What are some cold weather beauty tips?

I recently moved to Toronto from California and am pretty much experiencing seasons for the first time. The cold weather has dried out my skin and given me a rash. My hair is also drying out. Cold weather pros, I beseech you! Is there some trick to this? I feel like it's gone beyond lotion and conditioner. Any advice you have would be great.





Thanks so much!What are some cold weather beauty tips?
To bring moisture to skin and heal the rashes, I would recommend all natural lotions, oils and salves, such as: Badger Healing Balm, Badger Evolving Body Care Oil, Coconut Oil, Argan Oil, 100% Pure Aqua Boost Serum and raw cocoa or shea butter. The Balm Balm line of oils, lip balm and moisturizers are simple yet versatile.





Use gentle cleaners and exfoliators (plain ground oatmeal mixed with honey is a wonderful treatment that not only rids dead skin but also adds moisture.) Stay away from products with SLS and SLES (sodium lauryl sulfate/sodium laureth sulfate) since they will irritate the skin, stripping away the natural moisture. Dr. Bronner's Unscented Liquid Soap is easy on the body, only ridding dirt and not natural oils.





Switching to mineral/natural makeup has helped many skin types from dry to oily to breakout prone (allows skin to breath without chemicals). Though Bare Escentuals markets itself as pure, it is not. Checking ingredients is a must. Good brands are: After Glow Cosmetics, Monave, 100% Pure and Zosimos Botanicals. If at a drugstore, the best option (though not 100% ';natural';) is Organic Wear by Physicans Formula along with Burt's Bee's.





For hair, only use hot styling tools when needed and try a leave-in hair conditioner (Dr. Bronner's Hair Conditioner %26amp; Style Creme, Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner or a dab of an oil.) Instead of shampooing often, a dry shampoo will erase the oil without stripping the ends. Two (or 3) weekly deep treatments also help; try Extra Virgin Olive Oil (coat scalp and hair, leave on 30-40 minutes and shampoo), Neem Oil, Avocado Hair mask (works double duty as a face mask). If in a rush and you cannot make an avocado hair treatment, try Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Treatment.





Incorporating foods with omega 3 works from the inside out. Raw, unsalted walnuts are a wonderful source and easy to throw into cereal and make for an easy snack. Flax seed is another fab source of omega's. This article gives a wonderful list and detailing on 20 foods/minerals for healthy skin (including hydration needs): http://www.ecosalon.com/best-foods-for-h鈥?/a>





Hope I was able to help. The tip from the previous commenter about layering clothing and wearing warm accessories (beanies/hats, scarves, lined gloves, warm tights or socks) will help greatly. (Apply some body cream then layer on the socks %26amp; gloves; it will work as a daytime deep treatment thanks to the bodies own warmth allowing the rich ingredients to penetrate the skin at a deeper level.)What are some cold weather beauty tips?
Have you highlighted/dyed your hair? If so, stop!


It's just a matter of getting used to it. Make sure you cover up well. If your body is too cold, it's natural that your skin/hair dries up. That is a natural instinct: If you were moist, your body thinks it would freeze up in the cold weather and therefore needs to get rid of any type of water.


My best advice is accessory with sweaters and layers. Not only fashionable, but also will keep you warm and your skin healthy.


As for your hair, don't iron (if you iron) for a while, and don't go outside when your hair is wet. Make sure it is completely dry. Also, get hair lotion. They really help and provide nutrients for your hair. Just make sure not to put to much or your hair looks oily.





So overall, the trick is stay warm and covered :] The less skin exposed to the harsh air, the less your body will react, and the more moist it will stay.


And your skin will naturally get lighter too, so don't worry about that either :)
I am from Toronto ;)





It is not cold yet!


In winter, dress warmly with a thick coat, wear a scarf and a hat, wear gloves and put lotion on your hands (and other dry parts) because the dry, cold air will chap your skin