Ladies, we all know the beauty of a true winter…snow, weekend ski trips, hot chocolate, romantic fireplaces and many other wonderful things…but one thing we can all agree on that is anything but wonderful is dry skin. You know what we’re talking about…it’s itchy, dry and definitely losing a little bit of its glow…so how can we keep our skin looking fabulous during the winter months?
Well, here are some of our picks that we have personally selected to recommend for you. We broke them down into groups for face, hands and body (you may click on the pictures and names for more product information). Remember that during the winter months it is also very important to stay hydrated…so pick up that water and keep drinking cause it’s doing your body good…you can reward yourself with a glass of champagne later.
FACE:
Yves Saint Laurent Hydra Feel Gel-Crème D’eau Hydratant Fraicheur.
We are in love with this crème. It feels very rich yet absorbs nicely into the skin. Gives your skin a very natural glow and it definitely doesn’t hurt that this crème also smells utterly fantastic. It gives your skin that burst of hydration that is so needed in the winter months.
Yves Saint Laurent Hydra Feel Gel-Crème D’eau Hydratant Fraicheur. We are in love with this crème. It feels very rich yet absorbs nicely into the skin. Gives your skin a very natural glow and it definitely doesn’t hurt that this crème also smells utterly fantastic. It gives your skin that burst of hydration that is so needed in the winter months.
La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Revitalizing Emulsion for Face, Eyes and Neck.Rachel Zoe is a big fan of this product and so are we. It’s the Rolls Royce of face crème. This crème is made to protect your face, the sensitive area around your eyes and the neck (very important, ladies).
The whole line from La Prairie is eco-friendly and full of natural anti-oxidants and yes, we know it’s a little pricey but this is one product we believe is truly worth it.
CeraVe Moisturizing CreamOkay, Ladies…this is not the prettiest bottle we’ve ever seen but just “google” this product and you’ll see the hundreds of 5 star reviews. It’s lightweight yet super effective when it comes to keeping your skin moisturized and it’s dermatologists recommended.
This gentle yet effective hydrating toner will clean your face leaving it feeling refreshed, healthy and luminous. This is the perfect product to use after your wash your face and before you use your daily moisturizer. You’ll love the way your skin looks.
Ever heard the saying “need to get my beauty sleep”? Well this little bottle will help you do just that. It’s a synchronized recovery complex serum that is working hard at night to repair damaged skin. In the morning your face will look fresh and rejuvenated. It just takes a couple drops on the face, close your eyes and awake to repaired skin…yes, it’s that easy.
HANDS:
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Crème
L’Occitane is a brand that has been around the block for a while and it’s a very common name to see in Europe and in the US…so we hope you’ll be able to pick this up where you live. We love that their main ingredient for this crème is shea butter. Nothing moisturizes your skin better. We also love their travel size options…perfect for even your smallest clutch.
L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand CrèmeL’Occitane is a brand that has been around the block for a while and it’s a very common name to see in Europe and in the US…so we hope you’ll be able to pick this up where you live. We love that their main ingredient for this crème is shea butter. Nothing moisturizes your skin better. We also love their travel size options…perfect for even your smallest clutch.
We are in love with all things natural and organic so it should be of no surprise that we’ve included Burt’s Bees in this list. We love this very silky almond milk crème that has a touch of beeswax to lock in moisture. And the smell…just lovely.
Even though this is a body butter, we think it’s a little too thick to be used for all over but we absolutely love it for our hands. It’s very effective and in the middle of the winter months, it’s amazing to smell like a tropical faraway place. It’s also made from fair trade coconuts oil…even more reason to love this exotic butter.
BODY
This luxurious body lotion hydrates dry skin in a flash. It’s another item that is a little bit on the higher side of the price scale, but we wouldn’t write about it unless we thought it was worth it. We think it’s perfect for after the shower. Make sure you pay special attention to your elbows, knees and feet. Pamper your skin and you’ll see how it will reward you later in life.
One of our favorite companies, Kiss My Face, has created a all body lotion that will work on the driest of skins in the coldest of winters. They describe it as: “Earthy, woodsy, calming, sensual and exotic Patchouli is extremely soothing on dry, sensitive & chapped skin”…and we couldn’t have written it better ourselves.
This is a serious dry fighting crème in an elegant bottle…don’t be fooled by its nice name…this crème is here to ge the job done. It will leave your skin feel softer and silkier and of course, completely hydrated. It also helps restore younger, firmer and more supple looking skin…do we need to say more? Didn’t think so.
Our final pick for the body is this hypnotic smell of lush cherry blossom and juicy peach from Victoria’s Secret body lotion collection. It’s full of antioxidants, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and nourishing aloe. It’s not only a sexy scent but it will leave your skin feel so smooth and utterly touchable…you will be hard to resist with a combination like that. And to top it off, it’s ultra hydrating to keep your dry skin happy. Sexy and smart, we love when those two things meet.
So Ladies, those are our tops choices for keeping your gorgeous skin happy during the winter months. So get out there and face the winter…fight back the dryness with these beauty weapons and we’re confident you’ll win every time!
XOXO,
Las Bellas
