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Skin care is a year round ritual, but when cold weather hits it’s time to shake up your routine! Much like switching out summer clothes for a winter wardrobe, skin care habits should be adjusted with the seasons. Skin cells have different needs depending on environment and personal activities, and when cooler weather hits it’s time to fight against dry skin. Stay in tune with the ever-changing needs of your epidermis and check out our tips below to ensure healthy, glowing skin during the wispy winter season.

Growing up, I was the girl who was always in the mood for a makeover. Slumber parties were an opportunity to lend my beauty expertise to friends, and I loved administering late night facials, mani-pedis, and new hairstyles. Truth be told, my youthful interest in esthetics eventually led me into the principals office, thanks to my habit of correcting skin tones and shading brows in my textbooks. Despite my brief disciplinary snag, my love for all things beauty-related maintained and ultimately led me to my current role as Director of Skincare at Burke Williams.

Winter comes in various forms depending on the region, and the same can be said for your skin. As the scenery shifts from fall to winter the effects of cold temperatures, winds, rain and snow start revealing themselves from head to toe. Whether dealing with chapped lips or cracked cuticles, this list of cold weather skin solutions will help you stay hydrated, moisturized, and feeling vibrant during the winter months.

Facials are more than a skin treatment; they’re a beauty ritual. They can be a soothing, solitary escape or an excuse to gather with friends and indulge in a night of pampering. However, pricey creams can quickly sabotage the physical and spiritual benefits of a facial. When cruising the beauty aisle avoid the temptation to purchase an expensive kit and consider trying one of these DIY options. Many of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen, making them convenient, affordable and a perfect element for beauty rituals.

Springtime brings warm weather, blooming flowers and more outdoor activity. Yet the beauty of spring can also bring on unwanted allergies. The nonstop sneezing and watery eyes can put a damper on your social life, but don’t worry! There are a handful of beauty tricks to help hide any signs of allergies. Consulting a physician is always the first step when it comes to your health, but these tips, along with medical advice, can lessen the visual effects of allergies.

When the word "mustard" comes to mind, it generally evokes images of Coney dogs and German sausages drenched in various shades of yellow. But what about envisioning mustard as a part of hydrotherapy used in bathing? Using mustard as a form of relaxation and detoxification may seem far-fetched, but it’s a method dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Mustard baths are also colored throughout England’s history and continue to rise in popularity.

On top of everything else you need to do in the morning, moisturizing your skin can feel like another chore - so why do it? As it turns out, moisturizing doesn’t just feel great, it can help keep your skin clear, smooth, and wrinkle-free in the future. If you’re not convinced, take a look at the top 5 reasons you MUST moisturize your skin.

Sugar can wreak all kinds of havoc on your body - it can expand your waistline, give you high cholesterol and put you on the path to diabetes if you’re not careful. But sugar also has some very positive qualities, and can be added to your skincare routine to deliver amazing results.

Bad beauty habits can compromise our looks and health and just like any habit, they can be hard to kick without the right tools. A lack of cleanliness, routine or care can put a damper on otherwise healthy skin and nails.

Picture a mud bath and a dip into brown filth may come to mind. Spa-grade mud baths, however, are something else entirely. High-grade mud that’s gray in color (and frequently imported from exotic locales) is used in wraps, soaks and facials in spas all over the world.