Winter can be hard on skin. Have you noticed? My skin is always on the dry side but in the winter it gets pretty darned parched. I try to counter-act the dryness by drinking tons of water but my true line of defence is using really good, moisturizing facial care products. Thought you might like a peek at my winter skin care routine:
I start by cleaning my face with miessence Certified Organic Rejuvenating Cleanser. I got hooked on miessence after I reviewed the line last year. Yes, it's a bit pricey but once you start buying from miessence they send you periodic large discounts - like $20 off your order of any size! Plus the product is very concentrated and you only need a small amount.
Next I give my face a spritz of aromatherapy spray from Ruby Blaise Essentials. She makes a bunch of different blends but lately I've been using the Cleansing Mist with eucalyptus, bergamot, peppermint and tea tree oils - very refreshing!
If it's sunny out I put on a layer of sunscreen. My current fav is from a Minnesota company called Purple Prairie Botanicals. Their Sun Stuff SPF 15 is not officially marketed as a facial care product but it works for me! It goes on light but not greasy and it's rated a low hazard on the Skin Deep Cosmetic Database!
Lately I've been alternating between two products for my main moisturizer. One is a wicked rich Rose Comfrey Moisture Cream from a tiny little business in Wisconsin called Four Elements Herbals. I used to purchase their products back when I was a buyer for a natural bath & body care business and I love to support them! The cream is a simple blend of cold-pressed almond oil, organic comfrey root, Vitamin E and beeswax and it's scented with rose essential oil - heavenly!
My other moisturizer, miessence Certified Organic Rejuvenating Facial Serum couldn't be more different but I love it just as much. It is a blend of organic rosehip seed, avocado and jojoba oils with organic rose essential oil and calendula and carrot extracts. What I love about it is the way it spreads so easily over my face. Just one or two tiny squirts from the bottle are all I need.
Awhile back I was looking for an eye cream at Whole Foods. Instead of a traditional cream, the salesperson recommended a product from Skin Organics. It's a balm in a stick form, made with shea butter, sunflower seed oil and jojoba oil along with coffee extract to stimulate circulation and hemp oil for extra hydration. At first I wasn't sure about using a stick on my eyes but this stuff goes on as smooth as silk.
What are your favorite products for winter skin care?
Well, gosh darn. I am impressed :) I thought I knew every great skin care product-- but I have never heard of any of the above and am so excited to try them!
Have you even tried Avalon Vitamin C Serum? One of my favorites.
Thanks for the post!
Jodi
Posted by: Jodi | January 31, 2011 at 06:55 PM
I am a huge fan of straight up jojoba oil at night. It is inexpensive, and it is the only product I've ever been able to convince my husband to use on his VERY dry and flakey skin. He says it doesn't affront his manhood! I will check out the sunscreen. Thanks.
Posted by: Andie | February 07, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Love the ingredients. All safe and does a great job on the skin, especially rose hip and jojoba oil. Can't wait for them to touch my skin.
Posted by: Andrea @ Mineral Cosmetics | March 07, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Wonderful skin care collection. I admire you for sharing your experience and such great review for these products. I will be waiting for your next post.
Posted by: organic skin care | April 13, 2011 at 04:37 AM
You have some really good suggestions here for organic skincare. I like the idea of bergamot as a spray for amoratherapy--the whole blend sounds luscious.
Posted by: Antropia Luna | June 24, 2011 at 12:07 PM
When it's winter time, the most problem areas are hands and feet (and legs in my case). The skin becomes so dry, pale and lifeless, so I usually apply on it the fatest cream I can get. Ayurveda advices Ghee (melted butter) for these purposes, and actually my yoga teacher finds it as the best recipe.
Posted by: Victoria Principal Cosmetics | June 29, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Winter causes moisture loss on a person's skin. It is mostly because the humidity level in the weather decreases! Our skin is very vulnerable to certain changes in the environment. There are some who use natural products as protection, and others prefer to have permanent protection that could be achieved through certain procedures. It's important for a person to know what treatments best suit his or her skin.
Posted by: Alexis Owmizer | July 25, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Changing temperatures mean a change of routine, no matter which part of the world you live in.
Use a good moisturizer. Choose a highly protective day cream which contains zinc oxide, and provides SPF30 protection to form a barrier against the elements. Creamier, water-in-oil emulsions are best. And don't forget about your lips. Chapped lips are often the most noticeable problem for a lady in the winter. Use a highly moisturizing lip balm which provides a protective barrier, with vitamin E for good elasticity.
Posted by: eczema free forever | September 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM