There's nothing like the beauty of gentle snowflakes falling on a chilly winter night. But that's about all that's beautiful in winter. As any woman knows, the cold, dry weather gives us frizzy locks, chapped hands, nippy toes and scaly skin. That doesn't exactly make us feel like winter beauties.
But it's not hopeless. We've got the beauty tips for winter season that will help you get rid of that dry skin, give your winter hair some lift, and more.
Sally Penford, education manager at the International Dermal Institute, said: "Just a few minutes a day can keep winter skin glowing with the freshness of summer."
See off the effects of Jack Frost and give your bod some post-chill soothing.
Body Work
- DON'T: Lather up with soap. Your skin has an acidic pH of between 4-6 to provide a barrier of protection against moisture loss.
- DO: Swap your outdoor gloves for an exfoliating mitt and try a weekly body scrub to bring dull skin back to life. Once skin is smooth, boost your winter dry skin with an intensive moisturizer.
High Fives
- DON'T: Forget your SPF. There may be no sunshine but UV rays can still penetrate in the winter months.
- DO: Spend a few minutes before bed massaging hand cream into your paws so they can recover overnight.
Feet for a Queen
DON'T: Wear irritating materials on your feet even if they do keep them snug. DO: Use an effective emollient regularly on your feet to prevent dryness. It will need to be more moisturizing than your usual body lotion. Tamed TressesHat hair is the least of your worries in the winter. Cold and damp weather can leave your hair looking frizzy, flyaway and out of control -- and not in an intentional mussed-up way. Haircare ambassador Liz Taw said: "If your hair is lacking in moisture and there's moisture in the air, the hair cuticle will open up and not reflect light leaving hair looking dull, as well as unmanageable." DON'T: Neglect your weekly intensive treatments. Liz said: "Central heating can really dehydrate your hair, as it does with your skin, so I would advise a regular treatment once or twice a week for extra protection." DO: Treat thirsty hair with a good moisture enriching shampoo and conditioner to helpprevent breakage, split ends and frizz.
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