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Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Don't Let The Cold Weather Damage Your Skin!

Somehow, between September and October, we lost about 30 degrees and had to change from short skirts to layers of sweaters and scarves. With this cold weather comes the onset of indoor heat and dried out, itchy skin. You can hide the skin on your body (hence those layers of clothes), but your face has to look flawless all of the time--so read on for our top five moisturizers to help you beat the dry winter months.

1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin

This moisturizer is my all-time favorite. I've strayed from it a few times to try other people's recommendations, but they never add up, and I always go back. It has a great creamy feel to it that isn't too greasy and it always solves any dry problem areas without overdoing it.

2. Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer

Aveeno is probably one of the most recommended moisturizers out there, but I don't like the options with SPF. (I know, I'm a horrible person, but I like to apply my SPF separately). I feel like the Aveeno lotions with SPF are too greasy, so this one minus the SPF has always been my favorite--beg to differ if you will, but I'm standing by my two-step choice!

3. Olay Total Effects Daily Moisturizer

Olay Total Effects has a great moisturizing effect, and that added benefit of Olay's amazing anti-aging properties. It's never too early to start, so any product that can protect your face from the bitterly cold winds AND keep away wrinkles is a win-win in my book.

4. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

This is a classic--it is and always will be a great moisturizer. Not too greasy, and extremely gentle on your skin.

5. Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

Cetaphil has a great facial moisturizer for the colder months--I don't love it for summer because I feel like it's a bit too heavy (I have sensitive skin so I'm careful about these things), but it's great if you're feeling dry and you need a quick fix. And the SPF that is added in doesn't feel too much like sunscreen which is always a plus.

And of course, always remember that moisturizer is best applied right after you step out of the shower, up to twice a day. Please let us know if you have a secret weapon moisturizer that helps you combat the cold, I have a feeling it's going to be a long winter!

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  • Janice's Avatar
    Posted by Janice Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:27pm PDT

    I always use anti-aging moisturizer in the winter; it's the only moisturizer strong enough to keep my skin from drying out.

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  • CowboyPants's Avatar
    Posted by CowboyPants Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:31pm PDT

    I trust Aveeno like no other

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  • Anne's Avatar
    Posted by Anne Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:32pm PDT

    Jason's Naturals makes a really great daily moisturizer as well, it's inexpensive, organic and light-weight

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  • Shirley's Avatar
    Posted by Shirley Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:47pm PDT

    nothing is worse than having dry skin during winter, it HURTS! I have used Cetaphil for years! they make amazing products

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  • Joo's Avatar
    Posted by Joo Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:29pm PDT

    These all sound good, but I like the Korean and Japanese lotions. They seem to match my skin better.

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  • Ayanna's Avatar
    Posted by Ayanna Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:37pm PDT

    Aveeno is good.

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  • Simone's Avatar
    Posted by Simone Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:30pm PDT

    My skin is already starting to dry out. A helpful thing to remember when choosing a moisturizer is SPF... people forget that you are still exposed to the sun in Winter!

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  • Meghan's Avatar
    Posted by Meghan Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:45am PDT

    i love clinique so much! does the trick!

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  • DiamondDoll's Avatar
    Posted by DiamondDoll Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:37am PDT

    I've been using "Olay" for a while and im well satisfied!

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  • Ella's Avatar
    Posted by Ella Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:20pm PDT

    I love Cetaphil! They're facial soap is amazing too.

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