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A skincare guide to surviving Maine winters
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items If you have sensitive skin like me, winters can be rough. Between the cold air and wind chill, my face gets very dry, hypersensitive, and flares up my other skin conditions. Here's what I use to combat these symptoms and still go outside.
Sections
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Creams and oils
Masks
Lip care
Steam Products
Creams and oils
To protect and sooth
My absolute favorite cream to restore my skins moisture, and it's good for sensitive skin.
Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration - First Aid Beauty | Sephora
I know it's on the pricey side (for me at least), but as someone who has super sensitive skin and values her face looking normal in the winter months, I need this product. Best oil I've probably ever used but I save it for when I need it.
Superfood Hydrating and Nourishing Facial Oil - Elemis | Sephora
This is the best to maintain or rebuild your skins barrier, it's quickly becoming a staple for me as it leaves my skin feeling rejuvenated.
ATOBARRIER365 Lightweight Face Lotion Moisturizer with Ceramides & Niacinamide for Skin Moisture Bar
For when I look extra tired and dry under my eyes, this is my rescue item. My under eye area gets super angry every winter.
De-puff and Brightening Eye Gel - BYOMA | Ulta Beauty
Do not forget your sunscreen! I use native mineral.
Native Mineral Sunscreen - Unscented - SPF 30 - 5 fl oz
Masks
To hydrate and nourish
My favorite way to cheer up dry or angry skin is this mask - I wake up with my skin noticeably glowing.
Drink Up™ Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado & Swiss Glacier Water - Origins | Sephora
In the winter it's so important to continue exfoliating so you get the dead skin cells off your face - this is my go to as it never makes my skin feel dry, in fact it always feels soft.
Dewtopia 25% AHA + PHA Flash Facial Exfoliating Face Mask - OLEHENRIKSEN | Sephora
Keeps my under eye area looking calm cool and collected when they otherwise would look crazy.
Surfing Under The Eyes Hydrating Treatment Gel Pads - florence by mills | Ulta Beauty
Lip care
My lips are often the first to go in the cold months, which is why it's vital I protect and heal them
My favorite everyday lip balm - affordable & super nourishing
Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 - Jack Black | Sephora
For when my lips are super cracked, this will bring them back to life.
Pro-Peptide™ Hydrating Lip Perfector Balm with Hyaluronic Acid - Biossance | Sephora
This scrub is key to removing dead skin from lips
Pomegranate Peach Exfoliating Lip Scrub - Poppy & Pout | Ulta Beauty
Steam Products
For the home, for your skin
Haven't turned back since buying this humidifier, keeps the dry air normal. Also good if you get bloody noses.
Vissani 2 Gal. Ultrasonic Humidifier 360 Degree Turning Dual Nozzle Cool & Warm Mist for Large Room (600 sq. ft.) in Grey/White VK-8525A
I got this for Christmas and my favorite time to use it is winter. Helps my skin feel less uncomfortable when sensitive and flaring.
Pro Facial Steamer - Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare | Sephora