With winter comes extreme temperature differences as we go from heated buildings to harsh winter chills. All those ups and downs can take a toll on our skin. Don't let gorgeous, radiant skin be limited to your Summer look. Keep it all year long with these products and tips.
$35.00, 30ml
Body
For a Flawless Face:
Dull, blotchy, lifeless skin?
Try products promoting antioxidants, which boost the skins appearance and fight against signs of aging. Vitamin C does great things for our immune system, who knew it would be just as potent for our skin! This powerful vitamin fights dullness and brings new meaning to the word "glow".
Some Favorites:
Vichy Aqualia Antiox- Pro Youth Antioxidant 24Hr Hydrating Fluid
$29.50, 40ml
Vichy Aqualia Antiox line claims to give instant radiance, refreshed complexion and 24 hydration. This lines products contain vitamins C and E to protect skin stem cells and freshen skin.
Etival Ener-C Brightening Serum
Exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart, this serum packs a punch! It hydrates, nourishes and brightens any dullness or dark spots in the skin.
Flaky skin?
AHA's are your best friend. Glycolic Acids are natural fruit acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) that encourage the skins natural shedding process, removing dead skin cell build up. By removing the old, sun damaged skin on the surface, it reveals the fresher, livelier looking skin underneath. This gives us a healthier look with a more even colour and texture to our skin. With long term use and higher concentrations it can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and even help acneic skin types by reducing scaring and breakouts.
Favorites:
Neostrata Skin Renewal Peel Solution
$77.00, 50 ml
This treatment contains 10% Glycolic acid and results are visible after one use. It leaves your skin feeling baby soft and reveals a brighter, flawless complexion. A little pricy, but well worth it. Comes with an eyedropper and cotton pads for application, but using fingers to apply and massage product in works great as well.
Reversa
Reversa is a line mostly based on products containing Glycolic acids. If you are new to AHA's or have sensitive skin, start by using products with 4% Glycolic acid and gradually move up as your skin becomes accustom to it. Thicker,sun damage skin can start using Glycolic acids with a 8% or higher concentration.
Get Rid of Flakes on a Budget
Don't want to spend the money on treatments? Incorporate exfoliating into your weekly skin care routine. 1-2 times a week, use products containing "exfoliant beads"(man-made gel like specks). Avoid exfoliants containing shells, sands or salts as they scratch and damage skin.
Makeup is done and you still have dry patches?
If you still have a few flakes appearing after you've worked so hard to get your makeup looking just right, try using MAC Fix +.
$22.50, 100ml
Spritz on a soft fluffy brush and apply in downward strokes in the direction of the lifting skin to flatten dry patches. MAC Fix + is a great addition to a makeup routine as it does a number of great things for your skin. In this case it adds much needed vitamins and minerals to quench your skin and finish your makeup look.
Kissable Pouts Stear Clear of Droughts:
The title speaks for itself. Keep chap-stick handy and make sure to constantly give your lips some tender loving care.
Favorites:
Blistex Lip Medex
$2.50, 25 oz
Restores moisture balance and gives a tingly, cooling sensation. Comes in a pot or tube.
Lise Watier Senational Kiss
$20.00
Great for frequent lipstick wearers to avoid chunky lipstick application. This little tube has melting beads that exfoliate and give lips a smoother surface. For easier cosmetic application or for a more tempting pout keep this in your makeup bag.
Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes:
Hands
Keep moisturized hands soft and ensure you get a product to keep them that way, even after washing and daily tasks.
Favorites:
ROC Enydrial Hand Moisturizer
$12.50, 50ml
Locks in moisture and keeps it there for several hours. No heavy or greasy feeling, just soft beautiful skin.
Avene Cold Creme
75ml
For dry, rough, chapped hands. This thicker cream can be a bit greasy, but this product definitely works great!
Body
Opt for something that'll do the trick! Moisturizers containing Shea /Cocoa Butter or Urea are great for extremely dry skin.
Favorites:
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Line
$6.99-$12.99
Trusted brand, extra moisturizing.
La Roche Posay Iso-Urea
This French-Canadian company has a ton of great products for sesitivites and is the #1 dermatologist trusted brand in Canada. Its no wonder their body cream is great for those of us who need intense moisture, minus the irritating ingredients. This product even helps eliminate roughness and dead skin cell build up, leaving a smoother, touchable skin texture.
Bye Bye Winter Blues, Hello Beautiful YOU!
