It’s so cold in NYC, that when I pour boiling water into a “room temperature” (aka freezing) tea cup, what looks like dry ice smoke, starts spewing out of the top of it. I half expect an 80's hair band to emerge from the cloud and start yelling, “ Are you ready to rock?”
Yes, it’s that cold.
It’s so cold that even dogs are wearing hoodies inside.
Thanks to the fact that I end my showers with a 60-second blast of cold water, my torso and limb epidermis are doing OK.
But the parts of my body that are exposed to the elements, my hands and face, look like they’ve just crawled out from under an avalanche.
(Random tip: If you ever get buried in an avalanche, clear some room in front of your face and spit. Gravity will take the saliva down, so you know to dig the other way, to get up and out.)
But, I digress (into the plot of “Aspen Extreme”). So, I’ve been reading reviews of Weleda Skin Food on Amazon. Pretty much everyone, gave it 5 out of 5 stars, claiming that for dry skin, there’s nothing better.
It’s made with extracts of Viola, Chamomile and Calendula (soothes skin), and it’s free of synthetic fragrances, colors and preservatives.
I applied Weleda Skin Food to ½ my face. It wasn’t greasy or of a pore-clogging consistency. I then dressed in as many layers as I could muster (while still being able to move my limbs) and ventured out into the cold, to run some errands.
When I returned to my apartment, I looked in the mirror. The Skin Food side of my face had a nice healthy glow and was still nicely hydrated (like I’d actually been drinking the 8 glasses of water a day, I swore I would). The other side of my face, looked dull and dry.
You can use Skin Food on the face, body or anywhere that’s rough and dry, like the elbows, feet or hands.
So, if you too are somewhere shivering right now, and your skin feels like it’s starting to develop freezer-burn, you might want to check out Weleda Skin Food.
I have to go put on something with a hood now.
I’ve never tried any other Weleda products. Are any of them worth checking out?
Feel free to use the Google "search the web" box to the right, to help track it down at the cheapest price.
But the parts of my body that are exposed to the elements, my hands and face, look like they’ve just crawled out from under an avalanche.
(Random tip: If you ever get buried in an avalanche, clear some room in front of your face and spit. Gravity will take the saliva down, so you know to dig the other way, to get up and out.)
But, I digress (into the plot of “Aspen Extreme”). So, I’ve been reading reviews of Weleda Skin Food on Amazon. Pretty much everyone, gave it 5 out of 5 stars, claiming that for dry skin, there’s nothing better.
It’s made with extracts of Viola, Chamomile and Calendula (soothes skin), and it’s free of synthetic fragrances, colors and preservatives.
I applied Weleda Skin Food to ½ my face. It wasn’t greasy or of a pore-clogging consistency. I then dressed in as many layers as I could muster (while still being able to move my limbs) and ventured out into the cold, to run some errands.
When I returned to my apartment, I looked in the mirror. The Skin Food side of my face had a nice healthy glow and was still nicely hydrated (like I’d actually been drinking the 8 glasses of water a day, I swore I would). The other side of my face, looked dull and dry.
You can use Skin Food on the face, body or anywhere that’s rough and dry, like the elbows, feet or hands.
So, if you too are somewhere shivering right now, and your skin feels like it’s starting to develop freezer-burn, you might want to check out Weleda Skin Food.
I have to go put on something with a hood now.
I’ve never tried any other Weleda products. Are any of them worth checking out?
Feel free to use the Google "search the web" box to the right, to help track it down at the cheapest price.
oh jenny i'm so sorry. what's ridiculous is here in the bay area, in california, it's like 70 degrees (we NEVER get this weather in january, i swear it's abnormal) but i need it to be colder and rainy so that there will be snow where i'm going next week!! right now, i'm in a tank top and short shorts..sad. that came out gloating, but i PROMISE it's supposed to be wistful lol
Posted by: pik | January 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM
The Rosemary Hair Oil is awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome. Yes, I deserves that many w's. You can use it as a weekly deep conditioning treatment or just use a spot on dry hair.
And I'm ready to rock...I waaaant to rock!
Hilarious post!
Posted by: Alexandria | January 19, 2009 at 01:44 PM
it...not I...although I think I'm as awesome as some hair oil.
this is what I get for not previewing my comment.
Posted by: Alexandria | January 19, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Pik,I'll pray that you get my snow and cold weather for next week and that I get your tank top weather. And it did sound like gloating:) I'm going to turn on the oven for warmth now.
jenny
Posted by: jenny | January 19, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Alexandria, thanks for the rosemary oil tip. And I'm sure you are as awesome as the oil. Rock on.
Jenny
Posted by: jenny | January 19, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Their Iris day cream is also really good, it is like a lighter version of the Skin Food but without scent. I have and use both regularly, the Iris when I'm only somewhat dry (I have dry skin) and the Skin Food when things get ugly.
Posted by: fountaingirl | January 20, 2009 at 09:59 PM
thanks fountaingirl, I'm really loving the skin food, I'll definitely try the Iris Day Cream when my skin is less needy.
jenny
Posted by: jenny | January 21, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Good to know. Even my normally oily skin is feeling soooo dry (ugh I HATE this forced air heating and long for a good ole steam radiator). I got a humidifier and that helped but I'm going to pick some of this stuff up at Whole Foods. BTW, the Weleda cellulite oil - it may be called Birch Oil but I'm too lazy to walk into my bathroom and look - is awesome!
Posted by: ForgetfulDebbie | January 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Nice avalanche tip :) I would recommend Weleda's Pine Reviving Bath Milk. And hot bath in a cold day, that's a good thing even without Weleda.
http://takemeforatestdrivehoney.blogspot.com/2008/10/pine-reviving-bath-milk-by-weleda.html
Posted by: Honey | January 27, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Hey Honey,
That sounds really good. I've been packaging to move. Inhaling 14 years of hidden dust. My lungs are killing me. A pine bath sounds the only thing that might clear them out. Thanks for the tip.
jenny
Posted by: jenny | January 27, 2009 at 02:43 PM