I’m a very cold-natured person. Even in the summer, the freezing A/C means my space heater is on at my desk throughout much of the day. This video is basically epitomizes my summer office experience.
When the weather actually starts cooling down in Houston, though we only get snow here once in a blue moon, it does get pretty chilly and I start to see difference in my skin, hair and nails.
Part of this is due to the cool/dryer temperatures and part is due to the use of heaters at home, in the car and at the office. They can really dry your skin out and cause it to become chapped. Because of this, I switch up my beauty routine in the winter to help ensure my skin, hair and nails stay in better shape. Below I’m sharing some products in my rotation that I love using when it’s cooler out.
M A S K I N G
When temperatures are cooler, I like to use face masks to help infuse more moisture into my skin (try this one!) and to also help get rid of dead skin cells. Lately I’ve been using Colleen Rothschild’s dual enzyme polish and love it! It’s a treatment that sloughs away dead skin cells and makes skin look softer, smoother and brighter. I follow it up with a mask if I haven’t masked yet that week or moisturizer if I masked recently.
L I P C O N D I T I O N I N G
My lips are really dry and peel. They’re even worse in the winter. I have found a few products that work really well for me to keep my lips conditioned. I always keep rosebud salve on my nightstand so I remember to apply before bed. During the day, I keep this lip balm and this one at my desk/in my purse. Another product I use once a week is a lip mask by nugg beauty which you can purchase at Target.
H A I R
I’ve mentioned this before, but my second pregnancy totally changed my hair. Even though I’m a year postpartum, I have a ton of breakage, some grays, hair loss and experienced texture changes. I have a lot of rough and wiry hairs on my head and baby hairs all over the place.
I’ve been coloring my roots more often to help cover the grays, and in order to keep my color looking fresh and to help with the dullness factor of my postpartum hair, I’ve been trying out Garnier® Whole Blends™ Color Care with Argan Oil & Cranberry Extracts. As a bonus, it has a very holiday-esque cranberry scent and contains Argan oil and cranberry extracts to protect your color and promote shine.
Since I color my hair, it’s even more important to use products that help protect my color and the overall condition of my hair (especially when it’s cold and dry out and you’re using indoor heat constantly). I have used this blend and also the Honey Treasures blend for damaged hair and have been pleased with both products. You can see a full list of Whole Blends™ products here. All products in the Garnier® Whole Blends™ line are paraben-free.
N A I L S & H A N D S
I paint my nails about once a week or so at home, but something I never used to do is moisturize my cuticles or hands. To be honest, I don’t love the feeling of lotion on my hands. It makes me want to wash them as soon as I put it on. However, in the winter, I find the skin on my hands and knuckles starts to crack and my cuticles are a mess. I tend to blast the heat in my car when it’s cold as hot as it will go, so all of that hot air blowing on me makes the skin on my hands quite awful. So even though I hate the feeling of it, I have to do it because the cracks eventually become uncomfortable which I learned the hard way. I like to use this cuticle cream and I’ve also been using this Aveda hand cream.
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Lots of extra moisturizer!
I wear heavier moisturizer and try to exfoliate more. Key word being “try.”
I exfoliate more and use richer moisturizers.
Deep conditioning hair masks for sure! My hair is also still totally different after my second pregnancy…and I’m 18 months post partum!
I love face masks. I live in Florida so our weather never really gets too cold. I’m still running my A/C, and going to the beach next week.
I apply lotion.
https://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/799029924241821698
I have that same feeling about lotion being on my hands. I really can’t stand it, especially during the day when I am typing on a computer. I like to put hand cream on when I’m going to bed because I don’t notice the feelings as much.
I definitely moisturize more because of dry skin.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/799074549056815105
I use a deep conditioner during the cold winter months!!
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/799087399221530624
I use richer moisturizers and exfoliate more often.
I make sure to use a heavier face moisturizer, deep condition my hair and wear a hat to keep the cold and wind from damaging it. I also use a hair mask to help with dry hair.
tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/799226245435097090
My hair totally changed after my first child. Now that I am pregnant with my second, it’s behaving like it used to before my first (with an exception or two). So crazy!! I have to use a heavier lotion on my face at night in the winter. And I try to drink tons of water, which seems to help me with dryness too.
I honestly don’t change too much. I have dry skin and hair so I use moisturizers and deep conditioners all year long. I might increase my face mask usage in the winter.
More lotion and more lip balm
I use coconut oil to keep my skin smooth in winter
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/799377977016393728
I drink more water and use more moisturizers and lotions when it’s cold out.
https://twitter.com/myway070/status/799380922369851392
ALL THE LOTION EVER!!!! 🙂
I apply a thicker moisturizer when it gets colder otherwise my skin cracks because it gets so dry.
https://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/799420183186128896
I use coconut oil on my hair during cooler months.
https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/799661700345511936
i use a more hydrating/moisturizing sunscreen
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/799973853560643584
I USE A LOT MORE LOTION AND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER 🙂
https://twitter.com/JAIVIANSMOMMY/status/799975002082856960
When it is cold out, I use more moisturizing products such as deep conditioner for my hair.
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https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/800104488593977344
I use a good conditioner on my hair because it gets frizzy in the winter.
I wear my hair down more in the winter and use a heat protection spray since I like to straighten it or curl it in spirals.
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/800385275612499969
I change my beauty routine by adding argan oil and cream into skin and hair care products when it’s cold out.
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I let my hair grow longer in the colder months. I also use intense moisturizers. Thanks so much.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/804105551986704385
Thanks so much.
I use more moisturizers, both on my skin and hair. I also let my hair grow longer. Thanks so much.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/804109930542284802
Thanks again.
I use thicker moisturizers for my hands face and hair!
I usually switch from a foaming facial cleanser to a creamy/milky one. I just switched from Philosophy’s Purity to Caudalie’s Cleansing Milk. I also moisturize at bedtime, which I don’t normally have to do.
I have to use Carmex chapstick in the winter or my lips are horrible. I also love the Bath & Bodyworks body lotion in Spearmit-Eucalyptus. Every couple of days I use coconut oil before bed and just wear long pants to keep it from getting on my sheets.
I definitely use more hand lotion and chapstick!
Tweet – https://twitter.com/lindseyblogs/status/806334289046601732
I use a thicker moisturizer because my skin gets dryer in the Winter.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/806540782622609409
Good lip balm and great shampoo and conditioner such as Garner Whole Blends! Love!
I find that I have to use more moisturizer on my face during the colder season. Also my scalp tends to get a little drier too.
https://twitter.com/MamasMission/status/810901157308723200
I don’t do really anything different. I use the same shampoo and conditioner and blow dry just as always.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/810906971129970689
Extra moisturizer! Day and night!
tweet: https://twitter.com/Twenteries/status/810940125165154304
No, I don’t change anything due to weather.
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https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/811665132740673536
I use more lotion in the winter
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/812369409364856836
I use more moisturizer and chap stick.
As a guy I really don’t call it a beauty routine but as my body ages it needs extra moisturizing. I rum a lot outside and the cold wind wreaks havoc on my face and lips, really drying them out. In the bitter cold I usually apply a bit of petroleum jelly to my face before I head outside!
I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/812797947750576128.
When it’s cold outside I put on more lotion!
I blow dry my hair when it’s cold instead of letting it air dry. so I use extra moisturizer in the winter.
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https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/814314720454963201
I put on moisturizer more often to keep my dry skin hydrated during winter.
The number one thing I do differently, once the nighttime temps dip below the 40s, is to sleep with a cool mist humidifier running in my bedroom. It helps so much with dry skin.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/814848053106667520
I don’t change my beauty routine when it’s cold out.
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https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/814957581215105024
I use more oils in the winter
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/815008133504450560
I change it up by using a more conditioning shampoo and changing my hair color!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/815013050751270916
During the winter I use more hair conditioner and facial moisturizer.
thank you
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/815060705028304900
I moisturize more and use a different type of lotion and different type of chapstick and lipgloss
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About the only change is to use more moisturizer and lip balm. It isn’t that cold here.
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I find myself using more lotion on my hands, arms, feet and definitely more lip balm on my lips!
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We wear winter headbands and ponytails a lot in the winter if not full hats.
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