There are a multitude of reasons to love winter. Frost forming in beautiful patterns on your window, wrapping up in a cozy scarf, snow days and bubble baths. But the toll winter takes on your skin? Not so pretty. Here are some of the top winter beauty woes and how to beat them so you can look your best at that next holiday party!
1) Tearing eyes from the wind= Major Mascara Smear
We all know that spot on campus (lower mall, we’re looking at you) where the wind whips straight at you, leaving your eyes teary and wet. The mascara you put on this morning is now pooling under your eyes. Hello, raccoon eyes. That brutal wind-chill isn’t going to stop for at least another three months, so try investing in waterproof mascara.
2) Dry, Flaky Skin
When white flakes fall from the sky, it’s a beautiful sign of winter. From your dry face? Not so much. Save the flakiness for the snow globes and use a gentle exfoliator. Your skin will instantly look brighter and feel smoother. Also remember to drink lots of water!
3) Static-y Hair
There’s nothing worse than your favorite cozy beanie betraying you by leaving your hair a flat, static-y mess. To avoid looking like a science experiment, rub a little hair serum through your ends. Don’t have any serum? Gently pat a dryer sheet on your hair. Or if northing else, water will work in a pinch.
4) Chapped Lips
The fastest way to ruin a romantic moment under the mistletoe has got to be a case of cracked, dried-out lips. Exfoliate those lips with a dry toothbrush or a scrub (try E.L.F’s sugar exfoliator) then apply a moisturizing chap stick. Or to make your own from scratch, melt two tablespoons of beeswax pellets in the microwave for three minutes, then add two tablespoons of coconut oil and 10 drops of an essential oil of your liking. Smooch away!
5) Red, wind-whipped skin
There’s a fine line between a cute winter blush, and the all out red that accompanies exposure to searing wind and cold temperatures. To avoid looking like you’re in a perpetual state of embarrassment, look into a primer with a green tone to combat the redness. A scarf will also do the trick of covering the lower half of your face and keeping the redness at bay.