The Best Beauty Hacks for Winter

Someone posted about it only being 4 months until Christmas the other day and I have to admit that panicked me a little, how is 2017 going by so quickly? While it is still summer (just), the way this year is flying by we will soon find the colder months knocking on our doors. So to make sure you are ready, I’ve come up with some of the best beauty hacks for winter that you just need to know.

Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.

During the colder months, your skin will likely become dryer, so it needs all the hydration opportunities it can take. With that in mind, it is worth upping your moisturiser game. For instance, you could swap cream for an oil, as they are less heavy and less likely to clog your pores.

If you are suffering from dry hands or feet, then think about moisturising and covering with a pair of cotton gloves and socks. I’ve found the best way to do this is to slather the area in a nice thick cream and pop on a pair of gloves and socks right before bed, giving the cream as much time as possible to work its magic.

When it comes to your face, making sure you use a good hydrating serum can make all the difference. There are ideas that damp skin can actually absorb your moisturiser better, so don’t be afraid to put one on after the other. Also using a few drops before your favourite sheet mask can help with hydration, so don’t be afraid to play around with your products and find what routine works best for you.

Don’t forget to shop around for ideas. Checking out trade suppliers like Ellisons to see what MUAs and beauticians are using can be a great way to get inspiration.

Oats are your friend.

I always find my skin gets quite itchy in winter and a great way to combat this is by having an oatmeal bath. It works due to the fact oatmeal is naturally full of vitamins, minerals and lipids, perfect for soothing the skin. All you need to do is pop a cupful of plain oatmeal into your bath and then sit back and relax.

Naturally, care for your lips.

Winter is always so harsh on your lips, but there are a lot of items around the home you can use to help care for them, for instance, a cool tea bag will help heal and hydrate the lips, thanks to the tannin in tea.

If your lips are getting a bit flaky then a mix of brown sugar and honey can make for a great exfoliator, all you need to do is mix it in the palm of your hand, gently apply to your lips and then wash off. After you are finished, use a moisturising lip balm to seal in the goodness of the honey.

Think about your makeup.

If you are suffering from dry skin thanks to the harsh winter a weather, a foundation of cream or liquid will offer better coverage than a powder, which will draw attention to your dry spots.

Exfoliate.

All that dry, flaky and tight skin of winter, means you have a dry skin build up and the best way to get rid of it, is of course exfoliate. However, you need to be careful with the type of exfoliator you use, after all harshly exfoliating damaged skin can cause skin breakage. So you want to look to use a gentle exfoliator more often.

Invest in a humidifier

It is said that putting a humidifier on overnight, while you sleep, not only helps regulate the air in your bedroom but adds moisture back to the skin. You might be thinking but the last thing that I need is more moisture. However, turning on heating removes the good damp from the air and a humidifier is just adding it back in.

So there you have a few of the best beauty hacks for winter, do you have any you swear by over the colder months? I would love to hear them!

*This is a collaborative post.
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