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What are your winter skin care tips? I think many of us forget how important sunscreen still is during winter. Although it is tempting, it’s really not a good idea to take hot showers or baths. That is a tricky one for me to avoid when I am chilly. Do you have any winter skin care pitfalls? Here’s our list of 13 skin care tips to keep you looking beautiful all winter long.
13 Skin Care Tips for Winter Beauty
Where sunscreen
Sunscreen isn’t just for summer. The sun can be just as harsh in the winter. Ever see people with tan lines from their ski goggles? Winter sun adds to skin’s dryness as well. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure for best results.
Use a New Moisturizer
Our skin will often need a different moisturizer depending on the season. I the winter, you may need an oil-bases moisturizer rather than water-based to add an extra protective layer on your skin. Skip anything alcohol-based like toners. In the winter, I pay extra attention to my skin by using a night cream daily.
Wear Gloves
Our hands can get very dry in the winter. In addition to daily moisturizing, make sure to protect them by wearing gloves or mittens. Your hands don’t produce as much oil as the face. They can become itchy and sore if you are not careful.
Don’t forget Your Lips
Be sure to apply a moisturizing lip balm (such as petroleum jelly or another ointment). This will help heal dry, cracked lips and keep them from getting chapped. I always have a lip balm in my pocket, purse and my car.
Avoid Hot Baths
A hot bath may feel amazing after spending time in the cold, but it actually draws the natural oils out of your skin. It’s better to use warm water and take showers instead of baths. The quicker you can make them, the better. Moisturize right after as well.
Don’t Keep the Heat To High
When your house is overheated, it takes the humidity out of the air, which will dry you out. Turn the heat down a bit and opt for extra layers instead.
Reapply Moisturizers After Washing
Always reapply your moisturizers after washing your hands, body or face. Keep an extra moisturizer in your car or purse for touch-ups.
Exfoliate Once a Week
Exfoliating your skin helps get rid of the dry layer that will build up over time. Try to use a moisturizing exfoliator if possible. Remember not to over exfoliate, which can irritate your skin.
Use Mild Soap
Harsh soaps like the antibacterial options can really dry out your skin. During the winter months, try to use a soap with built in moisturizers or those containing glycerine. Use soap on the areas that tend to get smelly and avoid covering your entire body in soap. You don’t always need to use it everywhere. Opt for those that are gentle and fragrance-free.
Eat Right and Stay Hydrated
Keeping hydrated is key for healthy skin all year round, but especially in winter. You might consider supplements containing Omega-3 fatty acids as well. (ask your healthcare provider before taking anything).
Where non-irritating clothing
A lot of fabrics meant for the cold weather can irritate your skin. Keep wool and other rough clothing as an outer layer away from your skin. Clothing that comes in contact with your skin should be a light later that is breathable and soft. If your clothes get wet, change out of them quickly as they can also irritate your skin.
See a Specialist
If you are unsure how to best take care of your skin during the winter months, see a specialist. They can give you the best advice according to your individual needs.
Pamper Yourself
Winter is the best time to really pamper your skin. You might go for an oil massage or a moisturizing facial. Ask for some gift cards for the holidays.
Now that you know how to take care of your skin this winter, it’s giveaway time. Over 70 giveaways to enter. Have fun and good luck!
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I just can’t resist a nice hot bath when I’m cold.
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what else can i do
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I completely agree with the fact that skin needs special attention during the winter months.
Dryness and cold temperature of the winter could damage the skin.
So, suitable precautionary measures should be taken into consideration to safeguard the skin against the extremely cold temperature of the winter.
What about oily skin and normal ? Does it work for it .
I would use it to buy my son something
From the gift guide, I would love an instant pot
I would buy me some body wash and i am liking the mac book computer
I like the Gateway notebook. I would buy a health supplement.
I would buy an inflatable sleeping pad to complete my camping gear. Thanks for the giveaway!
Books for my daughter!
Those moccasins in the gift guide look perfect for my husband!
I am in love with the Sagrada stemless wine glasses!
I would use it towards an air fryer.
I’d love the air fryer or the moon pod pillow thingy. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would get some books for the kids
I really want to try the Ethel M Chocolates. They look really good!
i would love the peach skin sheets.
Great gift guide, I love that moon pod 🙂
If I won the gift card I’d buy my son a Lego plane he’s been eyeing on Amazon 🙂
The instant pot in the gift guide caught my eye.
If I won I would spend it on buying a birthday present for our Grandson.
This would be a great help in buying my family some Christmas gifts this year. 2020 was a really bad year for us.
I would buy Christmas gifts
I would like to get my husband the WORX TRIVAC 3-in-1 Blower/Mulcher/Vac
If I won, I would buy wireless earbuds
I llike the Teddy Bear Quarter Zip Pullover. Looks nice and cozy for this time of year.
I could really use some new books
Thanks for this post. The information was very good. I’m definitely interested in the stocking stuffer section. I never seem to know what to put in stockings. If I was to win, I would probably buy books for my youngest child.
From your gift guide, I would like to have an Always Pan.
If I won the giveaway, I would buy some new books.
I’d like to receive the Cornet Barcelona glasses. They are beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would buy some household supplies if I win. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love the Always Pan – been hearing great things about it!
I’d buy I Really Didn’t Think This Through: Tales from My So-Called Adult Life Paperback
by Beth Evans
So much to choose from! I’d like a waffle maker.
I would get winter pajamas
I would like to receive a copy of Luigi’s Mansion for the Nintendo switch.
I would buy a new laptop bag.
I would use the gift card to buy bluetooth headphones for running.
I would LOVE to receive the Peter Pod chair for Christmas!
I like the air fryer
I really like the Microderm!
I would like to receive the Instant Pot.
I love the Breville Smart Waffle Maker.
If I won, I would probably the the Amazon gift card towards a cat tower. I had two cats and took in three stray kitties this summer so now I have five! This gift card would be used to spoil them with either a cat tower, scratching post, or catnip toys.
I would love the peter pod chair.
I would love to have the Hybrid Infinity Cool Essential Mattress.
I would buy a Kindle book if I won.
I love the Moon Pod
I’d get cat food. I buy a lot of it on amazon.
The peter pod chair brings back memories of my youth.
I would buy a xmas present for my grandson
I’d get some more gutter supplies to help divert water away from the house.
The vitaclay product looks like a great gift.
would love the Gateway Creator Series 15.6″ FHD Performance Notebook
if I won I would use this towards some groceries
I think I’d buy a new, small mirror for my bedroom.
I would buy books! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
Forgot to say I would also buy the Peter Pod chair. 🙂
Copper Cow coffee
buy books
I would buy an extra stocking stuffer for my son and some extra Christmas candy.
I would buy earrings.
I have a pair of Ank’r wireless earbuds on my wishlist. I would put this towards treating myself to them if I won.
If I won, I would purchase new mittens for the family. We have a lot of mismatched mittens. It would be nice to have at least 2 pairs that match! lol
On the holiday guide, I love the Moon Pod! I keep hearing about this and it sounds like a good seat for evening TV watching!
I would love to receive a Lily Jade backpack.
I would buy coffee and I like the hybrid mattress.
gift card.
Winter boots.
I would buy myself a Birthday present. I am a “4 day before Christmas” baby.
I love the Moon Pod and so do my kids love to have one to relax on.
I would buy some gf food for my son if I was to win he has Celiacs disease and Amazon carries lots of gf foods
I would buy a load of books.
I would put toward a new computer
I like the moon pod!
I would buy a new book!
I would love to receive the sitnsleep hybrid infinity cool mattress
I would put this towards a new laptop
I would buy some skincare products
I really want the pit barrel cooker- outdoors is my idea of fun.
I would buy a Christmas present for one of my family members.
i love the bath bombs for stockings!
i am buying gifts for 6 kids so this would go towards them for sure!
I’d like to give Spicewalla to my BFF the great cook
I would probably buy some books
The Peter pod chair i would love to receive.
I would buy myself a new set of paring knives.
Gateway creater notebook
I would buy new boots
I would like to get the Teddy Bear Quarter Zip Pullover for my daughter.
I would buy books if I win.
A kitchenaid mixer I would get.
My daughter would love the Teddy Bear Quarter Zip Pullover. It looks so warm and cozy.
If I won, I’d buy a new coffeemaker.
Thank you!
I like the Hasty Baker card game.
I need some books to read over the holidays!
I like the Gateway Creator Performance Notebook.
If I won, I would buy some books.
I love the Gateway Creator Performance Notebook.
I would buy some books.
I’d like to have or give the Moon Pod. 🙂
I would buy some small Christmas gifts for my nieces and my great nieces and great nephew 🙂
I like the Moon Pod!
i would get the moonpod bean bag for my kids.
I would buy some new curtains
Some tops that fit!
I would love to get something from Lush. I’ve never bought anything from them but I like the look of their products.
I would buy new jeans!
I would like some Moksha Chocolate as stocking stuffers and for myself.
I would sooo love to get the Moon Pod for myself.
If I won I would buy a soldier a gift.
I would love to receive the Naturepedic Organic Sheet Set!
I would love to gift the KitchenAid Mixer to my daughter,
If I won I would use this towards an air fryer.
I’d like the Moksha Chocolates.
Thanks for the contest.
I’ll get groceries!
I would like to give or receive the Storyboards.
Those moccasins in the gift guide look perfect for my oldest son
I’d buy books or music.
Lobster Anywhere would be a great treat!
i would love to have the laptop, i need a new one
I’d like to have the Moon Pod. or I would give it to my daughter. It’s looks so comfortable.
Would love the moon pod! Everyone in my family would love it!
I would use it towards some books for my niece.
I would love a new instant Pot!
I would buy new boots.
I would love to have the moon pod!
I’d love to give my granddaughter the Night Zookeeper computer game. She loves games on the computer, especially anything that has to do with animals! What a great gift guide! Thank you for the ideas! Happy Holidays and please stay safe everyone.
I really need a new watch band for my Fitbit or some new earbuds. I’m always getting stuff for everyone else at Christmas time…this would be for me! God bless…
I have honestly been saving up gift cards and rewards from apps that I belong to until I get a substantial amount, and then I will probably rethink and get something special that I want (then) or who knows what I might NEED by then (lol), either way, thank you so much for the possibility to win!
From the gift guide, I have been wanting a beanbag chair, I had a few as a kid and they’re super comfortable to cozy yup into. The moon ball chair(?) looks right up my alley! Thank you, there were quite a few unique items that I really liked!
I would buy a computer mouse.
The Sit n Sleep Hybrid mattress would be amazing. I am having some issues with hot flashes and having a mattress that had cool technology would be awesome.
We are on a strict budget this month, so I would buy something fun for the family. Maybe a game or something we could all do together.
I would like to give my husband the pit barrel cooker.
I would get a few books that I’ve been wanting to read.
I would love the Always pan! A close second choice would be the Skinny Sticks Maple Syrup.
I would buy Christmas stocking stuffers if I won!
I would save it to go towards a new shark mop!
I love their Glam Gift Blanket. Very pretty picture on it.
I would put it towards the blanket I like
Ooooh – I’d love the Sit-n-sleep Hybrid Infinity Cool Mattress.
I would love the Peach Skin Sheets
I would like to get each of my kids a Moon Pod.
I would love to get the Pit Barrel Cooker.
I would buy seeds for my garden.
From your gift guide, I would like the Barrel Cooker.
I might buy a new birdfeeder.
I’d love to give the Instant Pot to someone special on my list!
New bras and panties
I would love to receive the JABRA ELITE ear buds.
If I won, I would buy some new towels.
I’d like to receive the Pit Barrel Cooker, the cooking a turkey over charcoal example convinced me. I would like to give it too.
I would use it to buy my son a PJ Masks toy!
I’d like to give my parents the sit n sleep hybrid infinity cool mattress!
I would buy some gifts for upcoming birthdays.
i might get a book or two…or maybe something different! Books are always my go to. haha
From the gift guide, I LOVE that Peter Pod chair. It’s so cute and cozy. I think my cat would probably take it over though. haha
-Lauren
My son would love the Tonie box!
I would get Broadway show music.
I would buy supplies for next years garden.
I would buy cat toys.
I would buy a good moisturizer for my skin bc I get so dry
I’d like the wireless earbuds.
I would purchase a scarf.
I would like to receive the Trophy Skin MicrodermMD this year
I would love to have a Moon Pod! They look amazing!
I will buy myself new pajamas! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
My grandson would love to have the movie themed bendy figs! He love all kinds of movie related memorabilia.
I would love to buy something special for my grandson with this prize.
The The Naturepedic Organic Sheets look amazing, and I would love to find them under the tree.
I would probably buy me some new boots if I won this.
I would buy some gifts for my kitties 🙂
movie themed bendy figs for my bro who’s a big harry potter fan
I would buy a new pair of boots.
I would buy a new board game
I’ll get a magnetic shelf for the side of my washing machine.
I would buy exercise bands if I won.
I would like to receive a Moon Pod.
I would love to gift the Gateway 15.6″ laptop computer to my husband. He really needs a new laptop.
I would put the money towards some organizers for my linen closet!
I am interested in the Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Rowing Machine Rower w/ LCD Monitor for my own fitness journey this holiday season.
If I won an Amazon gift I would use it towards some new hand weights.
I think the Moon pod looks really cool!
I would either by stocking stuffers or presents for some birthdays in my family in January.
Spicewalla and instat pot
I love Lush products! They’re the best.
I’d buy a new shower curtain.
I’d love to receive the moon pod for Christmas.
I would buy a DVD or a book. They have a great selection of both.
From the Holiday Guide- I would love to get the Gateway Performance Notebook. It has some very nice features.
I’m really loving the pod chair!! What a great place to read a book!
I’ve been really wanting some bath salts and candles!
I probably would stock up on some KCups!
I would love to give my daughter the night zookeeper
I would get my daughter the amazon kids subscription book box
I would love to receive the Lush gift box!
I would like the Sit n Sleep Hybrid infinity cool mattress! Thank you for the chance to win!
I love the Peter pod chair
I would love to receive the Chefs Vision Knives!
I like the movie-themed bendies.
I would put it towards my balance and save for something big.
I think the Kitchen Science kit would be great for my granddaughter.
I would like to have the Sit-n-Sleep Hybrid Infinity Cool Mattress.
I would buy a book.
If I win I would use this on a new nightstand, mine just broke
I would love to give the Lobster Anywhere gift because I think my husband would really love it.
I like the pit barrel bbq set.
I’d love to receive the charge bike!
I would love to receive Fab Fit Fun.
I would buy some earrings.
I would get a birthday present for my daughter if I won this.
i would love the peter pod chair i been eyeballing similar ones for a while but never spend money on myself
i would buy crib matress or twin bed frame for my daughter
I want that Moonpod bean bag for myself. I’m a kid at heart and always loved bean bags, so why not? Bean bags are so fun to plop into!
I want the Peter Pod Chair!
I would use it to buy shoes.
I would love a Kitchen aid Mixer.