15 so your face is protected from the actual sun when outdoors.
- Indulge in Chocolate. Yes, I said it! This will keep your skin moister, smoother and less red.
- Avoid hot showers; these tend to dry out your skin.
- If you can, invest in a humidifier. Heating systems make the indoor air not just warm, but dry as well. This sucks out the moisture from your skin which contributes to dryness.
- Buy a great bronzer. Take advantage of your makeup bag! My personal favorite is Sun Bronze by Laura Mercier. Regardless of the brand, a little bronzer goes along way.
Use this few tips and you will have healthy looking skin in no time!