The cold winter air is no friend to dry skin. This evening I bathed Lil Z-Bear and put extra lotion on him to make sure his super soft skin stays that way. Then, after putting him to bed, I moisturized my hands and sat down on my computer, and had a sudden inspiration to write about the stuff I absolutely love to use on Lil Z-Bear’s skin, and the stuff I use on mine.
For baby
I am a big fan of the Weleda Baby Products. In this earlier post I rave all about it. And several months later, I love it even more and we keep it well stocked in our house. However, I have also discovered something else that is a super powerful weapon against the cold weather. And it is a multitasker – great for wind chapped cheeks, dry lips, and to keep the bottom well moisturized:
And the best part, Aquaphor is non-scented, cheap and available everywhere!
For Mama
Ever since having Lil Z-Bear, I notice my skin is drier than it used to be. I am a long time user of Clinique, and I have continued to use the mild soap and Dramatically Different moisturizer. But to give my skin some extra punch, I’ve been using Bliss Fabulous Foaming wash (I love the gentle exfoliating action this everyday wash gives, and it is never over-drying on skin). And I follow with L’Occitane Shea Butter Face Cream. I am absolutely infatuated with all things L’Occitane, and their Shea Butter line is my favorite. This is some serious moisture we are talking about here. If you have dry skin, you will feel it almost sigh in relief as soon as you put this cream on.
Looking for a good eye cream – I have two I love. Clinique All About Eyes is a perennial fave of mine. It works wonders to get rid of tired eyes, puffiness, and dark circles. But I also love Bliss All Around Eye cream, it really moisturizes well to reduce the look of fine lines, and a tiny little tube of this goes a long, long way.
Need to slough away some flaky winter skin? Then look no further than…..St. Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub. I have been using this drugstore darling since I was fifteen! And I loved it then and I love it now. Once (sometimes twice) a week I scrub down face and body with this, and it never fails to leave skin soft and glowing.
Between changing diapers and washing hands, try any of L’Occitane hand creams. I have tried a LOT of hand creams, but these are without peer. It is uber moisturizing, and hands feel soft and supple, even after washing!
And finally, it’s hard to find time to do make-up some most days. But these two products work wonders in giving you the flawless look in less than 2 minutes.
I am madly in love with Benefit. Their stuff is sooo cute, and it works! For time-pressed mornings, a quick dab of That Gal brightening primer followed by a swipe of Some kind-a gorgeous foundation faker, and you are good to go!