Nature and Beauty Meet Big Hearts — skin tips for colder months

Can you relate to this? 

The weather is getting cooler ...

Your lips start feeling more dry than usual.

You add an extra layer of lip balm and find yourself re-applying more and more throughout the day.

One day you wake up and your lips feel rough and cracked.

You look in the mirror and notice your lips are peeling.

You panic, start scrubbing and it seems to only make it worse.

You're frustrated because they hurt and it feels like you deal with this struggle every year.

Here's the deal. 

The skin on our lips is very thin and when it is exposed to cold air outside and dry, centrally heated air inside, it can lose it's flexibility and become sore, cracked and scaly.

The solution? 

You want a lip care regimen that doesn't just moisturize, but also exfoliates, hydrates, increases the elasticity and adds a protective layer to prevent your lips from drying out.

That's why our Vitamin C Lip Care Trio is so special.

The Sugar + Marula Lip Scrub exfoliates your lips while leaving them moisturized.

The Sunflower + C Lip Repair hydrates while promoting collagen production to improve the elasticity of your lips. It also leaves an occlusive layer that prevents your lips from losing moisture. No more constant re-applying.

The Sangria + C Lip Tint also hydrates and improves the elasticity in your lips while bringing out the natural color in your lips.

This Lip Care Set is different. It's powerful and made with the sensitive skin on your lips in mind.

We live in a very stressful world that can be toxic for our mind, body, and even skin. As a result we are less focused and burned out. As we enter the Spring season and embrace renewal, I urge you to commit yourself to recognizing when you need a mental break. Here are 3 simple ways to manage stress and relax. 

Breathing:  You may be unknowingly holding tension in your chest. Stress shows up differently in everyone. Never underestimate the power of proper breathing. Breathing techniques are one of the easiest and most powerful ways to relieve stress. Harness the power of deliberate breathing, including deep breaths, and slow inhales / exhales to help you feel calm and in control. 



Relaxing Playlist: Music is healing to the soul and it can shape our moods and thought processes. Music can promote relaxation of tense muscles when coupled with relaxing exercises like yoga. Music is a simple and fun way to promote spiritual healing. It is also great for meditating or getting into a spirit of worship. 

Take a Walk: When things get to be overwhelming for me I like to go for walks out in fresh air. Any sort of movement like short walks or jogs are natural stress relievers. Sometimes you have to force yourself to get out of the office and get moving. Walking also promotes blood flow to your brain and it can reset your mind and thought processes. While walking you can also practice the breathing techniques we discussed earlier. 

What are some techniques you use to relieve stress? 

Apple Rose Beauty is committed to clean beauty with a cause. If you're new to clean, non-toxic beauty, transitioning to natural beauty may feel like a process. You don't have to get it all right at once. Here are 3 simple steps to building an easy yet effective skincare routine:

1. BE PATIENT There might be a process that your skin will experience called purging. When changing your regimen, especially one that is following a regimen of products that contain harsh synthetic ingredients, your skin wants to detox. You might see tiny white bump clusters appear.  As long as you're not experiencing a reaction like itching or burning, keep pushing. The purging will subside. 

2. HELP YOUR BODY HELP YOUR SKIN. What goes in the body is as important than what you put on your body. Foods rich in Vitamin C, A & omega 3's can fight free radicals, reduce the signs of aging, rejuvenate cells for a healthy glow. I discussed in an earlier blog post how your diet effects your skin. Click here to read. 

3. USE YOUR PRODUCTS IN THE RIGHT ORDER. Yup there's an order to this. There's a process that your skin goes through during your routine and using your products in the following order allows for the best absorption of skin loving ingredients for optimal results. 

• Cleanse
• Serum
• Moisturize

Don't have products to start your easy skincare routine? Apple Rose Beauty's got you covered. Try our Freedom Skincare Essentials Set today and be on your way to better looking skin. 

Just like the seasons change our skincare routine may also need a change. You should always pay attention to your skin's needs not just seasonally but all year round. The colder months bring low temperatures and rough winds which can bring about dry air and dry skin.