Winter Beauty Hacks to Survive This Winter

To get the most from your lip balm, exfoliate your lips before applying. Add a homemade or store bought sugar lip scrub to your nightly routine, then slather on your favorite lip balm. The product will penetrate deeper instead of sitting on top of dead skin.

If your lips are chapped and wind-bitten, make yourself a cup of tea…then put the tea bag over your lips. Why? Just like the tannins in the tea can immediately hydrate and soothe a sunburn, they’ll do the same for your dry, wind-burned lips. You’ll feel the cooling sensation instantly, we promise.

Apply a gentle massaging lotion to the cuticle area of your fingernails daily to stop painful hangnails before they develop.

Get the most out of your steamy shower by moisturizing your skin while you bathe. As the steam opens up your pores, these in-shower lotions work to hydrate even the deepest layers of your skin.

When you moisturize your face or lips, don’t forget the skin under your nose! Seal in moisture with a gentle skin cream, or apply a matte lip balm to the chapped area right under your nose. You’ll also want to avoid powdering your nose, which only makes flakiness more obvious.

Oatmeal baths are gentle enough for babies, so just imagine what they’ll for your irritated or dry skin. Why? Colloidal oatmeal, a natural product made from finely ground oat grains, is full of vitamins, minerals and lipids that all work to hydrate and soothe your skin. If you have eczema or any type of skin irritation, an oatmeal bath will work wonders. Just pour a cup of plain oatmeal into your tub as it fills with warm water, and add a pinch of essential oil (may we suggest lavender?) for a luxurious, at-home spa feel.

With winter winds, drying indoor heat, and the fact that going outside for anything (even a haircut) seems terrible, split ends are bound to happen. While a trim is best, you can temporarily soften the look of strands by adding a touch of coconut oil to your ends. According to Cosmopolitan, coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and proteins that help to keep your hair feeling hydrated and looking healthy.