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All, Clean Beauty, Hair, Skincare · January 13, 2019

Discover New Ways to Combat Your Dry Hair & Skin This Winter

Discover new and easy ways to combat dry hair & skin this winter. Sharing my favorite bentonite clay hair mask, oils for dry skin, what to avoid, & more!!!

Discover new and easy ways to combat dry hair & skin this winter. Sharing my favorite bentonite clay hair mask, oils for dry skin, what to avoid, & more!!!

For anyone out there who is experiencing the harsh effects on your skin & hair that the winter months usually bring, this post is for YOU! No one wants dry hair or skin, so I put together a list of things to help you combat dryness or whatever you may be experiencing!! I promise there is something here for everyone!!

I naturally have really dry skin & hair so I have to work extra hard to make sure everything is looking moisturized & good to go. But it’s hard! It’s BEYOND freezing here in Canada & I feel like I don’t even have to leave my apartment to experience the elements of the cold. Even the air is completely different…it’s so dry!

Last year around this time, I posted about my two favorite skincare essentials that really helped save my skin last winter when I was living in Sweden! Again, my skin really went through a period of not really knowing what on earth was going on! I spent a ton of time walking outside…the town was relatively small but we didn’t have a car, so I walked everywhere! With that said, my skin is experiencing some of the same things I experienced last winter, so I thought this would be the perfect time to share some more skin secrets. But I also wanted to take it a step further & talk about dry winter hair too, because that is definitely a thing!!

So let’s get into it!!

Discover new and easy ways to combat dry hair & skin this winter. Sharing my favorite bentonite clay hair mask, oils for dry skin, what to avoid, & more!!!

How to combat dry skin in the winter

  • Drink a ton of water. Hydrate from the inside out. Drinking celery juice first thing when you wake up is amazing for the skin as well!!
  • Dry brush!! I try to dry brush at least once a day. It does wonders for your body & your skin, while also brushing away any flaky or dead skin! Want to read more on dry brushing? Check out this post!
  • Cut down on time spent in really hot showers…this one is the hardest for me!!
  • Spritz your face with all-natural rose water spray! Rose water helps moisturize, purify, soothe & calm the skin, while reducing any skin inflammation! I spritz my face at least 10x per day!
  • Moisturize with rose hip oil. Rose hip oil is wonderful for any skin impurities & irritation. It really helps lock in the moisture!
  • Use Almond Oil to take your makeup off instead of a makeup wipes. Makeup wipes can strip the moisture from your face. Using an oil can add hydration & moisturize the skin while literally melting off the makeup! Nut allergy? Use Grape Seed oil!
  • Use shea butter to moisturize your body.
  • Exfoliate the skin 1-2 times a week! You can make the simplest exfoliant ever by mixing a tiny bit of coconut oil with sugar!! It works great!
  • Avoid products or soaps with harsh foaming agents because they easily dry out the skin. Try a gentle cleanser instead.
  • Invest in a humidifier! I would definitely do this but since I’m not staying here permanently, I don’t want to have to buy one only to use it for a few months… & space is going to be limited in my car when I drive back to the states LOL!

Discover new and easy ways to combat dry hair & skin this winter. Sharing my favorite bentonite clay hair mask, oils for dry skin, what to avoid, & more!!!

How to combat dry hair in the winter

  • Incorporate a hair oil or serum to your routine to lock in the moisture, especially on your ends! You can even use rose hip oil for this!
  • Don’t shampoo as often. Shampooing strips the moisture from your hair! I have an entire post on this that I can’t wait to share! – Read how to oil train your hair here!
  • On days when you skip the shampoo, give your hair a good, deep conditioning!
  • Experiencing dandruff or a dry scalp? Try a bentonite clay hair mask! I’ll put the instructions below!!
  • Apply a scoop of coconut oil to your hair, root to ends, put your hair up in a bun, & leave it on for as long as possible! This adds instant moisture!
  • Go NATURAL! Forget the heat & rock your natural hair. This will be different for everyone but I manage to only use heat/styling tools only a few times a month & it REALLY helps! And if you do use heat often, make sure you are using a heat protectant!
  • Do an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse weekly before you shampoo! Work 2-3 tbsps of ACV into your scalp before rinsing! It helps to restore the scalp!

Bentonite Clay Hair Mask

  1. Mix 2 tbsp of bentonite clay, 5 drops of tea tree essential oil, & 1/4 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar.
  2. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Apply the mixture to wet hair & scalp.
  4. Comb the mixture through the hair.
  5. Leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes.
  6. Wash your hair. (I’m not going to lie, it might take a while to wash everything out!)
  7. Repeat as often as needed. (I saw results after the first time!)

Discover new and easy ways to combat dry hair & skin this winter. Sharing my favorite bentonite clay hair mask, oils for dry skin, what to avoid, & more!!!

I hope you found something that you might want to try in an effort to combat your dry hair & skin!! This is the first time in my life that I’ve experienced any sort of dandruff or a dry scalp, but I swear the bentonite clay mask really did help!! At least for me, winter is no where near over, so I will be doing these things repeatedly in order to keep myself together LOL!

Do you have any tips that help save your skin & hair during the winter?

Discover New Ways to Combat Your Dry Hair & Skin This Winter

Posted By: Madi Rowan In: All, Clean Beauty, Hair, Skincare · Tagged: Beauty, hair, skincare, winter skincare

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Comments

  1. Mickey Reid says

    January 13, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    This is a nice read. I tend to use oils all year wrong to keep both my hair and skin moisturized. I also have a friend who swears by rose water although I’ve never used it myself. Who knows, maybe I’ll try it eventually.

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 13, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Rose water is one of my favorite products to use! Thank you for reading!

      Reply
  2. Cassidy says

    January 13, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Thanks for these tips, I absolutely love the smell of shea butter, that’s one tip I can instantly get on board with!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      Yes! Shea butter is the best & it’s very healing!! Thanks for reading! xo

      Reply
  3. Vidya Tiru says

    January 14, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    as always, great photos and useful info! i need to work on bringing some life to my hair so will use your tips

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 14, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you!! I hope they help!! xo

      Reply
  4. Jocelyn, aka the Vegan Hostess says

    January 14, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    I am so intrigued by dry brushing. I’m going to incorporate this into my current routine. I also love the almond oil tip – I use it!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 14, 2019 at 7:25 pm

      Yes!! Dry brushing is my absolute favorite! Thanks so much for reading! xo

      Reply
  5. Anne-onedeterminedlife says

    January 15, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for this! I have always struggled with dry skin and a dry scalp! I will for sure look into some of these. I hope one works for me.

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 15, 2019 at 6:03 pm

      Try the clay mask!! The tea tree oil will work to draw out impurities, therefore helping the scalp! Thanks for reading! xo

      Reply
  6. Jubilee D Meyer says

    January 15, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Definitely gonna try that clay hair mask! I always have a hard time with dry hair in winter, so I really need to try this!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:22 pm

      It definitely helped me! Thanks for reading Jubilee! xo

      Reply
  7. Liv says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    Great post – especially for traveling, too. Rose hip oil is a lifesaver…helped out with a huge scar I had on my leg..disappeared in a few days with that stuff! Gonna book mark this post for sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:23 pm

      Omg that’s amazing! Rose hip oil is definitely one of my must-haves too! Thank you for reading! xo

      Reply
  8. Cristiane says

    January 15, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    Great post! I also have very dry hair and skin and drinking more water has helped it a lot… and coconut oil! Now I want to try to use almond oil as make up remover. Can I use it to remove the eye makeup too! Does it irritate the eyes?

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      YES! I use it to take off everything…including eye makeup! And this is coming from someone with extremely sensitive eyes. I just wet a little cotton pad, apply some oil to it & it works like a charm! Even takes off tricky lipsticks as well! Thanks so much for reading! xo

      Reply
  9. Bri Adams says

    January 15, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing these! I live in Utah, so I definitely struggle with the winter dryness!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:26 pm

      Yes, I can relate!! Thanks for reading Bri! xo

      Reply
  10. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    January 16, 2019 at 1:00 am

    These are great tips! I hate dry skin!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 16, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Me too! Thanks for reading! xo

      Reply
  11. Lauren says

    January 16, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    I love these tips! My skin just went dry to super dry in the past week, so I am struggling with keeping my skin moisturized. But I absolutely love rosehip oil for my face. Never thought to put it in my hair!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 16, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      I love putting just a little bit on my ends! Gives it such a nice scent too, as you can imagine! Thanks for reading Lauren! xo

      Reply
  12. Julia Conti says

    January 23, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    I cannot wait for the post about shampooing less often. I love to go longer between hair washes but it’s hard for me to disguise the fact that it is dirty.

    Loved this post!

    Reply
    • Madalena Rowan says

      January 23, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you so much Julia!! xo

      Reply

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