Happy Monday! I hope all my fellow East Coasters safely weathered this weekend's snow storm.
The dry, cold air is here to stay and, if you're anything like me, it's wreaking havoc on your skin. If I'm not careful, it only takes a day or two of cold weather to lead to some serious dry skin.
There are some pretty pricy moisturizers out there, and many of them are worth every penny, (hello Creme de la Mer!), but not everyone can afford to slather their body in $350 moisturizer. And you don't have to! These six drugstore buys are my go-to skincare products
every winter.
The dry, cold air is here to stay and, if you're anything like me, it's wreaking havoc on your skin. If I'm not careful, it only takes a day or two of cold weather to lead to some serious dry skin.
There are some pretty pricy moisturizers out there, and many of them are worth every penny, (hello Creme de la Mer!), but not everyone can afford to slather their body in $350 moisturizer. And you don't have to! These six drugstore buys are my go-to skincare products
every winter.
Body Brush: You can't keep your skin properly moisturized without first removing the dry, dead skin. Before getting into the shower, take the brush and make long strokes across your entire body, making sure to make the strokes going towards your heart. At first, the bristles can seem a little rough on the skin, but you'll get use to it, trust me.
Baby Magic Creamy Baby Oil: Once you're out of the shower, when your body is still damp, slather on this creamy baby oil. I find regular baby oil to be too greasy, so this one in cream form is perfect. It absorbs quickly and smells fantastic. Plus, you can't beat the $5 price.
Burt's Bees Lip Balm: I am super picky about my lip balm because so many of them actually end up making my lips dryer. Others just aren't thick enough for me and I end up licking them off in five minutes. The waxy texture of the Burt's Bees creates a nice barrier against the cold, dry air and soothes any painful cracks. I usually buy them by the half dozen and stash them everywhere.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream: I'm a confirmed germaphobe, so during cold and flu season, I wash my hands A LOT. Which is great for staying healthy but bad for the skin on my hands. I have tried every hand cream out there and this is hand's down the absolute best. Even if my hand don't feel dry, I put it on every night before bed for preventative measures. You can wear moisturizing gloves with it if you like, but I don't find them to be necessary.
Vaseline: This classic ointment is perfect for super rough, dry patches of skin like elbows, knees and feet. Just one application will make a big difference. Because it's an ointment, it's very thick and fairly greasy, so I always wear old sweats and socks that I don't care about when I slather it on before bed.
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion: Facial moisturizer has always been tough on me because I have a tendency to have patches of dry skin mixed with areas (like my nose) that get oily. This is a simple night moisturizer that will keep the dry patches at bay without making your skin oily. I'm also a fan of their AM moisturizer.
If you have a go-to winter skincare product, tell us about in the comments section.
