FIGHT DRY SKIN THIS WINTER WITH JUST A FEW TIPS

Winter is on its way so make sure you and your skin are ready! I really dread winter, I have a special condition called Cold Urticaria, any guesses what it might be? It's an allergy to the COLD! Funny and ridiculous right? But it's very real. When you are exposed to cold temperatures it causes redness, itching, swelling and hives on the skin that has been in contact with the cold. So when I'm out in the cold for more than 20 minutes, I start to get hives on my legs and all the other symptoms above. I was even prescribed an Epipen just in case I go into anaphylactic shock. Luckily, I hate winter and I try to stay indoors as much as possible and in and out of the car keeps me from getting too cold.

Along with my cold allergy, I have very sensitive skin that get's extremely dry and itchy in the winter. For some people including myself, I get more that just a tight dry feeling, my skin gets so dry that it starts flaking, cracking and I might even have eczema. I've become a PRO at keeping my skin hydrated and itch free! With a few simple steps and a couple of miracle products, you too can be a winter beauty! 

WINTER SKIN CARE TIPS

STAY HYDRATED We all know that drinking eight glasses of water works wonders for our overall health. Water is an essential beauty product and it's practically free! What more can you want? Drinking water keeps your skin cleansed and hydrated, boosting clear and fresh skin. By drinking water you flush out toxins and eliminate the dirt that clogs the pores of your skin, giving you a healthier glow and helping your body maintain its fluid balance and it even helps us keep our skin rejuvenated. If you don't like drinking water like me, try adding a lemon to give it a little flavor.

STAY MOISTURIZED Restoring moisture to your skin is very important and it's an essential for the winter, especially when we lose moisture with the heat on at home. I found a moisturizer that I absolutely can't live without. I use it year round and I've recommended it to soo many people, even ones with eczema and other skin conditions and it really works wonders. It's First Aid Beautys Ultra Repair Cream. The 6 oz tub is $28, a little pricey but I think everyone needs to have this at home and I promise it goes a long way. It also comes in a 2 oz bottle which is $12 and its perfect to throw in your purse and great to test it out before buying the full size.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

BUY A HUMIDIFIER Adding moisture to your room can make a big difference in how you look and feel. A humidifier is another thing that is an essential in my home. If you don't know what it does, it puts moisture back in the air. The device emits water vapor in to the room which increases the level of humidity. It helps ease dry skin, chapped lips, nose bleeds and other conditions that increase with the cold weather. If you feel stuffy in the winter because of the central heating system or space heaters, you need a humidifier. For me it goes beyond this, I also use it as a white noise, which I need in order to sleep. But don't worry humidifiers aren't that noisy, I happen to find it soothing. A great thing is that there are many options on the market that suite all budgets.