Winter Skin Care Tips for Dry Skin

Because I have very dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles crop up more frequently, especially during the winter months. There are a million high-priced products on the market promising to heal and rejuvenate dry skin. Finding the perfect product that works for you can be an expensive process. By the time you've found the perfect product, you've wasted money, time, and energy.

If you are searching for an inexpensive alternative that works, tryout the products below:

Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline
My favorite petroleum jelly is the CVS store brand with chamomile and lavender. The cost is $2.99 for a 13 oz jar. The product has a soothing, calming scent, and works as a great night time moisturizer. You'll have super hydrated skin when you wake up. At night, I always put on an extra amount around my eyelids/under eye area, for a bright eyed, fresh, wrinkle-free look in the morning. Even if I've only had two hours of sleep, doing this makes me look well rested.

Shea Butter
Another wonderful product is L'Occitane Shea Butter (www.loccitane.com). It is an excellent way to pamper your skin and keep it healthy, and youthful. Shea nut butter is a natural fat extracted from fruit of the shea tree. L'Occitane Shea Butter, which retails at $39.00 for a 4.9 oz tin is well worth the cost. L'Occitane Shea Butter is more expensive than the other alternatives, but a little goes a long way. You only need a small dollop to moisturize your face. You'll definitely get your money's worth.

In addition, QVC home shopping network offers great gift sets that allow you to sample other L'Occitane skincare products at a value price, which is typically less than the retail price (Check them out at www.QVC.com).

According to the American Shea Butter Institute, www.sheainstitute.com, Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer that has several amazing and wonderful benefits:
• Contains healing properties
• Has the one vitamin that is essential for healthy skin
• Contains a minor sunscreen
• Transforms skin in as little as 4-6 weeks, leaving skin smoother, softer, and better looking.