Keep the Glow

In the winter I like to curl up in front of a crackling fire with several design magazines or a good book.  My hair is in a pony tail and I'm wearing over-sized sweats .. hot tea or maybe a glass of wine.  I feel like a bear that is hibernating. 

                                                       Our local mountains. So peaceful ~


Keeping the Glow during the winter months -


What are you doing to take care of your skin during the winter months?  If you have oily skin, you may not need to change moisturizers however most of time a heavier moisturizer applied more frequently is necessary.

There are SO many wonderful products out there! Here are a few of my favorite, all with a focus on natural, holistic care.  I have tried a few products from each line -

Tammy Fender is based in Florida and uses organic custom blended skin care products based on holistic medicine. She makes everything in small batches and has an unwavering commitment to purity. Tammy's formulations are "healing" based, benefiting one's physical, emotional and spiritual well being - bringing us into balance.


The Bulgarian Rose water is wonderful, requiring more than 7,000 petals to product a single drop.  This rose water is said to tone and strengthen the delicate tissues of the skin, helping to balance and restore the chi (energy), leaving your skin supple and healthy.
I use this after a long day at the office - feels luxurious!


The Cleansing Milk is made with Lavender and helps to cleanse and remove congestion from the skin while promoting circulation of chi (energy).

Neroli is a precious essential oil dating back to the 17th century for it's ability to improve the suppleness of skin, rebuild skin cells, and protect against free-radical damage. This is a very nourishing product, filled with collagen-stimulating benefits. Neroli is said to help heal scar tissue and balance overactive sebum production. The sweet orange helps to hydrate and the plant butters moisturize and help filter UV light.

 http://www.tammyfender.com/

Susan Ciminelli is based in New York and believes that most skin problems are "not really a problem with the skin.. rather skin is an eliminative organ" - when you see a blemish, it's the skin eliminating toxins from somewhere inside the body.  Susan has written a wonderful book filled with recipes, her personal story and philosophy regarding skin care.


Susan's essential oils are wonderful - very calming. The Berry Antioxidant is full of anti-aging peptides that help protect the skin against free-radical damage and the Sea Water contains essential oils that plump the skin and give you a healthy glow.  The Sea Water gives the skin a wonderful glow.

http://www.susanciminelli.com/store.html

   

Next .. a cult favorite from Paris -

"THE CUTANEOUS ECOSYSTEM IS THE VERITABLE ANTI-AGE SHIELD OF THE SKIN."

The Ecosystem is the skin’s natural protection. That ecosystem may undergo many destabilizations with time.

The Epidermologist adapts and keeps the cutaneous Biodiversity balanced; The Epidermologist personalizes and reinforces a “High and Smart Cosmetology” shield.

JOËLLE CIOCCO
Director of Research and Application of Laboratory
Consultant for worldwide cosmetics companies.
Creator of the brand and the concept JOELLE CIOCCO of high cosmetology, at the cutting edge of skincare.
Joëlle Ciocco, biochemist born in Paris, has been devoting herself for 30 years to the study of the skin ecosystem: the identity of the cutaneous envelope and the existence and the maintenance of the skin ecosystem. She personalizes by means of cosmetology precursory anti-ageing treatments.

She created the Epidermology® Method, an authentic study that evaluates the skin’s nutritional requirements thereby establishing the right kind of cosmetic products for the skin.

http://www.joelle-ciocco.com/english/fiche.php?reference=12981C

The Cleansing Milk is amazing! 






These are wonderful fragrances for the winter. Kai smells like a tropical vacation that I need desperately..the long gray days in seattle... The rich body butter is perfect for those cold, dry winter days.  This line has everything from perfume to candles - love it all.


 http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Search-Show?q=kai

Seda! Lovely fragrance and perfect for those winter months when the house is closed up and lots of cooking is going on.

www.sedafrance.com

How do you cozy up in the winter? 
   Candles? A good book?


xx
leslie