There's Nothing Cute About Dry Skin or Hair...

Well, its about that time of year when hands get super ashy and hair gets dry and brittle. So its time to put together your Fall/Winter Skin Care and Hair Care Regimen. Yes, ladies these do need to be adjusted with the change of season!!!

Remember the three C's!

CERAMIDES, COCOA BUTTER and COCONUT OIL


CERAMIDES
There have been studies that show that dry skin, which tends to be more prevalent in the colder months, is  linked to low levels of ceramides....So what are Ceramides??

Ceramides are lipids, or fatty acids,  that make up a large portion of your skin. Their claim to fame is that they aid in moisture retention and youthful looking skin. They act as a binder for your surface skin cells and a barrier from different elements from the environment to invade and wreak havoc.  Also, they ensure that the moisture in your skin stays put.

There are tons of products on the market that filled with ceramides:

Curel is known for their Advance Ceramide Therapy and they have a laundry list of products for every skin type. I personally like the Intensive Healing Cream. Its worth a try!

First Aid Beauty also has some great ceramide rich products! I use the their Daily Face Cream religiously! You can pick it up on beautysage.com or at any Sephora!

COCOA BUTTER

Cocoa Butter has been a staple in my skin care and hair care regimen for as long as I can remember. My mother would melt a stick of cocoa butter and add it to my baths. I use it on my face after I wash it in the morning and at night, all year round. Its high in antioxidants, and it penetrates the top layers of the skin. Its extremely high in Vitamin E which is great for scars and skin renewal. Its also great for hair. Its been proven to aid in the prevention of hair loss and it's also a great emollient. It can also alleviate scalp irritation. Its a win-win all around the board!

COCONUT OIL
Coconut Oil is, in my opinion, one of the best oils you could put in your hair. It gives the best of both worlds. It acts as a moisturizing oil and a sealant oil...meaning its molecular size is small enough to penetrate the hair shaft in small amounts and also able to coat the hair. It's best to apply to damp hair and leave in overnight. Because it can penetrate the hair shaft, it makes it a great candidate to be used as a pre-poo! You'll definitely see a difference if you are suffering from winter-dried hair!

What are your favorite winter skin and hair care staples?