Dry skin really stinks. I’ve realized I would rather have oily skin any day over dry, cracking, flaky skin. In the wintertime, my skin completely changes. My face gets a bit more dry, but my body and hands look like a dry, cracked desert. It can be painful and sometimes seems impossible to soothe. Here are some wonderful products and tips that help you get through the season:
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1. Exfoliate:
Dry skin still needs sloughed off so your moisturizer can absorb into your skin. Make sure you don’t over exfoliate because it can lead to redness and be especially harsh on those with very sensitive skin. I love Clinique 7 Day Scrub. It’s gentle enough to use everyday.
2. Hydrate:
Everyone says, “Drink H20 in summertime! Stay hydrated!” It needs to be equally important in the winter. Our bodies hydrate from the inside out. Chug your water and your flaky body will thank you.
3. Shorten your shower and baths:
Hot water dries out your skin. Keep your showers and baths under 15 minutes. Your water bill and bank account will thank you.
4. Moisturize
This one is obvious. Make sure you’re using something more emollient on your face and body. Be sure you moisturize as soon as you get out of the shower– while your skin is still damp and absorbing moisture. These products have been my lifesavers this winter:
Trader Joe’s Coconut Body Butter:
This stuff is aaamazing. It’s feels so rich and luxurious. My favorite body butter is Kiehl’s Creme De Corps Whipped Body Butter and this stuff is a fraction of the price and almost as good. It’s only $4.99 and packed full of soothing ingredients. If you can find it at your local TJ’s, make sure to stock up!
Trader Joe’s Nourish Shea Butter Hand Cream:
For $1.99, this stuff rocks! It doesn’t have a scent, so it won’t compete with the fragrance you’re wearing. Men love this too because they don’t smell like roses. It also doesn’t feel like it washes off when you wash your hands. It absorbs into your skin immediately, which I love.
LUSH Ultrabalm:
This is an all-purpose salve. I would call it a LUSH version of vaseline. I use it on my cracked knuckles and wherever else I need some moisture. I’ve also been using it on my toddler’s dry skin and it has done wonders for her. I also raved about this product here.
Josie Maran Argan Luscious Lips:
This product is called “Liquid Gold” for a reason. I fell in love with this when a Josie Maran rep insisted that I try it on. I’m not kidding when I say my lips have not been chapped an entire day this winter. It’s made of pure Argan and nourishing Jojoba oil. It feels almost like vitamin E on your lips, but not quite as thick. It leaves a gorgeous, shiny glaze to your lips. It’s my absolute must-have product for the lips.
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Do you have any winter skin tips? Please share them in the comments! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you for this post! I struggle with dry skin in the winter and it’s so hard to find products that actually work. I’m definitely buying the Trader Joe’s Body Butter and can’t wait to try the Argan lip oil. Looks awesome!
Hi Meghan! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Dry skin really is hard to get rid of. Trader Joe’s runs out of the Body Butter a lot, so sometimes it can be hit or miss. I think you will looove these products! Thanks for reading!
UM I need that Jose Maran lip stuff ASAP. I love her products ( I am using her Argan oil and her lipgloss in Precious currently). My skin gets so dry too…ick. Great tips. I’m on the hunt for that TJ body butter!!!!!!!! Love youuuu!
Have you posted before about the Precious? I want to see it!! I’m in looove with the Liquid Gold. You have to try it asap! Oh and definitely the body butter too. I dont know if it might have too much of a scent for you though? Love you too!!
No not yet…just got it. It’s part of my Sephora haul post that’s coming up! I’ll let you know if I find the body butter and if it’s too fragrant….
I love this post. I’m always looking for beauty tips – so happy I found your blog!!
xo. Ky
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I’m so happy you found my blog too, because I found your blog! I love it! And you are adorable!! xo!
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I LOVE this! Thank you, Luchessa!
Can you put Trader Joe’s coconut body butter on your face?
Hello! I don’t think I would recommend it for the face, but you could definitely use the TJ’s organic coconut oil on your face. I use it as a nighttime moisturizer and its amazing!