WINTER SKINCARE HABITS + how I care for my dry/sensitive skin

Winter decided to come a bit early here in Toronto with super cold temperatures (and some snowstorms). For me this means it's time to take extra steps to care for my skin which can get extra dry this time of year. Here are my winter skincare habits and how I care for my dry/sensitive skin :)

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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist

[brightpurpleviking]

I would love to see a video about the advice our grandmothers gave us and what a holistic nutritionist take on it would be. Like an apple a day, cut your hair on a full moon, vinegar for shiny hair, sleep in your bra lol kind of things. Or maybe I just had a weird grandma! But it would be fun to hear what other people’s grandmothers advice was and how valid it all is today in light of holistic nutritionist science.

[Shasta]

I use a humidifier next to my bed at night, drink lots of water before bed and as soon as you wake up, and I use a heavy duty lip balm right before I sleep. All of those rituals, have seriously helped me stay in good shape, inside and out!

[gemmelbel]

Dry skin brushing also good to drain toxins off lymphatic system. Feels so good doing it especially in the morning.

[everbejoyful]

Your beautiful natural hair and skin are goals!

[karendavidson]

I love your simply advice. So natural and healthy. My daughter makes our lip balm. I’ll never buy another!

[jessicadeering]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos! You seem self-made and your videos are of high artistic quality while also imparting valuable information. Thanks! 😊🙏

[rachelp.]

Oh yes, I love my lip balm! We live in Washington state, on the east side, so it's dry and cold over here! I have dry, sensitive skin, so it's been a big learning curve over the years trying to figure out what works, and what doesn't work, for moisture! I take EFA capsules made with Coconut & Hemp oils, plus Vitamins D & E capsules, and that has been helping with my skin and hair/nail growth/strength. I also have to be really careful what soaps, lotions and other body products that I use, so I've been experimenting with making some of my own at home using really good ingredients, like pure oils. I've been wanting to get some Shea butter though, that's next on my list! :)

[ErinWilliamsStuff]

I have dry skin by nature and like you, I keep it pretty simple with only 3 skincare products; only 2 that I use daily. At night, I take off my makeup and cleanse with cold cream and that helps to keep the moisture in my skin. Excellent tips!

[RhubarbandRoots]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I just sent this video to my daughter . Big fan of your channel. Very informative.

[johnsonfamilynaturals]

I love using organic lanolin mixed with my favorite oils for the winter skincare routine.

[rebeccal.]

Thanks so much for the tips and links. I have sensitive skin and definitely don't leave the house without any lip balm.

[lilmissfire]

I literally carry lip balm with me all yr around. It’s a must. I also love essential oils & use a diffuser.

[raynalehto]

Loved the video!! Thanks so much for the tips! I have dry skin and can't wait to try these out 😊

[pirhan]

Big fan of Anthony and Carina Organics. As soon as I saw the bottle, I knew it was Carina.

[andrada-mariapricop]

I have oily skin. I really dislike it, but I try to take care of it as much as possible. I use a face cream whenever I go out and minimal make up. It's quite a struggle to find natural solutions for my skin. But I found a really gentle cucumber and vitamin C soap. And also a lavander and ylang ylang soap. I alternate between these two, so my skin won't get too used to one and not respond to it anymore. Both have made my skin better. I have breakouts from time to time, but nothing major. As a make up remover I use either coconut oil, that i wash off with the soaps I mentioned, it's important to not leave it too much on my skin, or a special make up remover from a company based in my country. I sometimes use face masks, but I usually avoid to use too much product so I can avoid irritation. I wish I found a really good face cream that wouldn't make my skin more oily, and I tried, but nothing that was recommended to me was as efficient as I expected. If anyone can recommend me something, I am very open :).

[lindsaymayfield]

My skin is very dry, especially in the winter!

[Lemoncholy]

I use beef tallow! Sounds weird, but it’s magical. Animal fats are closer in their makeup to our own cells. So our body more readily absorbs them! Unlike plant oils. You can buy tallow balm online, but it’s much cheaper to make at home. I just melt it with some olive oil to make it spreadable and maybe add some essential oils. Boom. I only need to use it about once a week, as opposed to daily with other products

[PetiteStephy]

I really enjoy watching your videos! Winter is here in Québec as well. My skin is dry/dehydrated.

[chouasandyyang]

Lol this is super random. But I couldn’t pin point who you reminded me of. Then it hit me; Pam Beasley from The Office. Haha.

[raegibson]

Thank you for this.... I need to try these. I have IBS, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis so it can be frustrating as my hands break out into cuts in winter. I'm limited in what I can use for makeup, soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo and skin products. I use Head and Shoulders at times and while it's good for my scalp, it hates my skin so my rosacea breaks out and my face will hurt after the shower, as even water can hurt my face. I have to dab my skin after the shower or the skin flakes. I do have some prescriptions I get from my dermatologist too.