For many of us, this time of year brings cooler temperatures. The winter weather typically brings cooler wet weather for most. I know in northern California, this is our rainy season. The temperatures are relatively cool (for us) and very wet and dreary.
The cooler wet weather makes it a challenge to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Heck, there are a few of us crazy running folk who even run many miles in the crazy wicked weather like I did this past weekend at CIM.
One of my must have running accessories (on long runs) is lip balm. I hate when my lips are dry. When I am a few miles into my run and the brisk air starts to dry out my lips, I reach for my Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect SPF 30 from my water bottle’s pouch. This really helps ease my dry mouth discomfort. Heck, even in a pinch on a long run… you can use this as an impromptu chafe preventer/soother. Not that I would know about that! *wink*
The dry air can really do a number on our skin. I have used the Aquaphor Healing Ointment on myself and my children. My youngest son suffers from mild eczema. When I notice a dry patch, I rub a bit of healing ointment on him and he is healed the next morning. For me, if I failed to rub my 2Toms on liberally before a race or long run and suffer from chaffing, the Aquaphor Healing Ointment really does help ease discomfort and helps restore smooth, healthy skin.
With all the fun you’re having – whether on a run, bike ride or ski trip – it’s easy to forget about the unpleasant effects that winter weather can have on your skin, such as dryness, irritation and windburns. Luckily, Aquaphor has the perfect set of products that are easy to carry with you and will help protect your skin this season!
I am partnering with Aquaphor and I received a winter protection in style package that included a healing ointment, lip repair, convertible mittens and a $50 giftcard. I am excited to share that I am able to help ONE LUCKY READER have Winter Protection In Style with Aquaphor.
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What are your favorite, tried-and-true ways to take care of your skin?
The gloves are so cute and I love aquafor!
I MUST use moisturizer! I shower at night so always put some on before I go to bed, but then also when I wake up. It does have a built-in sunscreen so between that and my bare minerals makeup, I feel like my face is protected!
wear the appropriate clothing and stay moisturized
This is the first winter I’ll be running, so I don’t have any tips or tricks yet, but I’m happy to read some.
I stay well-hydrated, cover up in the cold, use lotion, and avoid hot showers (which dry out the skin).
I use CO Bigelow’s Rose Salve a lot during winter months to keep my lips from getting chapped!
I go through so many tubes of chapstick a year – it’s a must in the winter! (just wish I could keep better track of them 🙂 )
I moisturize my skin daily in the morning and before I go to bed
I use sunblock year-round, even in winter.
always wear gloves in the winter.
Coconut oil is my new favorite! I use it as a moisturizer for my face and even lotion for my body. It is also great for my hair. I put some in before bed and let it soak in all night 🙂
I moisturize a lot especially in the morning. I always use facial lotion and then I carry around lotion in my bag for hands.
My skin is so dry in the winter I have to use a thick cream on my face at night from mary kay that was meant for hands but it’s the only thing to keep my face from cracking.
Drink lots of water and cover up!
I actually use aquaphor and love it. Best thing out there for mild eczema
I put lotion on after washing my hands so I can keep them soft and not dry.
I moisturize alot
I use Aquaphor on dry skin- face, body and lips.
I use lots of moisturizer and lip balm.
I use a humidifier to combat dryness caused by closed-in heated rooms.
i use alots of lotion
I moisturize and use sunscreen.
Drink lots of water and use lots of Aquaphor.
I use moisturizer every morning and night!
Always moisturize no matter what, and I’m a big fan of scarves for those windy days!
I use a homemade lotion with coconut oil and shea butter as its main ingredients. It helps SO much when the weather wants to be naughty.
Use a moisturizer after showering and apply lotion throughout the day!
I run a humidifier in my house during the winter to nourish our skin while we can. Before leaving the house for the day- everyone gets slathered with lotion!
I drink lots of water & use moisturizer
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I live in FL so I dont really have many problems with that, but I do use Carmex when my lips start to get chapped and it works better than most others i’ve tried
Always keeping my skin hydrated, drink lots of water, moistorize
I stay moisturized.
Thanks for the tip with Aquaphor. I have used it on my babies butts for rashes and it’s incredible. Would love to win the winter protection package.
I use lots of lotion and keep as much skin covered as possible!
I use chap stick!
I’m a long run lip balmer too! 😉
Moisturize after I bathe.
Drink a lot of water, lotion up daily and always have chapstick handy.
I keep my skin covered as much as possible.
Winter is SO harsh on my skin, especially my lips. I have to have a really good moisturizer (morning & night), always use a good hand lotion to keep my skin from cracking, and so far I’ve only used Burt’s Bees lip balm to keep my lips from getting so dried out when I run. Lip balm is a MUST for runners!
moisturize your skin and drink lots of water
sunscreen for sure!!
LOTS of lip balm, gloves, a beanie, and good socks!
I moisturize as much as possible
I’m generous with the Aquaphor and always wear gloves in the winter.
Thank you.
try to wear gloves
I use a protective lip balm (such as Aquaphor) before leaving the house, under and over my regular lipstick!