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It's a dry cold: keep your skin moist, protected in winter

By: Terryn Shiells

Posted: 01/20/2012 12:39 PM | Comments: 0 (including replies)

Winter has finally arrived in Winnipeg and with subzero temperatures comes cold, dry air which only makes it harder to keep your skin feeling and looking good.

Tia Provici, owner of Provici cosmetics, says it’s important to keep your skin moist and protected in the winter. She says its important to look for moisturizers with buzz-words like hydration, cell rejuvenation and cell building and to make sure to let the skin absorb the moisture before applying makeup.

"Let it sink in for about two minutes," she says. "You want the skin to absorb the moisture so you have maximum benefit of the hydration and maximum protection against the winter elements."

Provici says women can still wear makeup and feel good about how they look during the winter in Winnipeg.

She says there are three important steps for the skin to make it look flawless, and feel hydrated.

"The prime elements for looking wonderful for winter are to hydrate, prime the skin and use beneficial foundation because you want to maintain the skin’s condition for the long run," said Provici.

Provici recommends using cream eyeliner because it’s waterproof and won’t run when your eyes water from the cold.

For more winter makeup tips, watch the video below and visit provici.com or the Provici studio located in Paperdoll Clothing (214 McDermot Ave.).

terryn.shiells@gmail.com

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