Skin getting dry in the winter?

I had a great question from a friend last week. She asked me about her skin getting dry in the winter and what she could do about it. It's a great question and lots of us deal with our skin changing because of the seasons. So, if you have that issue - here is my recommendation:

Do a moisturising skin mask. I recommend a mask rather than changing your moisturizer because the need is seasonal and changing so answer the problem with a temporary but effective solution. If your daily moisturizer is working, keep it and just add a mask so that when summer comes you don't have to switch products yet again.

Masks can do different things - exfoliate, cleanse, brighten. And they can moisturize. So you can do 2 things: buy a mask or make one.

Here's my recommendation for buying a moisturising mask:

The Boots No. 7 Intense Moisture mask for only $19.99 at Target or Ulta:



Philosophy Lasting Hope Mask $20-$25 at most department stores, Ulta and Sephora: (I feel the need to speak up and say how strange it is they named this mask after Jesus, The Lasting Hope for real)



These are good price points and you'll keep them throughout the winter season. Depending on how dry your skin gets I would recommend using the mask twice a week and then see if you need more or less moisture. Of course, make sure you are also using a moisturizer daily during the winter.

If spending $20 ain't yo thang, then do a mask of full octane mayonnaise or avocado or both. Clean your face and then cover it will mayo (not light mayo, not miracle whip - I mean full fat, old fashioned mayonnaise) or mash up an avocado and spread it on your face and leave some left over for snacking or mix them both together and put that in your face (but don't add salsa, that is better for chips, not your face). Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse off. The fats in the mayo and avacado are absorbed by your skin and some of the proteins in the mayo can help your skin as well.

So, don't let winter dryness drag you down, just mask it! And remember to gently exfoliate regularly and use your moisturizer every day.

Hope this helps!

~Linds