How to Winter-proof Your Skin

Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Queen Helene Oatmeal 'n Honey Natural Facial Scrub, Hollywood Beauty Coconut Oil, Chanel Lotion Douceur Gentle Hydrating Toner, Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, Philosophy Purity Made Simple

When I heard the high today was going to be 3 degrees, I shuddered. Why on earth does it need to be so cold outside? Seriously. The first thing I thought was, “I feel sorry for anyone who has to brave this weather.” You’d seriously have to prepare yourself. Starting with your skin!

Queen Helene Oatmeal 'n Honey Natural Facial Scrub, Philosophy Purity Made Simple, Chanel Lotion Douceur Gentle Hydrating Toner

The Cleanse

  1. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip moisture from your skin. If your current cleanser leaves your face feeling tight and dry then chances are it’s a little too harsh for this time of year. Bench it and opt for a thicker, creamier formula like Philosophy Purity Made SimpleThe Body Shop Vitamin E Cream Cleanser or Boscia Tsubaki Oil Gel Cleanser.
  2. Follow up with a hydrating toner. Toners help remove traces of dirt and makeup left behind while closing your pores and adding a layer of protection against environmental damage. They’re also pretty moisturizing! I recommend trying Chanel Lotion Douceur or a cleansing water, like Simple Micellar Cleansing Water.
  3. Exfoliate once a week with a gentle scrub. Exfoliating is extremely important in the winter for two reasons. First, it helps your skincare products absorb more quickly and efficiently since all of that dead skin is out of the way. Second, it prevents the skin from looking dull which is inevitable in the winter. I recommend trying the Queen Helene Oatmeal ‘n Honey Natural Facial Scrub or Freeman Beauty Charcoal & Black Sugar Facial Polishing Mask.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion, Hollywood Beauty Coconut Oil

The Moisturize

  1. Apply moisturizer for your skin type. This may seem like a “no duh” but I just had to mention it! Be sure to use a rich moisturizer that’s tailored for your skin type. Sometimes one size fit all options just don’t cut it in the freezing cold. I recommend the Cerave AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion or Ole Henriksen Nuture Me Cream.
  2. Apply a drop of beauty oil on top for added hydration and to seal in moisture. Or mix it into your moisturizer. Whatever works for you! Either way, adding a beauty oil to your routine is a win, win in cold weather. Beauty oils are incredibly hydrating and help lock in moisture as well as provide a ton of other skincare benefits. I recommend trying the Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil or Boscia Tsubaki Oil.
  3. Remove makeup using oils. Nothing gently breaks down makeup and hydrates the skin like oils. So now is the perfect time to incorporate one into your routine! Once you’re in for the night, simply take a few drops of oil and massage away your makeup. Then, follow up with your cleanser. Done! You’ll be left with a clean face that’s soft, smooth and hydrated. I recommend using extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil (like Hollywood Beauty Coconut Oil.)

It may seem like a lot to take in at first but, trust me, it’ll help your skin fight the blistering cold! My skin gets extremely dry and flaky this time of year so these are the steps I like to take to keep my skin in tip top shape. And my makeup from looking all flaky and crazy. Can’t have that either!

What do you do to protect your skin from the cold?

6 Thoughts to “How to Winter-proof Your Skin”

  1. OOO that Josie Maran oil looks so promising! I hope the brand will become more available at some point. Would really love to try that!

    1. fancie

      I love it!! I’ve gone through a couple bottles so far. Hopefully you can get your hands on it soon!

  2. This winter my skin has been do dry! I’m taking on any recommendations! Love the look of the honey & oatmeal scrub! I have recently been loving the Sarah Chapman over night facial!

    http://www.luciaflorence.com

    1. fancie

      I hope this works for you! I know just how annoying it is to deal with dry, flaky skin

  3. Kay's Ways

    This Winter has been brutal!!! I like the added oil to seal in the moisturizer and I have the Josie Moran so I’ll be trying that out! Purity is one of my holy grail cleansers so gentle but effective

    http://kaysways.com

    1. fancie

      Hey Kay! Purity and oils will always be staples in my routine. Purity is perfect for my sensitive skin and I love using argan oil for a little extra moisture. It gives a nice dewy glow too!

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