I have super dry skin that only gets worse in the winter, regardless of the excessive amount of water that I consume. Not only does my skin just look dry, but my skin hurts, aches, gets red, and worst of all, it makes me look older. ;) But seriously, if you've tried everything and your skin is still dry, try these tips that I swear by:
- Saturate a washcloth with warm or slightly hot water.
- Place on the face (or areas on the face that need it) for 30 seconds.
- While face is still damp, apply a thick moisturizer in a thick layer. If you have none, try regular, plain Greek Yogurt. I love Cera Ve, La Roche Posay, Simple, and Neutrogena moisturizers for drugstore.
- To keep the moisturizer on your skin, I use these plain paper sheet masks. But what I've used before is cut pieces of Saran Wrap (cling fillm, plastic wrap) and place them on cheeks, forehead, and chin. I'm dry all over, but place them on the areas where your skin is dry.
- Leave for 20 minutes and massage into skin, gently wiping away the excess moisturizer until there is a layer that is completely absorbed into the skin.
How do you keep your skin moisturized in colder months?
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This is a great tip Elle, I'll be trying it on my dry patches, xoxo.
ReplyDeletei love using yogurt as a mask...i have super dry skin, too. i have also found that honey as a mask helps.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI use facial moisturizer twice a day
Now I use Vichy Aqua product and it really moisturizes my face. Thanks for sharing hun <3
ReplyDeleteDry skin in the winter is the worst, thanks for the tip! I tend to have oily skin but continually using a moisturizer is still one of the best tricks I have for healthy skin.
ReplyDeleteI have combo skin, and while my T-zone is always oily, the rest of my face is usually dry. Must really try those paper sheet masks.
ReplyDeleteDry skin is such a problem in winter! The Michigan climate where I live is painfully dry--so steps like these are necessary!
ReplyDeleteSuper wise and interesting tips honey, totally agree with you <3
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I have never used yogurt as a face mask. I going to try this out soon, I once had really bad dry skin on my face. It hurt so bad.
ReplyDeleteMy skin is very dry all year long. I am going to try out your tip. Thanks.
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yesss i needed this post. my skin has been so dry because of the weather! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteI am soo dry right now! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteThe winter is so annoying for this right? I am dry and patchy in weird places and my makeup sticks to it :-( Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteUgh, dry skin is so annoying in the winter! Thanks for the tip!
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That sounds so relaxing and like a great moisturizing treat for your skin!
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Usually my skin is pretty oily, but lately it feels (and looks) awfully dry. I will definitely try this recipe. :) Thank you so much for sharing :)))
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i have super oily skin vich never dries...but love the diy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great diy! I always moisturize my skin twice a day, especially in the winter.
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My skin is so strange. I fight oily skin on my face but everywhere I have to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize because it gets so dry, especially in the winter.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely fantastic - I swear by coconut oil as of late for dry skin, but am definitely up for trying something new that you find works :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tip Elle! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome tip & it's so easy, too! My skin is wicked dry in this cold New England weather :(
ReplyDeleteI've heard about these paper face masks before! I was just thinking yesterday I need to start doing a weekly facial mask to help my dry skin. Definitely going to check these out!!
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Great tips! I usually have combination-to-oily skin, but my face does get drier during the winter. I love the idea of using Greek yogurt.
ReplyDeleteThis made me giggle! as can just imagine trying to use cling film on my face and getting in a big fat mess!
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Great tips! I had no idea Greek yogurt could be used in a "pinch." Good to know! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the yogurt before, such a fabulous tip! I am so grateful for your insightful comments. Have a great week ahead hun!
ReplyDeleteI have heard so many people mention using this product and I haven't yet! Something about using food on my face makes me nervous, but if everyone swears by it then it must work!
ReplyDeleteNever tried the yogurt before, but I swear by CeraVe. Love that stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna have to try this on my nose... nothing has worked so far! :/
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. I make sure to apply hand cream every single time I wash my hands. I also try to avoid hot showers
ReplyDeleteWow...this seems so refreshing! Almost every moisturizer makes me break out, but I do like Clinique's Moisturizing Gel! I think it would work extra well with the saran wrap trick!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. My face has been peeling since my sister's wedding, and my hands are super dry and itchy. Totally trying this!
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