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A Guide to Winter Skincare

The perfect skincare routine is different for every person.

Cailin

Jan 10, 2019

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The perfect skincare routine is different for every person. As our skin responds to changes in the seasons, we need to adjust our routines. Here is a complete guide to winter skincare:

1. Start using a humidifier

Humidifiers help increase the barometric pressure which keeps skin moist and hydrated, throughout the dry months.

2. Exfoliate (gently)

Exfoliation removes layers of dead skin, leading to healthier skin (with a brighter and clearer appearance).

3. Moisturize regularly

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A great moisturizer for winter skin is "Celestial" (containing almond milk and dove orchid) from Lush.

4. Use a face mist

Face mists are a simple and easy way to keep your skin hydrated. A recommendable all natural, hydrating face mist (containing aloe, rose, and clarifying herbs) is "Breath of Fresh Air" from Lush.

5. Use lip scrub and balm

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Exfoliation is just as important for the lips, as it is for the rest of your skin. Lip scrubs can help scrub away dead skin cells and leave the skin looking/feeling smooth.

6. Don't forget the sunscreen

Sunscreen isn't just for summer weather. Too much sun exposure can be damaging, no matter what season it is.

7. Search for products with minimal & natural ingredients

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Search for products with ingredients such as oatmeal, aloe, and cocoa butter which are less harsh and less likely to cause further irritation to itchy and dry skin.

8. Be picky with your makeup remover

Some makeup removers can be irritating and harsh on your skin. Be on the look out for makeup removers with natural ingredients.

9. Avoid harsh face-masks

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Peel-off masks can cause further irritation to already dry and peeling skin. Swap your harsh masks for something more gentle and kinder to the skin (such as oatmeal or avocado masks).

10. Overnight moisturize

Yes, I know, I already mentioned moisturizer BUT it is extremely important to keep your skin moist and healthy. Overnight moisturizers can help sooth your skin and increase the collagen in your skin (along with many other benefits).

11. Avoid foods with high amounts of sugar and starch contents

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It's the holiday season, and these foods are hard to avoid. High amounts of sugars or starches can have many adverse effects such as acne, inflammation, and premature wrinkling.

13. Add exercise to your routine

Although it's cold outside, it is important to stay active. Regular exercise helps to increase blood flow and nourish skin cells.

14. Know when to see a skincare specialist

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My tips and advice come from research and experience. Skincare professionals can analyze your skin type and help find exact solutions to the problems you're experiencing.

Treat yourself and your skin with care.

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A Guide to Winter Skincare

The perfect skincare routine is different for every person.

1. Start using a humidifier

2. Exfoliate (gently)

3. Moisturize regularly

4. Use a face mist

5. Use lip scrub and balm

6. Don't forget the sunscreen

7. Search for products with minimal & natural ingredients

8. Be picky with your makeup remover

9. Avoid harsh face-masks

10. Overnight moisturize

11. Avoid foods with high amounts of sugar and starch contents

13. Add exercise to your routine

14. Know when to see a skincare specialist

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Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

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4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

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21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

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