Winter Skincare Tips & Tricks

Winter brings along a lot of great things; there are holidays, time with friends and family, time to relax, and tons of great food and fun. One bad thing this magical time of year brings… DRY SKIN!
Let’s face it: flaky, peeling skin isn’t a good look on anyone. As soon as the heaters go on, your beautiful skin goes out the window. We all love that fresh, dewy look our skin has in the summer, so why not have it all year round?! With these 7 winter skincare tips and tricks you can rock your J-Lo glow all year round!

1. Keep Calm and Call Your Esthetician
Visiting your esthetician during the cold winter months is a great investment. Skincare specialists can analyze your skin type, troubleshoot your current skin care routine, and give you advice on what products would be best to help bring it back to life. Call 978-475-5454 to book your appointment at Kiki Skin & Body Spa today!

2. Moisturize, Moisturize and then Moisturize Some More!
You may have found a moisturizer that works great with your skin during the spring and summer. But as weather conditions change, so should your skin care products. Find a more concentrated, slightly thicker, moisturizer during the winter months. Your dry, sensitive skin will slurp up the extra moisture and lock it in, keeping your skin looking dewy and refreshed. Try Kiki Kosmetiks Nourishing Cream, with a special formula of anti-aging peptides, powerful antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and targeted botanicals.
*Bonus Tip: Apply your moisturizer to damp skin to lock in as much moisture as possible. Trust me, your skin will thank you!

3. Drink Plenty of Water!
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times; drinking water helps your skin stay looking fresh and young. Beauties such as Jessica Alba attribute their glowing completion to drinking plenty of water. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink about 13 cups of water and women around 9 cups of water per day. That’s a whole lot of H2O! I know what you’re thinking… “I get about 6 cups of water a day in the coffee I drink”. Yes, coffee, soda and juice all count toward your daily fluid intake, but not fully. Caffeine, sugar and salt all reduce the hydration effects of these beverages. Beer, wine and other alcohols all tend to dry you out, so make sure to drink these with water to balance it all out.

4. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
Although exfoliating your skin is still important during the winter months, you don’t have to do it as often as in the summer. Your skin is already extremely delicate and skin irritation can increase alone with dryness in the winter months. Swap out your harsh exfoliating or foam cleansers for a kinder, moisturizing formulation. We recommend Kiki Kosmetiks Rebalancing Cleanser. This miracle in a bottle is an invigorating cleanser that is gentle enough to be used twice a day for even the most sensitive skin with essential oils, aloe, vitamins and minerals your skin craves in the dry season.

5. Layer Your Skincare Products
Layering skincare products to a freshly cleaned face will help your skin feel and look fresher for a longer period of time. After cleansing and toning your skin, layer Kiki Kosmetiks Brightening Serum, which contains a bend of natural brightening ingredients, anti-aging peptides and hyaluronic acid to firm your skin and hydrate. After applying your serum, follow with Kiki Kosmetiks Peptide Serum in the morning to visibly restructure your skin to increase elasticity and noticeably diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
In the evening, layer your Brightening Serum with Kiki Kosmetiks Retinol Fluid with Peptides. This special blend of peptides, antioxidants, and a unique retinol-encapsulated system supports the natural cell regeneration process, leaving the skin visibly smoother and tighter.
*Bonus Tip: Don’t Neglect your eye area! Use an undereye product such as Kiki Kosmetiks Timeless Eye Repair. This extraordinary cream is designed to precisely and effectively revitalize aging skin around the eyes by firming, hydrating and reducing the appearance of dark circles.

6. Slather on the Sunscreen!
An effort to hyper-hydrate the skin should never come at the cost of ditching daily sun protection. You may not see as much of the sun in the winter months, but UVA rays (the aging and cancer-causing rays that penetrate through windows and clouds, and into the deepest layer of skin) are still out there! Apply the Kiki Kosmetiks Sun Guard SPF 30 to your face and hands about 30 minutes before your outside. There’s no point in taking extra steps to keep your skin looking young and healthy if you’re not going to protect it from damaging sun rays!!

7. Don’t Forget About Your Neck, Chest and Hands
Your face is not the only part of your body you should moisturize during the frigid months. Areas such as your neck, décolleté, elbows, hands and feet need a little extra TLC too! Apply a light layer of your facial moisturizer to your neck area to keep it hydrated and keep wrinkles in check. No one wants a 20-something looking face and a 60-something looking neck area! Also be sure to apply lotion to your décolleté, elbows, hands and feet. When your hands and feet are in need of some extra love, try applying a heavy layer of lotion to effected areas and apply socks and gloves before going to bed. When you wake up in the morning your skin will feel as soft as a baby’s bottom!
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