Winter is a beautiful season. Twinkle lights reflecting off the snow, early sunsets and bright suns. It is a magical time of year, but it can wreak havoc on the human body. We all put on coats when stepping outside in December. Try out these beauty tips and tricks for the equivalent of bundling your face up.
Snow makes winter iconic. You cannot think of December or January without imagining blizzards and unique snowflakes. And yet, chilly air is drier than you might expect. A nasty combination of heaters cranked up to eleven and cold air struggling to hold moisture can cause dry throats and bloody noses. But did you know it might also be the cause of the internet phenomenon “the winter uglies”?
Develop a nightly routine specific to you and your skin’s individual needs. Thick moisturizers light on alcohols and perfumes are perfect for this time of year. Brutal winds and dull air do more than just parch your skin, they damage the barrier. Pick out a night cream that prioritizes healing. Top it off with luxurious lip balm and every night will be a spa night for your skin.
Did you know your skin does most of its healing and growth while you rest? Beauty sleep is a real thing. Sleeping with a humidifier is an easy way to help your skin battle those arid winter nights.
Organs run better with more water, and your skin is the biggest organ of them all. Your skin needs more than mist from a humidifier. Drink up.
Sunscreen is not a seasonal product, it is a year round necessity. The Long Island sun is at its glariest during the winter months. Never go outside without a protective layer on.
The great outdoors presents challenges that go beyond health concerns for your skin. Winter weather and indoor heating can devastate a carefully executed makeup look. A few carefully employed tweaks to your makeup kit should help preserve every getup.
Vicious winds making your eyes tear up? Now you could be mistaken for a weeping soap opera star. Try waterproof mascara and eyeliner to keep everything right where you want it.
Dry radiator heat met powder products and now your face could be an annex for the Sahara desert? Invest in cream options. A little goes a long way and makes blending a piece of cake.
That sunscreen you should never go without? It has a place in your makeup routine. A sticky, moisturizing base… am I talking about sunscreen or primer? Use sunscreen as your primer. A little thoughtful comparison between different brands and your most important protective layer can serve double duty as your ideal foundation.
With all its extreme weather and desperate heating, winter can seem like it is waging war on the beauty queens. Never let it stop you from glowing. Bulk up on moisturizer and swap out powder makeup for creams. Be an ice queen this winter.
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