Winter Weather Survival Guide

Weapons to ward off dry skin and the common cold

From the LifeMInute team

Has the Polar Vortex gotten the best of you? We all know how chilly dry air can both zap skin of moisture and make you more susceptible to catching a cold. Luckily, prettyimpressed.com's Rachel Hayes is sharing her winter weapons for fighting the bitter effects of this season.

An easy way to put the moisture back into your delicate facial skin is to use Simple's new Nourishing 24HR Day/Night Cream. "It deeply replenishes skin for 24 hours and contains multivitamins and Shea butter," says Hayes. The best thing is, the brand truly believes that what's left out is just as important as what's put in, so all of their products are free of dyes, chemicals and artificial fragrances that can upset your skin. Pick up the skin rejuvenator for $10.99 at drugstores, and visit simpleskincare.com for more info and skincare tips.

And for soft, smooth skin all over, Hayes suggests slathering on Curl Ultra Healing Lotion. It's clinically proven to moisturize and repair skin two times better than the leading intensive moisturizer, so that scaly skin you've been covering up will instantly feel softer and smoother. It's recommended by dermatologists, thanks to the body lotion's extra-strength, naturally hydrating agents that repair your skin's natural moisture barrier so that over time your skin can retain and lock in moisture longer. And the fact that it won't clog your pores, never feels greasy, works up to 24 hours and is only $8 at drugstores, doesn't hurt either.

Now, to fend off the dreaded flu, try Cold-Eeze Cold Remedy products. They contain zinc gluconate, which helps to reduce the duration of the common cold by releasing into your body zinc ions that are then absorbed by your upper respiratory system. So as soon as you feel a cold coming on, reach for one of their two new products: Natural Immune Support QuickMelts and Natural Immune Support Plus Natural Energy QuickMelts, which are packed with Rose Hips and Echinacea to provide antioxidant protection that helps you to keep healthy and happy this winter. Find the tasty citrus-flavored remedy starting at $11 at coldeeze.com.

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