Hey ya'll,
Wow. I feel like it's been at least 300 years since I last posted... but here I am! I've missed this happy little place so much. I meant to make a New Year's resolution about blogging more... but. Yeah. Didn't really happen. :) So here it, almost St. Patrick's Day and I'm finally blogging. Thank you for the applause.
Here in the South, the winter is much kinder in several regards:
1. It's shorter
2. It's not soo brittle-ly cold
3. It's not quite as dry
(which translates not as much static and your skin doesn't feel like its about to crack off of your bones)
But still, it is a little dry and windy. So here's some tips on how to keep your skin lovely in spite of the dryness.
The most important thing, in my opinion, is actually not moisturizer, though that is certainly exceedingly important. But more on that later... The most important thing is to keep your skin clean. The natural oils in your skin can act as a protector but often when combined with make-up and the daily grime of life, it can actually cause your skin to chap in the cold or wind.
Find a good cleanser that's not harsh or super abrasive. I use MaryKay Timewise 3-1 Cleanser for combination to oily skin.
I'm very fond of the little micro-scrubbies that gently exfoliate my skin. Many people make the mistake of using a serious exfoliating product on their skin but please, PLEASE don't do that! :) Just because your face burns more when you're finished doesn't make it more clean. (I only say that because that is exactly what I used to think, and I know [ok, hope] I'm not the only one.) So lighten up a little bit! Throw away that sandpaper in a bottle and treat your skin to something a little softer- like MaryKay. It's pretty much a dream in a bottle.
Next, absolutely find yourself a proper moisturizer. Nothing too thick or you will feel like you have a mask on all day; but too thin either, or you'll feel like your face will drip off. (Trust me. I have unfortunate personal experience with both of these extremes.) You want something creamy and most definitely oil free. I use MaryKay Timewise moisturizer and it's perfectly divine!
You can put several layers on without feeling like you added an inch to your face and it creates a super smooth canvas for your make-up. It's even gentle enough to use on very dry skin or mild irritations when other lotions might burn a little. I've also tried the Botanicals by MaryKay and found it to be lovely as well. Moisturizing well and often helps keep your skin looking fresh and healthy. Go pamper your skin a little and see if you don't notice a difference! :)
A few other tips:
~wear sunblock
~drink water
~don't wash your face with super hot water (it'll dry it out more)
~eat healthfully
~just be gentle with your skin!
There are many places that offer quality skin care products but MaryKay is one of my favorites. They have some outstanding, and affordable, options for skin care, as well as awesome make-up colors and gorgeous fragrances! Check them out online at MaryKay.com! And if you want to speak with one of their amazing consultants, drop me a line and I will put you in touch with one of the several awesome ladies that I know!
Have a super weekend, ya'll! Enjoy the sun, the snow, the rain, the cold, the sand, the city.... wherever you are... ENJOY!
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