Seasonal Beauty Hacks

March 9, 2017 6:57 PM ,
5 seasonal beauty hacks
Each season brings its own unique set of beauty problems. The winter wind causes some seriously bad hair days, the summer sun causes sunburn and even spring brings plenty of allergies. With that being said, with each season comes a set of seasonal beauty hacks to help you conquer all of your beauty dilemmas!

Problem: Dry skin.

Solution: Curél® Hydra Therapy Wet Skin MoisturizerThe great thing about this is you can apply it right after you step out of the shower and then you can dry yourself right off. Helloooo convenience! You don’t even need to wait for it to dry, just towel off as usual and carry on. Oh, yes, you did read that correctly. This moisturizer is applied to wet skin so it’s most effective. Ready for a basic science lesson? Of course you are! Beauty can be educational. So, post-shower your skin cells expand, which makes it easier for moisture to get in. It’s kind of like a sponge expanding when it’s wet, which makes it easy for Curél® Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer to soak in.

Plus, this lotion has ceramides (sounds fancy, right?), which are naturally present in the skin and make it healthy and soft, but when you lose them your skin dries up. Basically, it’s helping to keep your skin soft and healthy without leaving that greasy lotion slick behind. I found that this lotion, applied right after the shower to my wet skin, made a big difference in the appearance of my skin! My skin looks softer and well hydrated and it’s probably due to those ceramides. I’m excited to see the results over the next few months after daily use – I can only imagine how soft my skin will be.

Plus, here’s a fun little infographic highlighting key insights from a survey Curel conducted with 40 bloggers –myself included!

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Problem: Chapped lips and red noses

Solution:  Apply some intensive lip balm or other intensive conditioner to your lips at night. The longer time allows the moisture to really sink in. This is a great thing for your sore nose as well, if your nose is rough or red from the cold.

It’s also helpful to use a lip scrub a few times a week. I love using a mix of olive oil and brown sugar for a DIY lip scrub.

 

Problem: Pale, dull complexion.

Solution: First of all, there’s nothing wrong with being pale! Except, it’s rude when someone asks if you’re sick or if you just saw a ghost (or are the ghost) because you’re so pale. As someone who is pale all-year round, I don’t really consider this a problem as much as this is my life.

If you’re reluctant to embrace the pale life, this is a problem you can easily solve by using a little bit of bronzer to liven up your face, or even with self-tanner if you’d like more of a consistent glow. Before using self-tanner, be sure to exfoliate and use a mitt when applying. Skip the tanning beds. Being pale or alternate methods of tanning are much nicer than potentially dying, wouldn’t you agree?

 

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77 Thoughts on “Seasonal Beauty Hacks”

  1. Joanne Mae on March 9, 2017 at 11:04 PM said:

    It never gets too cold down here in Florida, but when it does my skin gets super rough and dry. I’ve never heard of Curel; usually when my skin starts getting dry I just slather on petroleum jelly and leave it on overnight. Of course, that gets messy really quick, so I’ll look into Curel next time!

    I’m also always looking for DIY beauty products, so thanks for you lip scrub recipe! Do you think it would still work with regular sugar instead of brown?

    • Paige - EW&PT on March 10, 2017 at 6:04 PM said:

      It works well, I like being able to apply it right after the shower 🙂

      No problem! I’ve done it before with regular sugar and it worked pretty well, the only difference I noticed was that the brown sugar tasted better, though I guess taste isn’t a priority for a lip scrub haha

  2. mami2jcn on March 10, 2017 at 1:25 PM said:

    In the wintertime, apply lotion to your hands before bed and then wear gloves to bed.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  3. mami2jcn on March 10, 2017 at 1:25 PM said:

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/840191868646391808

  4. Julie Wood on March 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM said:

    I put on a good dry skin lotion on my skin right after getting out of the shower. It helps me skin stay soft. I put foot lotion on my feet and then put socks on and sleep all night like this to help my feet stay soft. I drink a lot of water and take vitamins.

    jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. Julie Wood on March 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM said:

    Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/840219861749972992
    jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

  6. steve weber on March 10, 2017 at 5:26 PM said:

    In the wintertime make sure you use lots of moisturize and drink lots of water to prevent dry, cracked skin

    groogruxking40 @gmail dot com

  8. Elena Istomina on March 10, 2017 at 6:01 PM said:

    my tip is to use sunscreen every day even if it’s cloudy outside

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

  9. Elena Istomina on March 10, 2017 at 6:02 PM said:

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/840261477948780544

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

  10. stephanie on March 10, 2017 at 6:24 PM said:

    i like to use self less tanning lotion!

  12. Madonna on March 10, 2017 at 8:18 PM said:

    My favorite tip is to always wear sunscreen. I keep seeing more and more people with skin cancer on their nose lately.

  14. Mita on March 10, 2017 at 9:32 PM said:

    I use lots of moisturize and drink plenty of water .
    anmeet1@yahoo.com

  16. arress on March 11, 2017 at 1:19 AM said:

    In the early stages of Spring, I moisturize often, drink lots of water and apply sunblock.

  18. bellagirl07 on March 11, 2017 at 2:40 AM said:

    My favorite seasonal beauty tips are to moisturize and drink lots of water and take your vitamins daily.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

  20. Dana Rodriguez on March 11, 2017 at 2:47 AM said:

    I moisturize twice a day and use SPF.

  22. Kim Henrichs on March 11, 2017 at 2:54 AM said:

    I definitely recommend using a good lip scrub!

  23. Susan Smith on March 11, 2017 at 2:57 AM said:

    I use lots of moisturizer (especially in the Winter) and drink plenty of water

    s2s2 at cox dot net

  25. Chrissy R. on March 11, 2017 at 3:00 AM said:

    One of my favorite all year round tips is to make sure you drink plenty of water! in the summer it keeps you from getting dehydrated and in the winter it will at least help your skin not get so dry.

  27. JessieC on March 11, 2017 at 3:57 AM said:

    Take short shower and use body cream/oil instead of lotion in winter to combat dry skin.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  29. Natalie on March 11, 2017 at 9:44 PM said:

    In the winter I regularly apply lotion that is extra thick with moisturizing benefits. Year round I regularly apply sunscreen as well and avoid going outside when the sun super harsh. yarbr012 at gmail dot com

  30. Natalie on March 11, 2017 at 9:51 PM said:

    tweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/840681309836066816 yarbr012 at gmail dot com

  31. kelly on March 12, 2017 at 1:57 AM said:

    My favorite tip is to wear an SPF lotion every day to protect and moisturize your skin.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

  33. Lisa Brown on March 12, 2017 at 10:53 AM said:

    wear sunscreen daily no matter the weather.

  34. Lisa Brown on March 12, 2017 at 10:54 AM said:

    -https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/840878548617330688

  36. Patricia Colletti on March 12, 2017 at 5:07 PM said:

    My best tip is to drink water year round

  37. Jessica To on March 12, 2017 at 11:30 PM said:

    My tip is to wear sunscreen even it’s cloudy and cool out.
    reklaw422 at hotmail dot com

  38. jalapenomama on March 13, 2017 at 5:08 PM said:

    My best tip is to avoid hot showers and baths.
    They are so drying to the skin.
    thank you

    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

  40. Christine Labelle on March 13, 2017 at 5:14 PM said:

    My only seasonal tip is to lotion like crazy in the winter. I work in healthcare and I wash my hands constantly. Lotion is my best friend!

  41. OFG on March 14, 2017 at 2:35 AM said:

    A tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/841468909773561856
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  42. OFG on March 14, 2017 at 2:36 AM said:

    I apply moisturizer at night to my hands because they are so chapped.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  43. kjasus on March 18, 2017 at 2:20 PM said:

    i moisturize with a lotion that has SPF

  45. Jeffrey Lammers on March 18, 2017 at 10:34 PM said:

    Not sure how to answer but I guess my seasonal tips are to stay hydrated well, your skin will thank you! I also think its important to cover your skin with sunscreen, leather skin is not attractive and neither is cancer!
    jlammers002 at woh dot rr dot com

  47. susitravl on March 20, 2017 at 12:32 AM said:

    Use sunscreen in spring, summer, fall and winter!

  48. dwndrgn on March 20, 2017 at 9:46 AM said:

    Change your hair to go with the season – go a bit darker or lighter or shorter as fits whatever season it might be. Even small changes can be good.

  49. lifeskit on March 21, 2017 at 12:22 AM said:

    Mine is a thicker moisturizer for the winter months.

  51. Nicole Martin on March 21, 2017 at 5:12 PM said:

    I use coconut oil once a week, plus lotion after every shower year round.

  52. twenteries on March 21, 2017 at 5:28 PM said:

    I use a moisturizer with UV in the Summer!

  54. Francine Anchondo on March 21, 2017 at 11:34 PM said:

    Make sure to keep your skin moisturized

  56. Madeline on March 23, 2017 at 11:37 AM said:

    I like to use a body oil immediately after my shower for hydration in the winter.
    maddiembrubaker (at) gmail {dot} com

  57. Madeline on March 23, 2017 at 11:38 AM said:

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/844875901418557442
    maddiembrubaker (at) gmail {dot} com

  58. markathy on March 26, 2017 at 3:58 PM said:

    NOthing new I just like to use moisturizer daily

  60. Janice Cooper on March 27, 2017 at 2:08 AM said:

    Because I have extremely dry skin especially during the winter months, I use a thicker lotion several times a day.

  62. LAMusing on March 27, 2017 at 6:20 AM said:

    I use lip balm ALL the time in winter and summer to keep my lips soft and moisturized.

  64. Birdiebee on March 28, 2017 at 4:20 AM said:

    Tweeted-https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/846577708121423873

  65. Birdiebee on March 28, 2017 at 4:21 AM said:

    Where I live, the air is always really dry so I have to moisturize my skin daily and were lip balm daily to avoid my lips from peeling.

  66. Ellie W on March 30, 2017 at 3:57 PM said:

    In Texas it’s never really winter but I still suffer from dry skin all year. I need to try Curel.
    eswright18 at gmail dot com

  67. Denise L on March 30, 2017 at 4:52 PM said:

    No matter how tempting it is, do not shower with hot water. It will wreck your skin. And moisturize right after getting out of the shower.
    dmarie824 at aol dot com

  69. Betty Curran on March 31, 2017 at 3:36 AM said:

    Fortunately our summers are very humid because my seasonal tip is to keep skin covered from the harsh weather elements. Wintertime is especially dry and my skin stays more protected because of all the layers of clothing I use. I also use plenty of moisturizer on those areas that do get exposed.

  71. slehan on March 31, 2017 at 6:39 PM said:

    Good for every season: WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  73. Thomas Murphy on March 31, 2017 at 8:07 PM said:

    I like to use sunscreen in the summer.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  75. bellows22 on March 31, 2017 at 9:47 PM said:

    I posted a tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/847928284885262336

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  76. bellows22 on March 31, 2017 at 9:48 PM said:

    I use a moisturizer every day to try to combat dry skin – a little bit of argan oil really helps out a lot too
    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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