*This post is Sponsored by Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant- All opinions and photos are my own.*
Oh Happy Day Y’all!
Why am I so chipper today you may ask? Well… We are officially on our way out of winter, while it’s not over yet, the days are s l o w l y getting longer and that my friends means the end is in sight!
While the thought of warm weather might get my day dreams through the day, they don’t actually get me through these cold winter days, but today I want to share some of my own personal Skin Care Blunders and What To Do To Fix Them which will hopefully get you and your skin through the rest of this Winter looking better than ever!
Skin Care Blunder 1 : You Stop Using Sunscreen/Moisturizer with SPF in it.
Girl! Go get that SPF Moisturizer out of your drawer and put it back up front and center!
Let me say it again for the people in the back.
YOU NEED. TO BE. APPLYING. SPF. TO YOUR FACE, NECK AND CHEST. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. OF. YOUR. LIFE.
Just because it’s winter and the bears are hibernating doesn’t mean the harmful UV rays are girl! And it’s not just me saying this, Dove dermatologist Dr. Alicia Barba agrees. You obviously don’t need to be applying SPF to your arms and legs like you might be during the Summer but make sure that areas of your body that are exposed everyday – like your Face, Neck, Chest and Hands are being protected with some Sunscreen or an SPF enhanced Moisturizer each day.
Skin Care Blunder 2 : You Neglect Your Underarms
I mean why even bother worrying (or shaving them tbh) when those bad boys aren’t even going to see the light of day for a few months right?
Sorry babes, wrong.
Underarm skin is actually pretty sensitive. Dr. Barba says thicker fabrics like sweaters and wearing tight undershirts can irritate that sensitive underarm area. But a great and simple way to protect your underarms is using Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant, which is formulated with moisturizers to help alleviate irritation and leave you with softer and smoother underarms.
Neglecting your underarms over winter can result in dark spots, skin tags and rashes, none of which you’ll want once spring rolls around and you’re wearing sleeveless tops! Fixing these issues is really just a matter switching to Dove Advanced Care ,which not only offers 48-hour odor and wetness protection, but also added skin care benefits for softer, smoother skin. Check Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant out for yourself here.
Skin Care Blunder 3 : You Don’t Drink As Much Water
I know when it’s cold I tend to drink more hot drinks like Coffee and Tea, and by the time I realize I have forgotten to drink water it’s the end of the day and I say “I’ll remember to drink more water tomorrow.” Then I wonder why my skin looks dull and uneven the next day.
You’re probably like “ok how is this a beauty blunder.” Well friend I’ll tell you! Staying hydrated promotes healthy circulation, which makes your skin healthier, which in turn makes your skin brighter and being properly hydrated helps your skin heal faster. So when you get a blemish or flakey skin it should right itself quicker if you’re staying hydrated!
All this comes into play when you’re applying your make up – flakey dry skin? You’re foundation is just going to enhance that. Scabs from picking at zits? Those are the WORST to try and cover up. All these issues can be reduced or maybe even eliminated by staying hydrated!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant.
Let me know which one or ones of these Skin Care Blunders YOU are guilty of in the Comments Section below! I’m guilty of ALL 3!
I HAVE to focus on drinking more water. I have recently stopped drinking soda completely, but I still struggle to drink enough water each day. Thanks for sharing these tips 🙂
I absolutely LOVE Dove deodorant. I’ve used it most of my adult life, and every time I’ve used another brand I always switch back because it’s the best for my sensitive skin. And it lasts the longest! Winter skin is so tricky. So glad you shared this!
It’s so important to take care of this delicate area, I’m so pleased you’ve found a way to do so!
I seriously don’t understand why people stop using sunscreen in winters. It’s such a big mistake and so unhealthy for the skin. Great tips here 🙂
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This deodorant sounds fabulous! The pomegranate is such a lovely smell I bet!
I am so guilty of not using sunscreen in the winter! And I live in the dessert which means it’s pretty much sunny every day. I have very light skin and I have lots of freckles so I need to be better with the sunscreen! Thanks for the reminder to keep using it in the winter!
Great tips! I always forget the importance of sunscreen EVERY DAY!
These are great tips! I’m totally guilty of not drinking enough water!
really this is a great tip for winter I think. Many of us lost their beauty in winter because of starting winter. this post will help them most.
I feel like such a dunce, I never thought about the first two blunders being, well, blunders! I am happy to announce however that I drink a LOT of water every day, so I’m safe in that regard at least! 🙂