Glowing Winter Skin 2014

Hello Friends!


Today I just wanted to talk about what you can do to keep you skin radiant and moisturized this winter. My mother instilled the practice of good skin care throughout my life. I feel it's my job to pass my knowledge on to others.  As I get older I noticed my skin isn't as firm and looking soft as a baby's bottom. I noticed when I wear my sweaters, I have a problem with itching my skin and even scratching to the point of leaving little scratches. In order to prevent the scratchiness, wear another thin layer underneath a sweater.

So I thought I would give you some ideas of what I have tried and want to try in the future. I heard layering your daily serum with a moistizer keeps the serum's ingredients penetrated onto the skin. I use Bobbi Brown's day moisturizer on my face. I want to try putting the L'oreal Age Perfect serum on before my moisturizer to leave my skin feeling super soft. My Bobbi Brown Nightime moisturizer works wonders in the winter. It's a thick cream for my dry skin. I did receive a sample of Philosophy's Hope in a Jar Night Cream so I'm testing this one as we speak. Whatever moisturizer you choose, anything is helpful for the winter days. Remember an SPF for daytime!

I recently read by taking a flaxseed oil supplement can hydrate and help prevent future wrinkles. Look for 1,000 milligram pill form. Flaxseed has a source of omega 3's and your skin uses this to produce its own moisturizing oils.

Using a steamer for you face is also a great way to hydrate the skin. No need to go buy a facial steamer, just boil a pot of water and wait for the steam to rise. Be careful! It can get hot! Use precaution and common sense.

Make sure to exfoliate your skin. I have have been using Neutrogena liquid cleanser and then I add Bobbi Brown's Buffer Gains for the face. Exfoliating your face takes off the dry skin cells that we all accumulate during the winter months. Do this once a week.

Keep the bathroom door closed after your done showering and slather on a good moisturizer just before you dry off. This keeps your skin nice and hydrated. A good shower oil will do wonders. Even Johnson and Johnson baby oil! Just be careful you don't slip getting out of the shower.  Use Caution! It's super slick. The steam from the shower is always good for your skin. Bronzers  don't look natural in the winter. I would like to try the Chanel illuminating powder as a touch of glow and go for the face.

Those are just a few pointers I wanted to share if you suffer from dry skin and want a radiant glow. Sparkle and glow like a snowflake!