It's winter, which means there's a good chance that your body is craving moisture. Hair gets brittle, lips gets chapped, and skin gets itchy. But we have solutions for you.
Keep reading to learn how to beat the dry air and keep your body hydrated all winter long. Plus, enter to win a gift pack of three of these items!
Shampoo can dry hair out so to help retain moisture in your hair, be sure to wash it less. Investing in an oil-based moisturizer will also help you lock in the extra moisture that your hair needs. And avoid putting heat on your hair - the heat takes away the little moisture your hair has during the winter.
To moisturize your hair, we recommend products such as Creme of Nature 100% Pure Argan Oil and Miss Jessie's Leave-In Condish. The oil is better for fine hair while the leave-in conditioner is a good option for thicker hair. You can win a bottle of the Creme of Nature 100% Pure Argan Oil below!
To prevent dry lips, avoid lip balms that contain camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol. Instead, look for products with ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, moringa oil, and dimethicone. Sleeping with a humidifier will not only help with your lips but also your hair and body. And try using a lip scrub once a week to help get rid of any dead skin.
Both the Shea Moisture Shea Butter Lip Balm and Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm are helpful products to carry around in the winter. Pick your prefence - Burt's Bees is a thicker balm due to the beeswax, while the Shea Moisture squeeze tube has a thinner consistency. Enter to win the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm below!
To keep your skin smooth, take lukewarm - not hot - showers, and moisturize immediately after showering. Exfoliate your skin to help get rid of any dryness or dead and flaky skin on the body. And invest in products that are made for AM and PM to help focus on parts of your body that may be drier than others.
We like the Nivea Soft Refreshing Soft Moisturizing Creme because it leaves skin feeling soft throughout the day. If you are looking for something that will help you moisturize your face over time, the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm would be a great addition to your skincare regimen. Find out how to win the Nivea Soft Refreshing Soft Moisturizing Creme below!
With these tips, you will be able to beat the winter breeze and allow for your skin and hair to glow all winter long.
*One lucky constestant will be chosen at random to receive Creme of Nature 100% Pure Argan Oil, Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm and Nivea Soft Refreshing Soft Moisturizing Cream. Giveaway is open through March 3rd, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member 1AlwaysNYC1!
Deep moisture for my face and hair, for sure!
I use a moisturizing shampoo and soap.
i use coconut oil on my hair and skin, olive oil and a lil vaseline sometimes
I would love to win this because I never know what to use on my skin during winter months. There is so many different products out there and I just don't know what to pick
I alternate between a great skin lotion like Curel or Pond's and a great skin oil after my nightly shower or bath for my skin - for my hair, I use a silk product leave-in conditioner.
I use lotion and shampoo once a week
I use hair masks.
Moisurizing
I drink lots of water and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
In the winter I use after-shower oils (including baby oil on occasion) that you apply before you dry off. Especially on my ankles and elbows - otherwise I have alligator skin! My hands get the Extra Strength Intensive Care lotions because they are AWFUL - they get dry and those little cracks that feel like paper cuts.
I use an argan oil and shea butter treatment as need on the hair. For my skin, I opt for a cleansing oil most days instead of soap.
Burt's Bees lip balm is my fav!
Humidifier and good lotion plus drink plenty of water
prevent your hair and body from feeling too dry in the winter? Humidifier 24/7 / drink water / warm water never hot in the shower / hair mask once a week / sleep mask 2 times a week / heavy moisturizer / lip balm / body butter to list just a few
I use Argan oil after I get out of the shower.