We are finally in the home stretch!  Less than one month left until it’s officially spring.

With all the snow, the polar vortex, and just the fact that I live in Winnipeg (AKA Winterpeg, AKA colder than Mars on New Year’s Eve), my skin has taken a beating this winter.  Although this post may have been more helpful a few months ago, better late than never!  Just because the weather may be warming up (think -12 C instead of -30 C), it’s still important to keep nice and moisturized.

Here are my top picks for skin, hair, and lips.

1. Eos Hand Lotion – A little trick for keeping your paws nice and moisturized is to apply a hand cream then pop on a pair of specialty gloves before you hit the sack.  By the time the morning comes, your hands will feel nice and moisturized (plus, it also cures the case of cold hands!).  The Eos hand lotion is also the perfect size for travel, so pop it in your purse for touch ups throughout the day (you may want to leave the gloves at home though..).

2. Organique Shea Butter Body Balm in Greek – Not only does this Polish-brand’s body butter smell like all sorts of amazing (seriously, this scent is to die for), but the body butter melts into your skin once it makes contact. I love applying this at night because it does get quite greasy, so once I wake up in the morning, everything is nice and smooth.

3. Homemade Organics by Jen Cracked Foot Relief – This foot pomade is not only wonderful for your feet, but you can also apply this to anywhere that needs some relief.  The waxy texture will cure even the most chapped lips, cuticles, you name it!

4. Philosophy My Heart to Yours Body Lotion – Not only am I obsessed with this vanilla/citrus scent, but this lotion gives you some serious much-needed moisture.  This is a wonderful anytime of the day moisturizer that will give your skin a much-needed drink of moisture instantly.

5. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion + – My holy grail, can’t live with it, most-faved item of all time.  I have been using this moisturizer since I was 15 and haven’t stopped since.  Although I may branch out some days, I always go back to my tried and true.

1. Pantene Pro-V Silky Moisture Whip – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love this stuff.  Apply a dollop of this Cool-Whip textured product to damp hair for smooth, moisturized locks up to 72 hours.

2. Pantene Expert Keratin Repair Ampoules – I like applying a hair masque at least once a week instead of my usual conditioner just to add some moisture and shine.  You get five of these bad boys in one pack and they really do a great job leaving your hair looking – and feeling – like a million bucks.

3. Organique Coconut Oil – Coconut oil seems to be the fad product of the moment, but really it’s great for everything.  Although it’s best to apply this to your hair at night and then sleep with a shower cap on to seal everything (make sure you rinse in the morning), I have applied a small (read: little tiny bit) to my ends for some added moisture where I need it the most.  I want to add that you have to be careful with this stuff and not go overboard.  You want your hair looking shiny, not greasy.

1. Rosebud Salve – Another one of my absolutely can’t-live-without-it items, I use Rosebud Salve for errrr-thing. Not only is it good for your lips, but apply it on dry cuticles, pimples, burns, mosquitos bites, you name it, for some relief.

2. Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue – Everyone loves Maybelline’s Baby Lips and their Dr. Rescue line provides some medicated relief for cracked and dry lips.  I have the rose-tinted one, but it comes in a variety of colours and a clear one, to provide you with some instant relief.  I do want to note that according to the package, you should apply this more than three to four times in the day, and it does have a medicine-like smell, which I actually find plumps my lips for some reason.

What are your favourite items for curing winter skin?  

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