Winter Skin Care Routine & Tips

As it is now the dreaded wintery time of year (I don't like the cold.. ) i thought i would update my skin care routine. When the weather and temperature changes and drops, so does our body! Our skin and hair become dry and dull looking and i've found some ways and products to help battle this and not let the cold get to your precious locks and skin! 

This is my head to toe winter survival skin care routine starting from the top..

 Hair Care

I found this hair product in my local TkMaxx a couple of months ago and have been using it ever since, i have noticed a big difference in the shine and general feel of my hair. It was under £20 which you may still think is expensive but i personally am willing to pay to keep my hair looking healthy and what drew me into this product is the fact that it is packed full of tonnes of good, rich essential oils and proteins for your hair! It states to be an "Alll in One Hair Treatment" and to guarantee 10 benefits, which after having tested and tried it i believe it really does. I recommend this product to anyone struggling with dry, brittle, fuzzy, dull looking hair. 

Facial Skin Care

My skin care routine for my face has never really changed a massive amount as you all know i am a huge fan of Neal's Yard Remedies products and have found that for any issue your having for your skin Neal's Yard have a solution! My newest purchase has been the simple micellar cleansing wipes, after using and loving the cleansing water i saw these and just had to try them and i love these too already, they're great for on the go if you don't have time to do a complete cleansing routine then these will do the job for a one off or as i use them to take the initial amount of makeup off before properly cleansing. After this i will then go in with my Rejuvinating Frankincense refining cleanser and a muslin cloth, then to my Palmarosa toner and daily moisture! All of these products i've found work amazingly in making your skin so super soft, hydrated and clean feeling! 

Body Skin Care

Onto my body skin care routine, I absolutely love taking baths during the colder months as obviously they are a lot warmer than showers! One thing that i hate though is having a bath that has nothing in it such as a bath bomb, bath salts or my favourite thing bubbles.. Neal's Yard sell and amazing "Aromatic Foaming Bath" which is now my all time favourite bath product, not only does it create amazing bubbles the blend of essential oils smell absolutely amazing especially after a long stressful or tense day there's nothing better! The oils always balance my mood and help to uplift and relax me. 

If my skin is feeling extra dry any day usually around bed time i will use my Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter, this body butter is one of their originals so it has the original scent and is super thick and creamy which immediately helps to hydrate your skin, the reason i only use this before bed and not during the day is because as it is a body butter it is rather thick and doesn't soak into your skin very quickly so i don't want to be during the day pulling skinny jeans onto sticky legs, eugh! 

But my favourite go to moisturiser which i use morning and night is definitely my Vita CoCo Coconut oil, not only is it 100% raw cold pressed organic oil it is the most amazing moisturiser and everything else (but i won't get into that now) 

Foot Skin Care

Lastly the skin care routine i have for my feet, not a subject that is brought up often but i think it is important to care and look after every part of your body and during the winter as your colder your skin may be slightly dryer and one thing i absolutely love to do is to cover my feet in Johnsons baby Oil and then cover them in thick fluffy socks, in the morning you will wake up to super soft feet, perfect to do before a night out or event!

So that is all for my head to toe winter edition skin care routine i have linked a video for anyone who may want to watch me talk through my skin care routine over on my YouTube Channel!

 what're your favourite tips for keeping your skin hydrated during the winter? 

How to get beautiful sleek waves!

Lately i've been trying to make a little more effort with my hair styles because, it's normally the thing that i will leave until last in the morning and then not be bothered to do anything with so i end up scraping it up into a ponytail or a high bun.. Admit it, we're all guilty of this sometimes, i salute you if you really make an effort with your hair everyday! I decided to pick up my Remington silk curling wand and try to create some sleek looking wavy curls just to add a bit more texture and interest to my hair. 

I absolutely love the result i had, i used my Miaflora Aragn Oil before styling my hair. I use just 2 drops and rub that into my hands then run my fingers through the ends of my hair, staying away from the roots as this can result in making your hair greasy which no one wants! I then go onto brushing this through with a tangle teezer and separating my parting slightly off centre. I always find it easier to tie one half of my hair with a hair band just to get it out of the way and then curling one side then going onto the other. I used my curling wand at 180 degrees as i wanted it to be a temperature that wasn't going to be too much heat on my hair and wrapped my sections of hair round for about 10 minutes then gently letting the curl out. I find it best to leave all the curls as they fall out then once i've finished curling my whole head i gently brush through again with my tangle teezer to create these gentle, soft, glossy waves that blend and flow together. I think this hair style would look amazing with a bright red lip and a LBD! Even maybe for a prom with a few bits clipped up or a braid running through it. 

I filmed a tutorial of this look so if you'd rather watch it i will link it below, have fun creating!

Product review: Garnier Ultimate Blends Marvellous Transformer range

So, the weather here in the UK is changing as i'm sure everyone is aware of.. especially women as it plays havoc on our hair! But thankfully we have amazing products out that can help us through this tough time. Garnier have brought out a new Ultimate Blends Marvellous Transformer range and i noticed Tesco had it on offer so decided to give them a go! The range aims to restore shine to dry, lifeless and dull hair containing organ and camellia oils to deeply restore life and glow, with no parabens which sounds amazing! 

The Marvellous Transformer Shampoo comes out as a clear colour and doesn't feel too heavy when massaging into the hair, it also felt best to shampoo my hair twice as after just one wash my hair still felt slightly oily from the rich oils in the shampoo. Once rinsed out thoroughly i had a very squeaky clean feeling. Also, the scent is to die for!

The Marvellous Transformer conditioner was very nice to use it comes out as a creamy white colour and again feels very light on the hair, it also feels very luxurious to use. You could choose to occasionally use slightly more and leave it on for up too 5 minutes for a mini hair mask! When rinsing out my hair I instantly noticed how amazingly soft and tangle free my hair felt, something I normally struggle with!

After using both the shampoo and conditioner from the range for a little while my hair has felt a lot softer, sleeker, glossier, and cleaner for longer which means i don't have to use as much heat and can go longer in between washes. I love that they are paragon free as i always try to steer clear from them nasties. I noticed quite a considerable improvement in my hair condition and growth rate so i feel this will be an essential in my bathroom from now on! 

The scent to the range is divine and it's not too overpowering which is great as it doesn't smell sickly. It's just the right amount of loveliness and once every moment you catch a delightful wiff of it from your hair!

The products are available in most shops now including boots, superdrug and tesco ranging between £2.79 to £9.99. 

This review is NOT sponsored.