Winter Skin Woes

We’ve been so incredibly lucky in the weather department so far in Chicago, but I’m still dreading the next few months ahead. When it comes to winter, I want to be excited about the holidays, spending time with family, twinkling lights, the peaceful snowfalls, and festive frocks and fetes. However, when I think of winter, my thoughts usually go to one of a few places that aren’t so pleasant – the thought of being clenched up and absolutely freezing for months on end, dry air that makes it harder to breathe, and itchy, dry skin. This year, I’m doing everything I can to try to fight the signs of winter, both mentally and physically!

I got a heavy-duty humidifier a few weeks ago to start pumping some moisture into the air in my apartment. I’ve noticed such a difference between the air in my apartment and inside other places in the city. I seriously breathe so much easier at home! I’ve even noticed a shortness of breath when working out that’s made me feel like I’m really out of shape. I never realized how much more dry Chicago is compared to New York, but my skin has been taking a toll, too. I’ve been drinking as much water as possible throughout the day to try and stay hydrated from the inside out, but it just doesn’t seem to be enough.

AVEENO^® sent me their Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Body Wash and Body Lotion to try out and it’s definitely helping in the healthy skin department! I’ve been using AVEENO^® face and body products since high school. The oatmeal bath soaks are my go-to for seriously itchy, dry skin! For the past few years, I’ve been using AVEENO^® body lotion when I’m showering at SoulCycle, too, because most locations keep it stocked in the locker rooms. When it comes to hydrating winter products, I always think of extra thick creams that smell like petroleum jelly. I get weary of scents when my skin is extra dry in the colder months, but the AVEENO^® Gentle Scent products are anything but irritating and sticky. I’ve been testing out both the Coconut and the Oat & Chamomile scents, and I really like them both. The Coconut scent is stronger than the Oat & Chamomile, but it instantly transports you to a beautiful beach in a tropical locale. At least mentally, anyway! If you’re looking for something a bit more subdued, the Oat & Chamomile fits the bill perfectly. It’s subtly sweet and smells oh-so-spa-like. I love using the body wash and body lotion before bed to relax a bit before hitting the sheets. The natural ingredients of oatmeal, coconut, chamomile, and soy have been doing wonders both my skin and mind.

It always takes me a few weeks to figure out my new skincare regime when the seasons change so abruptly. I tend to swap out my moisturizers, masks, and nighttime oils for products that cater more towards moisture versus detoxifying. In the summer months, I wear sunscreen on top of my usual moisturizer, but it’s still so important to incorporate SPF into your routine in the winter months, too. When you’re looking for a new winter moisturizer, make sure you’re choosing one with SPF to make it easy to remember to wear it! I like to opt for a 2-in-1 product to make it easy. I’ve been testing out the POSITIVELY RADIANT^® Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 and have been really pleased! It’s oil free, which is a must have in my book. Even though my skin gets so dry, my face starts to look way too shiny when I’m not using oil-free products during the day. My skin starts to look pretty dull after a few weeks of winter, so I’m excited to have POSTIVELY RADIANT^® Daily Moisturizer in my bathroom cabinet. It’s actually clinically shown to improve the tone and texture of your skin, as well as improve brown spots and blotchiness. Sign me up!

You can find each one of these AVEENO^® products at Walmart!

AVEENO^® Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Body Wash / Nourishing Coconut
AVEENO^® Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Body Wash / Soothing Oat & Chamomile
AVEENO^® Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Lotion / Nourishing Coconut
AVEENO^® Skin Relief Gentle Scent™ Lotion / Soothing Oat & Chamomile
AVEENO^® POSITIVELY RADIANT^® Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

I’d love hear if you’ve tried any of these AVEENO^® products and what you thought! If not, what are some of your healthy winter skin go-tos?

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