With harsh and cold temperatures approaching,  it’s essential to invest in your beauty and all-around wellness. Below I’ve compiled some of my favorite winter rescue remedies:

Sugar Face Polish by Fresh is an incredible nourishing blend of brown sugar and wild strawberries, serving as an exfoliator and moisture mask. I recommend using it weekly, especially when the temps drop, as skin tends to become flaky and dry. It also works perfectly as a quick refreshing treatment before a fancy night out! Oh, and please, for the sake of your skin and sanity, skip any harsh facials before any special event.

*It’s important to never let your skin get too dry because your skin will produce more oil glands, leading to breakouts. It’s always better to have exfoliated & hydrated skin (you can always add powder if you feel too shiny).

La Mer Hydrating Infusion is a staple in my kit. Again, it’s all about keeping the skin humidified. I use this product before applying primer or lotion, and at the end of the day after removing makeup. The calming and replenishing infusion make for the perfect spritz before applying makeup, or even after a gym workout. A more affordable softening spritzer is Rosewater. After applying makeup, lightly spray your face and the rosewater will actually seep into your skin, allowing  for a more natural glow whilst settling your foundation. This product ranges from $5-$10. 

Salma Hayek introduced me to her line of amazingly affordable and effective skin care products. My favorite:   Wild Lime Exfoliating Facial Gel--great quality and smells incredible! I’m quite impressed. Her entire line is department store quality at drug store rates. Sold through CVS, It’s the best line of skin care products I’ve found at such a low price range. She is one clever woman!

Two worthy winter splurges:

The Eye Balm Intense by La Mer which is very luxurious. Within days the skin under your eyes is softer, the darkness and puffiness disappears, and lines are less visible. If this is a problem area, I highly recommend this product. 

Chantecaille Lifting Neck Cream is a new little gem a client introduced me to and it works! There are many creams that claim to clear lines and lift the delicate skin on your neck, but few actually deliver. This one is a winner, especially for anti-aging. You’ll notice a difference within a week.

Lips:  Aquaphor --you can never go wrong. I buy 3 at a time and stash them around. No one wants dry lips and this product is very affordable.

Another must-have in your purse, refrigerator, office desk, car or gym bag would be Wellness Drops -- Literally you can avoid a cold the instant you start taking these drops(you can buy them in pill form as well). They are a godsend--move over Emergen-C & Airborne!

Melissa formula is great to calm your nerves naturally and also works as a great sleep aid. I have many friends that swear by this product. It works. Stress and lack of sleep only increase beauty problems. In fact, they tend to be cause (puffy dark under-eyes, dry skin, brittle hair & nails, colds, etc).

Viviscal Extra Strength hair nutrient tablets are mind-blowing. After taking the tablets for about 6 months, your hair will be thicker and stronger. It’s very popular amongst actresses and models as their hair is tortured with wigs, irons, dryers, etc. Reese Witherspoon uses this in between all of her long shoots in order to restore her hair. Liv Tyler is a huge fan and the celeb list can go on and on... After seeing the results and hearing nonstop about this supplement, I had to try it for myself. Within about 3 months my hair was stronger and my hair was growing at a rapid speed(I noticed because I needed to double-up on my highlighting) --it’s the real deal! Most people will use this product for 6 months and then stop until their hair needs a re-boost! It’s like taking your hair to a spa once a year.

Lastly, one amazing cure for acne is Niacin. The Niacin flush  actually keeps the blood flowing and reduces acne buildup. I was in Europe and a dermatologist told me that the best way to avoid breakouts was by taking Niacin(Nicotinic Acid) daily. Be sure to abide by the recommended dosage.

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