Beware of Wind and Sun Damage
Research shows most sun damage occurs in women before the age of 18, but it's never too late to start a protective skin-care routine. And it's just as important in winter as in summer. Use a broad-spectrum UVA and UVB sunblock of at least 15 SPF. For best effectiveness, give your skin 10 minutes to absorb the block before applying foundation. And don't forget your ears, neck and lips.
When choosing your moisturizer and foundation, look for products with vitamin E, such as Olay® Complete All Day Moisture Lotion — UV Defense with SPF 15, for all-day hydration, and glowing, healthy-looking skin. But remember, even though your goal is protection from the elements, your skin still needs to breathe.
Although winter's wind and cold may have a drying effect on your face, now is not the time to skip exfoliating! Look for a product, such as Olay Daily Facials Lathering Cleansing Cloths, to gently exfoliate skin's texture and keep that fresh and glowing look. Exfoliating once a week with a scrub, and once per day with a textured cloth, should keep your skin looking radiant.
Winter Tips for Your Hands
Hands get a raw deal in the winter — between the dry air indoors and harsh conditions outdoors, they can get dry and chapped. Of course, gloves go a long way toward protecting them, but you'll also want to try these skin-protecting steps.
- Switch moisturizers. Lighter lotions that worked during the summer may not offer enough protection to counteract winter's bite.
- Stock up. Buy several travel-sized tubes of moisturizer and keep them in the kitchen, bathroom or wherever your hands may be submerged in water, so you can reapply immediately after they're dry.
- Give your hands the home spa treatment. Once a week, or more frequently if needed, slather your hands with lotion or petroleum jelly. Take care to massage well into your fingernails and nail beds. Cover your hands with cotton gloves overnight, and wake up to silky skin.
