A way to help fend off dry skin

Last year I posted about how changing seasons can wreak havoc on your skin. It mentions some steps on how to combat the issues. I just wanted to mention two things that I've found to be really helpful.

1. Sunscreen!

I got into wearing sunscreen after noticing a tan begin to form during the beginning of my college times. I didn't realize that the trips I was taking to classes were exposing me to enough sun to get a tan. It was slight, but still, it was there. It really drove the point home that the sun's rays were damaging my skin. Now that it's colder, I wear long sleeves and pants, so my body's protected, but my face isn't. Wearing sunscreen on my face is a daily habit.

At first I was worried about wearing sunscreen because I have combination skin and I know that sunscreen has a tendency to be oily. I combated the problem by using milk of magnesia as a mask for 10 minutes to absorb the extra oil and then wiping it away with a damp cloth.

BUT, now that it's getting drier, I don't have to worry about absorbing the oil. The sunscreen is just enough to keep my skin from drying out like it usually does about now. Also, I have a sunscreen that's SPF 50, so I don't have to use as much to get an SPF equivalent of, say, SPF 30.

2. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Lotion

This is a veeery rich moisturizer, yet it can still feel lightweight. It's really weird, but very cool. It's good at keeping your skin hydrated so winter doesn't ruin your face and not being too emollient so that it breaks down your foundation. I use it at night, but it can be used in the morning as well. It has a really interesting smell that I can't really describe, so that may be an issue for you. It's definitely not fragrance-free. Part of the smell comes from the cocoa butter, I think, and the other part comes from some kind of perfume they've added. I don't mind it, but you may. Just keep it in mind. Also, I like this picture because it shows the tube and the box. If you do go to buy this, look for the box, not just the tube.

I hope this was helpful. I just wanted to give you a heads up on some products I feel have been really successful lately at helping my winter skin stay away.

Have a beautiful day!
~Stacie

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