Wrestling Winter Wrinkles

The absolute worst time of year for wrinkles and dry skin is winter! Between the dry cold outside and the blasting heater inside, your pasty pores are drastically challenged. These tips gleaned from top make-up artists and dermatologists give hope to all of us that we’ll survive till spring’s first thaw.

1. Treat yourself right and spare no expense here. Every six weeks now through the end of April sign up for a series of weekly facials. Using infrared-light treatments will stimulate collagen production and decrease the fine lines and wrinkles. We like the infrareds because unlike lasers and chemical peels there is no chance for burning or irritation.

2. Using a humidifier in your bedroom will put moisture back into the atmosphere.  They keep your skin hydrated lessening the appearance of fine lines and eliminating the chance of sallow skin color.

3. Give your cheeks a rubdown. A gentle 10 minute face massage will stimulate your circulation and bring a rosy color to your cheeks.  It will also loosen up your muscles to make your face look softer and creaseless.

4. Cold weather and exposed lips is a deadly mixture for women of any age. So here’s a killer combination treatment for you and your daughters. Apply Smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant to get rid of any lip flakes. Rub off the granules with a washcloth soaked in baby oil and then layer on some Laura Mercier Skincare Lip Silk. This magical mixture will intensely moisturize your rosy reds and make them look youthful.  Plus your lipstick will glide on evenly ever after.

5. Here’s a miracle for any Gen J fem; Elizabeth Arden Caramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules used as a primer. Pop open one capsule to cover your face. It will fill in the fine lines and create a soft silky surface on your face. Then cover with your foundation as usual.

6. It’s always about lighting…isn’t it. Anything that reflects light makes skin look more youthful. Try adding a liquid luminizer into your favorite foundation for that special bounce.

7. Even your face needs layers in the winter. By using a balmlike moisturizer as a base and covering it with a brightening serum or petroleum based product will create the look of smooth line free skin.

8. Finally, If you’ve been sleeping like a bear in hibernation or just look like one try this trick of the trade.  Soak a washcloth in ice water and lay it on your skin for about 10 to 15 minutes. The cool compress gets rid of any puffiness and will smooth out the pillow wrinkles.

May we all survive the winter wrinkle wrestle to see the sprouting tendrils of a moisture filled spring.

Your grass is green.