Sarah E.'s Winter Beauty Essentials

It is now winter, and that means you must give more TLC to your body and hair. I have selected a few items as my winter essentials. Feel free to comment below with your winter must haves.

 My would first winter essential is water. It is essential to keep your body hydrated with water especially as the weather gets harsher. Water helps and prevents all of the cons of winter: chapped lips, flaky skin, dry scalp, etc. So, before you leave the house don't forget your bottle of water.

You will not catch me without any type of lip product in winter. These two items ( left to right: C.O. Bigelow SPF 15 Mentha Lip Balm and C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Night Balm) helps to keep my lips soft and smooth and ready for any lip color I want to apply. I use the Mentha lip balm several times during the day, but save the night balm for before bed so can work as a deep conditioner for my lips. Before applying either product you can use a lip scrub.

 My handy-dandy Clarisonic Plus is an item that keeps my skin glowing like it was summertime. This is a great exfoliator for the body and face. After using the brush head for sensitive skin and brush head for  body, my skin is soft like a baby's bottom and free of dead skin.

Vitamin E is one of my all time favorite products for the harsh winter weather  because it can be use in several ways. I can apply it to my hair for a boost of shine and nutrients. Use it at night for my skin so it can be nourished to stay bright and healthy. And my nails to keep my cuticles in check. Vitamin E will spoil your hair and skin.

 One of my biggest issues when the weather starts to get colder is dry, ashy feet. But thanks to Philosophy I can solve this problem. Every night,  I apply the Soul Owner cream all over my feet and then lock in the moisture with a fuzzy sock. While you are sleep, this cream is really working to exfoliate and soften the feet. So when you wake up, your feet look and feel so refreshed.

You're probably wondering Sarah E., why are you using something with the word " Hoofmaker" in it? Well, my friend you'll use it to if you had the same results I have had. This product was originally used by horse makers to moisturized their horses' hooves. The horse owners soon seen a tremendous outcome with the condition if their hands and nails. I apply the product throughout the day to my hands and nails  to prevent nail damage and rough areas. You can use this product anywhere you may been experiencing dry spots.

In the winter I am extra kind to my hair. I already have thick and coarse hair, so it does not help when it is exposed to strong wind. That is why weekly I use a deep hair mask like the one above from Neutrogena. Use a plastic hair cap so the moisture can really absorb into your hair and scalp. For years I was addicted to Morrocan Oil, but I have recently found something that might be better than it. With the Wen Replenishing Treatment (on the right) I can use it as deep scalp treatment at night or a daily hair to ad moisture to my hair. With both products I get shiny, bouncy locks that does not look like a victim of winter.

Treat your skin, body, and hair with love and care during these cold months so you can already be prepared for the summer.

                                                           With love,
                                                           Sarah E.