Winter Fresh
Lip Service
We can talk exfoliation all we want. But will you actually remember, or—let's be real—have the time? When it comes to the lips, here's an easy way to exfoliate on-the-go: Jane Iredale's Sugar & Butter, which has an organic brown sugar scrub on one side to slough away any chapped skin while the other side offers a lovely peachy-pink hue to put some summery warmth back into those lips.
To buy: Jane Iredale Sugar & Butter, $25
Hands On
If chapped or cracked skin—especially on the hands—is ailing you, an overnight treatment using gloves is another sure-fire remedy. "Applying an intense hydrating and nourishing cream on the hands and then covering with cotton gloves overnight once or twice a week can have a profound effect on eliminating chapped hands," says Asquith. For a moisturizing lotion with a fresh, wintery scent, try Éminence Vanilla Mint Hand Cream. (Bonus: It's organic to boot!)
To buy: Eminence Vanilla Mint Hand Cream, $14
Sun Smart
Even though you're baring less skin in the winter months, keeping up with your SPF application should remain a priority, especially if you'd rather not go into spring with a few extra wrinkles. The best bet for a busy mom is to pick a BB cream with SPF. Try Amarte Natural Finish, which provides SPF 36 UVA/UVB protection, contains argan oil for extra hydration and has atinted hue to give your skin a natural glow.
To buy: Amarte Skincare BB Cream, $57
Overnight Success
As every busy mom knows, it's vital to make each minute count—even the non-waking ones. Put your 40 winks to work with a nighttime treating mask, which will further nourish and treat the skin, says Asquith. One option? The Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial by REN, which boasts a three-phase facial treatment to nourish, soften and revitalize the skin while you snooze.
To buy: Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial by Ren, $60
On the Nose
While a red nose from the winter chill can be endearing, a red nose because you've wiped it with one two many tissues is not. Fear not, Rudolphs. The quickest solution is Dermelect Redness Rehab, which is designed to relieve rosacea but works equally well on red noses. The formula is packed with soothing aloe to reduce inflammation, shea butter to moisturize and vitamin E to reinvigorate the skin.
To buy: Dermstore, $42
Hair Help
And finally, let's not forget the havoc winter can play on your hair (frizz, dry scalp, limp ends, need we go on?). The good news for busy moms is that you can lay off washing your hair every day (too much washing strips the hair of natural oils). If your strands are in need of a pick-me-up between washings, apply a dry shampoo, such as Pantene Pro V Dry Shampoo.
To buy: Target, $4
