Nov 18, 2017
After a scorching summer, many women are grateful for the cooler temperatures and a break from the havoc that humidity can create—wild hair, greasy skin, and more. However, once winter hits, a new slew of beauty problems can emerge, from dry and itchy skin, cracked lips and feet, and hair that has become dull and lifeless.
Dry Skin
With the colder weather comes dry and sometimes itchy skin. The best way to combat this annoyance is to moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize! A good night cream will become your best friend during the winter. For itchy skin, try soaking in an oatmeal bath or using an oatmeal based lotion or scrub. It’s important to use warm water, not hot water, as this will only irritate the skin further. As relaxing as those scalding hot showers can be, the hot water wreaks havoc on dry skin. If your skin is looking extra dull, you might consider booking an appointment with an esthetician to dry dermaplaning. Dermplaning is an exfoliating technique that using a scalpel to gently scrape off the top layer of dead skin in order to reveal a brighter complexion.Cracked Heels
The dryness of winter can affect all areas of the body but none more so than the feet. Feet are regularly neglected during the winter and many women forgo their usual pedicure since their toenail polish will be covered up with boots and closed toe shoes. However, this is the time of the year when regular pedicures become even more important! If you have dry feet and cracking heels, try rubbing good old fashioned petroleum jelly on the bottoms of your feet before bed and wearing socks to keep it moisturizing all night long. The effects will amaze you.Lifeless Hair
