Beauty regimens are confusing, and they change depending on the season because our skin behaves differently. Should you exfoliate? What kind of makeup is best? Demystify cold weather skin care with a few simple tips.
Cooler weather months bring with them lower temperatures and dry air. Because of this, we start to notice that our skin becomes flaky, stiff and dry. How do you deal? Bring that moisture back in.
During the fall and winter months, add heavier moisturizers to your daily routine. Mother Nature will do her best to sap your skin’s natural moisture away when you venture outside, and moisturizers will lock it in. Depending on your skin type (sensitive, oily, etc.), the thickest products might be best suited to areas like your cheeks, as they naturally produce less oil than the T-zone regions of your face, whereas dedication eye creams could help the region around your peepers. Additionally, make hand and body lotions part of your daily care for soft and supple skin.
Of course, for the best results, try to also cut back on exfoliating tools and skin care products during cool months. Exfoliating is essential to remove dead skin cells, but should be limited to 2-3 times a week at this point because your skin is prone to drying and becoming sensitive. During off days, use a gentle cleansing butter or cream, and consider an occasional at-home facial for purification.
Some folks are tied at the hip to their lip balm regardless of the season, creating healthy and kissable lips. For the rest of us, cold weather signals a time to get serious about lip care. Have you ever gone out for an hour on the first cold weather day, only to return with dry, burning lips? Ouch. Our skin doesn’t like that kind of shock, and it fights back by chapping our lips.
Try to get into a routine with lip balm application, not only to get into a rhythm but to protect your lips. Choose a product that you’re comfortable with (from the biggest name brands to a simple petroleum jelly), and apply it at specific times. For instance, lipstick and lip gloss sometimes dry your lips, so use a bit of lip balm prior to applying this makeup. Additionally, protect yourself from the elements before going outside for the day, and lock in moisture by applying lip balm before bed.
During summertime, less is more in the makeup world. That’s because our skin is naturally more oily, so we don’t have to add an artificial glow to our complexions. When fall and winter arrive, flip that practice and turn to heavier foundations and powders. The heavier products will provide even coverage to the contours of your face, all while creating the soft and smooth finish our skin craves during dry months.
This time of year is also ripe with color inspiration, so why not take advantage? Take your queue from the deep, dark colors of fall! Try a deep red lip or dark blue smokey eye color for a bold new look.
From moisturizers to makeup, it takes some work to get a solid cold weather skin care regimen in place. Simplify the transition with a visit to Sewickley Our full menu of massage services and facials prime your skin for relaxation and the worst weather conditions.
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