I’m excited for the longer nights and the cooler weather that winter brings. It’s time to get together indoors with friends, watch movies, enjoy warm drinks and turn on the fireplace. Of course, with the new winter season, it’s important to change up your skincare routine to protect your face, scalp and body from the dry and sometimes harsh weather. As a professional mobile make-up artist in Toronto, I wanted to share some insights with you.

1. Keep face hydrated

It’s essential to keep your skin hydrated, especially during the dry winter months. Don’t use drying facial moisturizers, and avoid soap-based products if you can! Scrubbing your face every day is a big no-no, only try to exfoliate once a week, max! I love using serums from Kiehl’s to keep all the moisture locked into my skin. As a wedding hair and makeup artist, I recommend brides start moisturizing weeks before their big day.

2. Moisturize your scalp

Use a moisturizing shampoo that will rid your scalp of dandruff during the winter months. There’s nothing worse than wearing black and seeing all the flakes on your shirt. When your scalp is moisturized with a quality shampoo like L’Occitane Aromachologie Intense Repairing Shampoo, you won’t have to worry about dry hair and scalp. 

3. Carry lip balm

One of your most significant assets this winter is going to be a quality lip balm that you can carry in your purse or your car. Using a product like Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Lip Balm is going to help keep your lips moisturized to avoid cracks and peeling.