The cold weather is rough on your skin, so a lot of people struggle with dry skin and chapped lips during the winter. When your skin dries out and cracks, it looks dull and you lose that natural glow. That’s why it’s important that you take extra care during the winter and make sure that your skincare routine protects you properly. These are the best ways to prevent dry skin in the winter.
Choose The Right Moisturizer When choosing skincare products for the winter, your moisturizer is the most important thing. The right moisturizer will hydrate your skin and protect it so it doesn’t dry out, but the wrong products can make the problem a lot worse. Ideally, you want a thick cream that contains high levels of ceramides because this will hydrate the skin well. You should also look for products that contain lactic acid, which helps to remove the top layer of dead skin. Thicker products are best because they create a better barrier to protect the skin, but they can be problematic if you have oily skin. People with oily skin often find that thicker products make their skin appear greasy, so it’s important to try a few different products and find a good balance so skin is hydrated and protected, but not too oily.
Pick The Right Lipstick People spend plenty of time finding the right products for their skin but forget about their lips. When the weather is cold, your lips will get dry and chapped, and it will be a lot worse if you use the wrong kind of lipstick. Satin lipsticks are your best option because they have a high oil content. You can visit Dose of Colors to find a great range of beautiful satin lipsticks. Matte lipsticks are best avoided during the winter because they have a lower oil content and can dry your lips out more.
Avoid Harsh Cleansers Exfoliating and cleansing your skin regularly is important if you want to get smoother skin, but you need to be careful with the products that you use in the winter. Alcohol-based cleaners and cleansers with a heavy fragrance can irritate the skin and cause it to dry out. It’s best to go for gentle cleansers with no alcohol, and always look for ones that are labeled fragrance free.
Turn The Temperature Down In The Shower When it’s freezing cold outside, a nice hot shower is great, but it could be damaging your skin. When you have a hot shower, it dries your skin out a lot. If you want to make sure that your skin stays looking radiant during the winter, you need to turn the temperature down and use lukewarm water and try to limit your time in the shower as well.
Get A Humidifier Lack of humidity in your home will dry your skin out as well. If the air in your home is particularly dry, you can get a humidifier to get more moisture into the air. Ideally, you want to keep humidity at around 30% to 50%.
If you follow these tips, you can stop your skin from drying out during the winter and keep that natural glow.
My hair journey began when I looked for new products to help my it grow and for it to be in softer and in better condition. Early one, I found Ojon Restorative Treatment. I really believed that it helped get my hair stronger and more vibrant. My hair felt more moisturized and softer. I decided not too long ago to not use any more relaxers on my hair. I wanted to find more natural methods and products. One tub of Ojon cost $50 at the time. It was one of the most expensive products that I used, but it worked so it was worth it. One day I turned on the television and saw on QVC the founder and his wife on and her hair was beautiful. QVC had Ojon for a few years. The company was sold to Loreal then it went to Origins. Later it was not available anymore unless you saw it on Amazon or eBay for exorbitant prices. That was crazy.
Last year I saw the creator of Ojon on HSN selling a new line called Tweak-d. I saw Tweak-d shampoo and conditioner. And I saw a new version of the restorative treatment call Tweak-d Restore Ancient Rituals Rejuvenating Oil. I was excited and wanting to hear more.
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What It Is: An intensive hair and body oil formulated to help moisturize dry hair and skin.
What It Does
Helps to rejuvenate the look of dry skin and hair
Helps to moisturize dry skin
Can be mixed with your body creams, shampoos, conditioners and styling products for a boost of hydration
The ingredients on the back of the box
TWEAK-D RESTORE HAIR & BODY OIL
Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Bassia Butyracea Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Elaeis Guineesis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil, Prinsepia Utilis Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Mel (Honey), Tocopherol. I heard on one of the presentations that the fragrance was natural but I have to do some research on that.
Tweak-d Restore Ancient Rituals Rejuvenating Oil is said to be Ojon taken up a notch. I purchased it when it was a Today’s Special on auto-delivery on Hisn.com. I used as a leave-in conditioner but you can also use it as a pre-treatment or body lotion.
Here’s a video below about the oil.
It’s so great to have the Ojon, I mean a pumped-up version call Tweak-d Restore Ancient Rituals Rejuvenating Oil back.
Party season is upon us and all those late nights, early starts and too much fun are beginning to take their toll. There are so many top tips we could tell you about how to look and feel your best over the Christmas season, but are you really going to turn down your staff party to head to bed early? Seems unlikely.Instead the key is finding some balance. You don’t have to give up the fun times, but maybe you could include some serious downtime to avoid overload. We look at how you can find your normal even in a sea of festive craziness and frivolity.
Remember the water? If you thrive on a liquid diet of caffeine and spirits at this time of year, it’s perfectly ok to take a break. Fill up an on-the-go bottle and remember to sip regularly throughout the day to get your fill. Your whole body is going to seriously thank you. It’s not just the fact that it helps keep your insides healthy, flushing out toxins; water also helps your vital organs function properly too. To top it off, drinking water regularly and you don’t have to drink gallons of the stuff, will keep your skin fresh and give your eyes some sparkle. If you find water a challenge to drink add some natural citrus fruit for added zing.
Invest in some products Help combat the cold and the over indulgence with some special beauty products that will help give your skin a fighting chance of radiating health While no moisturiser in the land can undo the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle, some healing balms will help your skin feel so much better. Opt for products with natural ingredients such as Nefera and get the ‘aaah’ factor as your skin soaks up some goodness.
Get some quality sleep You might not get to lie in until noon but if you can invest some good quality hours in sleeping, then your mind and body is going to thank you for it. By good quality we mean, alcohol and caffeine-free and early enough so you’re not overtired but definitely won’t struggle dropping off. Don’t underestimate how much good a great night’s sleep will do you, setting you up perfectly for that college ball or family get-together.
Head outside Pretty much the last thing any ne wants to do is go out in the cold and get some exercise but avoiding daylight is going to leave you feeling sluggish and slow, so wrap up against the elements and brave the great outdoors. Offer to walk a friend’s dog or run with a friend or colleague if it gets you out and about. If you really can’t face it then head to the gym and treat your body to a workout. Those endorphins released from having pushed your body hard will make the pain well worth it. Enjoy the holiday season even more by investing some time in yourself and help make next year, a year to remember.
If you live in St. Louis, Missouri or plan to be in area on September 15th, the Beauty Buzz event is a must for you to attend. The charitable event, sponsored by the St. Louis Press Club, raises money for college scholarships for local journalism students. Neiman Marcus will host this year’s event in September at their St. Louis store in Plaza Frontenac. I am honored to be serving on the committee for the first time this year, on behalf of the organization that I work for. Event co-chairs are Sheri Sherman, Faith Berger, Miran Halen and Ellen Soule.
The Beauty Buzz is an opportunity to be a part of our beauty mix, to mingle and will feature a runway event. All to have a little “fun” and and raise some “funds” for media scholarships; and will feature cosmetic and skincare demonstrations and a chance to learn tricks of the trade from the Neiman Marcus experts.
Click HERE to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and chances to win prizes at the event.
And don’t forget, enjoy brunch bites from the Zodiac.
The money raised at the Beauty Buzz event supports many local journalism students with scholarships. What a great way for you to enjoy yourself and help inspire students to achieve their dreams at the same time.
At the meeting in June, the St. Louis Press Club kicked off the Beauty Buzz event.
JT on the right with fellow St. Louis Press Club committee member (She won the gift at the kick-off meeting)
While there is more to life than looks, everybody wants to feel good about the reflection staring back at them in the mirror. It’s a matter of self-confidence, at the end of the day, and that matters. It’s about improving your mental health. If you aren’t happy with your appearance then you need to do something about that. It’s important, whether you realize it or not. Here are some ideas for those of you out there who want to feel beautiful. We all deserve to feel that way, so it’s time to start valuing yourself.
Focus on your skin. For many people, confidence issues stem from their skin. They say that acne and other problems go away after your teens, but that isn’t the case for everyone. Some of us experience skin blemishes in our twenties and beyond. Still, there’s a lot you can do to change the appearance of your skin simply by improving your lifestyle. Drinking more water, for example, can hydrate your skin to give it a healthier glow. You might even want to try an anti-ageing moisturizer.
Of course, for some people, the problem is their age. Even if you live a healthy lifestyle, time can be very cruel to the skin. Wrinkles start to form, and the face starts to sag. That doesn’t mean you’re any less beautiful, but it’s understandable that this might knock your self-esteem. However, there are options available to you. You might want to check out these plastic surgery videos if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your face. There are plenty of cosmetic routes you can take to improve the appearance of your skin. Of course, keeping yourself healthy is still important on top of that.
Start sleeping properly. As mentioned in the previous point, staying healthy is the best way to improve your appearance. This is definitely the case when it comes to maintaining a proper sleeping pattern. Adequate sleep is essential to a healthy lifestyle. If you want to see results from exercising and eating healthy then you need to rest properly. It helps your muscles to repair after a workout, and it keeps your metabolism working properly. Rest really can have a massive impact on your appearance. They don’t call it “beauty sleep” for no reason.
Focus on your fashion options. Take a look at your wardrobe. What are your fashion options? If you don’t feel happy with your appearance then the issue might be your clothes. For many self-conscious people, this is usually the case. If you lack self-esteem when it comes to your appearance then you might be prone to hiding yourself behind loose-fitting or unflattering clothing. You should be looking for outfits that accentuate your beauty rather than hiding. Well-fitted attire always looks best. Your body shape doesn’t matter – all that matters is making your clothes look tailor-made to your physique. Sometimes, a simple belt around a loose dress (hugging it a little more closely to your sides) can completely transform your appearance.
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You are beautiful. It’s so easy to think that you’re not. To let insecurities in. To beat yourself down. But it’s time that all stopped. Because you are you, and you can never change that. So you’re going to want to stop wishing that it could. Even if you don’t realize that you’re doing it, or you don’t mean to be so hard on yourself, you really do need to start being a lot kinder to yourself. You’re all that you have, so work it! Instead of looking in the mirror and criticizing what you see, why not choose to see the positives? Choose to focus on the good things that you’ve got going on. Because we all know that you have them!
For some people, this entire process can be a lot easier said than done. But it doesn’t have to be. You just need to know what to do to make it happen. Sometimes, you’re going to need to work on your mindset more than anything else. And that will take work. But if you want to feel great about yourself, you’ll be able to do it. Then you have some of the physical changes that you’ll need to make. Because if you’re not already rocking what you’ve got to the full potential, you have to change that. You’re going to want to work in some key changes and enhancements of what you already have to feel at your best. So let’s look at exactly how you’re going to do it.
Focus On Positivity The first thing that you’re going to want to do is adjust your mind. If you’re always so hard on yourself or you know that it’s going to be tough to feel confident, here’s where to start. Work on developing a positive mindset. By learning to become positive, you’re going to be in the best possible position to start changing your life and how you feel about yourself. So work on this before you do anything else. Well, except for the second point.
Stop Comparing Yourself At the same time, you really need to stop comparing yourself to others. It’s something that we all naturally do, but it’s not really something that’s good for you. This can often be the reason why you get so insecure in the first place. But you do need to know that you have the power to stop these insecure feelings. So it’s time to stop comparing yourself to others and to focus on yourself instead.
Look For The Good Next, you’re going to want to start to focus on the good things that you have going on. Of which there will be a ton. Now that you’re not focusing on others, but you’re focusing on yourself instead, you’ll want to start to pick out the things that you do like about yourself. Whether it’s your long and strong nails, your beautiful eyes, or your great figure, focus on that. Make sure that you feel good about the things that you have already.
Change Your Energy At the same time, if there’s any negativity in your life, you need to let it go. Even if this is certain people. Because when you start to change your energy, you’ll learn that you can attract what you want. If this means that you get to start feeling better in your own skin and bringing out more positivity, isn’t it worth it?
Put Yourself First If you’re someone that has always put others before you, then it’s time to stop. You want to work with what you’ve got? Well, that’s going to take work. And how can you work on you when you’re giving others all of your energy? It’s like they say with your putting on your oxygen mask – you need to have yours on first so that you can help others. So do you, and then go back to helping them.
Focus On Your Health How is your health looking lately? Sometimes, the reason we don’t always feel at our best, is because we don’t actually feel at our best. When your not that healthy, you won’t always feel great. So work on becoming a little healthier in your life, and see how it makes you feel about yourself overall.
Exercise A really great way to emphasis what you’ve got is to exercise. Now, everybody has a different shape. And you were born that way. You won’t always be able to change that. But you can use exercise as a way to shape your body and feel better about yourself. Because exercise makes you happier too, so it’s a win-win.
Fuel Your Body As a step on from that, you’re going to want to look at what you’re eating. Because one of the simplest ways to really boost your beauty naturally is just to eat well. When you’re eating foods that fuel your body, it shows. From lean proteins and whole grains to fruits and veggies, when the bulk of your diet is highly nutritious, you will look and feel great. So if you’re tired of your skin looking dull or your hair feeling limp, look to your diet.
Avoid Stress If you’re dealing with a lot of stress right now, it will show in how you look. So work on changing that. Make sure that you’re staying away from stressful situations and toxins. Not only if this important for anti-aging and your overall beauty levels, but it’s also important for your mental health overall.
Take Care Of Your Skin From here, you’re then going to want to make sure that you’re really looking after your skin. If you don’t have a solid skincare routine, now’s the time to start. Make sure that you read up on your skin type. Find out everything from the best type of cleanser to use and when to wear a face mask to what treatments you should be using. Then, you’ll be in the best possible position to work on your skin. And a better complexion always gives you a better base to work with.
Dress For Your Shape But don’t forget about fashion either. If you want to make sure that you’re able to work with what you’ve got, you need to be able to dress confidently. What you wear really can affect how you feel about yourself. So make sure that you’re dressing to show off your body type. Whether this is accentuating your waistline or working with your long legs, go for it. You’ll be surprised by how powerful this one step can be.
Accentuate Your Natural Beauty Being naturally beautiful doesn’t always mean rolling out of bed and hoping for the best. If you want to feel at your best naturally, then you have to work on that a little. From getting that good base like we said, to taking care of your teeth, looking after your eyelashes, shaping your brows and making sure that you treat your hair well, it all helps. So make sure that you’re doing what you can to highlight your beauty naturally.
Take Pride In Your Appearance From here, you’re then going to want to ensure that you take as much pride in your appearance as possible. To really rock what you’ve got, you need to get into the habit of doing your makeup and dressing well on a regular basis. This always makes you feel more put-together too.
Go All Out And while you’re there, why not get yourself a new hairstyle too? If you’re not really doing much with your hair, you’ll want to change that. Because different styles can show off your natural bone structure, so speak to your stylist about what kind of shape and style you should look to have.
Become Your Best Self Finally, you’re going to want to ensure that you do what you can to make sure that you’re becoming your best self. You should find that, as you work through each of these steps, you start to feel incredible. And you’ll pretty much be your best self. But this should be your goal. Don’t see this as changing who you are – it’s showing off the person that you already are. So embrace these changes and realize that you’ve always been beautiful, you just didn’t believe in yourself.
So now that you’ve seen the steps, do you see that you can do this? Do you realize that you just need to change the way that you see yourself, and how you think about yourself, and you’ll be able to make it happen? Because you can. If you want to feel beautiful and become the very best version of yourself, you just need to believe that you can do it. Because it’s already there inside of you, you just have to let it out.
Now that you know how to do it, don’t let anything hold you back. Make sure that you’re focusing on yourself, you’re working on your mind, your body, your health, and your appearance, and you’ll be looking and feeling your best before you know it.
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Bubbling with Elegance and Grace started out as an outlet for my passion for fashion but has evolved into a place for me to teach, collaborate, and inspire. My hubby has since joined the team and we have been digital creators for 13 years. We are thankful for those who believed in us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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