Monroe Misfit Makeup | Beauty Blog: 5 Winter Essentials to get you through Cold-Weather Season

November 27, 2017

5 Winter Essentials to get you through Cold-Weather Season

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It seems that no sooner than I was saying Summer was never-ending that it turned in to Winter overnight! The dry bitter cold, sun down by 5 p.m., and constant need for lip balm is a sure indicator of that. Now that the cold season is in full force I have switched over to my must-have Winter essentials. Here is what I keep on hand for surviving the cold season beautifully!


Moisturizer - for everything!
If there is one product that is at the top of my Winter beauty list it is moisturizer. Even if you have oily skin, or like me combination, frigid dry air and indoor heat can wreak havoc on the moisture levels of your skin. I turn to extra hydrating super-rich moisturizers for my face and body. Look for ones specially formulated for the hands and feet which need extra care. Coconut Oil also makes a wonderful moisturizer for both skin and hair.


Bath Bombs
There is nothing more relaxing than taking a hot bath, especially when it's chilly out. Of course this is also cold and flu season, so my bath bombs take on a dual purpose. I choose ones with soothing ingredients like Eucalyptus, Ginger, and Mint. The moisturizing agents in bath bombs keep your skin feeling silky soft while the hot steam lets you breathe easily. Just remember not to get the water too hot! It can have the opposite effect and dry out your skin.


Masks for Face, Hair, Lips, and Feet
My hair gets terribly dried out in the Winter and prone to breakage. Applying a thick, moisturizing and repairing hair mask fixes those stressed strands right up. I like to apply a hair mask while taking a hot bath to let it penetrate in to my hair for 20 minutes or more. Sheet Masks are my skincare obsession. They have ones for the face, lips, and even for your feet. I prefer this style of mask in the Winter because it keeps the product from drying out and provides a deep dose of hydration.


Nature Made® Vitamin DNature Made® Vitamin D3 2000 IU Tablets
Living in the grey, dreary Pacific Northwest taking my Vitamin D every day is essential. 90% of US population do not meet their daily vitamin D needs1 Vitamin D3 – found in Nature Made vitamin D supplements – is the body’s preferred form of vitamin D. Vitamin D3 is more effective than vitamin Dat raising and maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D in the body.†

Nature Made® offers several levels of Vitamin D at Walmart, including Nature Made® Vitamin D3 2000IU Tablet and Nature Made® Vitamin D3 5000IU Softgel. The 5000IU high dose product is intended for those deficient in Vitamin D as determined and recommended by their physician.

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Vitamin D is synthesized by the skin when we’re exposed to sunlight during certain times of the day and year, and can also be found in a limited number of natural and fortified foods sources. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, and vitamin D supports bone, teeth, muscle and immune system health.†

As I strive to live a healthier lifestyle this holiday season, I start by taking my daily Vitamin D vitamins with Nature Made. The tablets are small in size and easy to swallow. I take them along with my other vitamins and supplements at dinner time. Sun is scarce around here in the Winter but thanks to Nature Made I don't have to worry about the lack of sunlight.


You can find Nature Made® Vitamin D in the Vitamin Aisle at your local Walmart.

Healthy Moisturized Lips
Lip Balm is a staple for me year round. I go through tubes and tubes of it a month. I keep multiples on my nightstand and in my purse so I never have to worry about dry, chapped lips. I love a moody Merlot lip color throughout the Winter months. Making sure my lips are healthy and moisturized is a must for wearing those deep, dark shades. Look for ones containing moisturizing ingredients like Cocoa or Shea Butter. My favorites for Winter are in seasonal flavors like Peppermint Mocha and Sugar Cookie!


What is in your Winter Beauty Survival Kit? Do you supplement with Vitamin D during the Winter?

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

Nature Made® offers several levels of Vitamin D at Walmart, including Nature Made® Vitamin D3 2000IU Tablet and Nature Made® Vitamin D3 5000IU Softgel. The 5000IU high dose product is intended for those deficient in Vitamin D as determined and recommended by their physician.

 1 Fulgoni V, et al. Foods, Fortificants, and Supplements: Where do Americans get their nutrients? J of Nutrition 2011;141:1847-1854.