Outside of the holidays, winter is my least favorite time of year. The ultra-dry weather wreaks havoc on my skin, and dry, frizzy hair absolutely drives me up the wall. Luckily, I’ve found several products that help me make it through the winter relatively unscathed.
Rachel of Life Unsweetened recently raved about C.O. Bigelow’s Rosebud Salve, and I couldn’t agree more with her assessment. During most of the year, I can survive with Burt’s Bees, but during winter, Rosebud Salve is the only thing that keeps my lips super-moisturized. Plus, as the tin indicates, it works wonders on my cuticles as well.
When it comes to dry, scaly skin, there is nothing better than Lay It On Thick by True Blue Spa. Not only does it smell wonderful, but it also keeps my skin moisturized all day long. There is never a need to reapply.
Lay It On Thick also works great on my hands, but when they’re ultra-dry and chapped, Look Ma, New Hands is the cure. Most of the time I apply it as a lotion, but when I want spa-like results, I apply it generously and then slip on moisturizing gloves for about twenty to thirty minutes. Afterwards, my hands feel like they’ve had a hot paraffin wax dip.
I love Olay’s Regenerist moisturizer. I’ll admit that I’ve never really splurged for the big-name expensive versions, but I’ve never had to because this drug store purchase does the trick. I mix one pump of Regenerist with one pump my foundation every morning and apply them together to keep my skin soft. (Remembering to exfoliate a couple times a week and washing with lukewarm rather than hot water also work wonders on my face.)
I’ve only been using Unite 7Seconds Condition for a couple months now, and I don’t know how I lived without it previously. When my hairdresser suggested that I completely substitute this leave-in conditioner for my current conditioner, I kind of thought she was crazy. But I gave it a try and was instantly convinced. It truly eliminates most of the frizzyness in my hair and leaves it softer than I’ve ever felt it. I can’t say enough good things about it. I’ve even severely cut down on using my flat iron. It’s that good.
So tell me, what products do you turn to during the dry winter months?
Aw thanks for the shout-out. I love that stuff! I use it on my cuticles as well- basically anywhere that is dry, rough or chapped! I’ll have to try out your other picks as well 🙂
I’ve never tried expensive moisturizer either because Oil of Olay has always worked so well for me.
I never knew how great the True Blue Spa line from B&BW was until recently! My hands and body are SOOOO stinkin’ dry in the winter, but their products work like a charm. They also have this tub of hand/body scrub that I LOVE. It’s $25 for the tub, which is just more than I usually feel like spending, but if you don’t mind the price, it’s GREAT stuff. 🙂
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i definitely need a new lip product. mine just isn’t getting the job done. chapped lips are no fun 🙁
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My go-to is Aquaphor but I will have to check out some of these products, thanks for the recommendations!
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Kelly
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Ooooh I’m curious to try the salve and the conditioner…. On my list!!
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Great Products! Love the Rose Salve 🙂
kisses
I NEED to try the hair conditioner! My poor hair is so damage from straightening and curling it!
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Winter is such a beast! Definitely gonna give a few of these a try.
Sea and Swank
i hear amazing things about the rose salve! i must try. x
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I hate winter myself which is funny as it is winter here like half the year! I will have to try that lay it on thick cream to keep moisturized! Sounds like it will do the trick!
Rebecca
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My lips always get so so dry!
I love your tips. I love to use coconut oil. Its all natural and it does wonders for my skin
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I’m a big fan of Olay products. They work great and are budget friendly!
LOVE rose salve! Great picks! xo, Julie
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This is such a great post. I can’t live without my rose salve. I live in calgary, canada which has got to be the driest place on earth so winters are the worst for my hair and lips. For my hair i like to put a little almond oil at the ends. For lips (this is going to sound REALLY weird) but nipple cream is the best, it’s like vaseline but stays on longer. Can’t wait to try out your picks
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I’ve been using a lot of the eos lip balm. I don’t know if it’s even helping I just really like the way they look and smell! haha
Lauren,
I used to use Olay’s Regenerist moisturizer, until I started using Clinique. Great post!
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great choices, may have to try one or two!
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Kristin
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i use that rose salve too- abs love it. xO!
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I love rosebud salve! But i prefer to use my chanel lip balm in a stick because its a lot easier. For my body and hands i just use nivea daycream and for my face biotherm aquasource!
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Thanks for the rec on the hair conditioning! You know I’m always looking for something for my frizz head!
I love that rose salve too!! It makes my chapped lips very very happy.
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We have something in common. Winter is my least favorite season too. We don´t have these brands over here but they look great except I wouldn´t use a paraffin lotion.
xo
glamDevils
I would love to try out that
‘rich body cream’ my skin
is so try these days! Lovely
haul you have there overall!
xx
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Those look like really great products! Would love to try that lip balm, as my lips crack so easily!
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I am obsessed with the rose salve! It is one of the BEST products I have ever used, hands down!
Thanks so much for sharing sweetie!
Oh these are all so great! I always have the driest hands and lips during the winter so I can’t wait to check out a couple of these goodies!
xo jen
I need to try every single one of these, because my body is not functioning well in this new cold season. Especially my skin. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love True Blue Spa products! They smell SO GOOD.
Ooh, I’ve never used any of these, but if I see them in the store I’ll have to try them out, ha ha 🙂
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Great products! I’m almost out of my moisturizer and need to find a new one so this is perfect timing. 🙂
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I too use the Rosebud lip balm, they sell it now at Body works here which is so awesomely convenient! I seriously need to find that hair treatment though, my hair is crazy right now (straight cray cray!)
yesss i love the rose salve and oil of olay has been a long-time fave of mine, but i’ll have to check out the rest!
Love this round-up! I’m such a fan of salve – I always have some on hand during the winter 🙂
xx,
Maya
I love rose salve! I need to try the rest of these products!
xo,
Angela
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