winter

By Erica, National Training Manager

Cold temperatures have finally arrived in New York and my skin is feeling it. As much as I love winter, I notice a change in my skin as soon as the needle drops, so I switch up my regimen to include more intensely hydrating cleansers and moisturizers. Here are my winter skin saving tips to carry me over into Spring…

When I find that my skin needs a little extra care, I turn to my Facial Cleansing Oil. This emulsifying oil cleanser gentle cleanses, hydrates, and drumroll…removes a full face of makeup.

After cleansing, my skin feels clean and refreshed with a noticeable glow.

Next, I reach for my Replenishing Face Serum.

By: Erica, National Training Manager

Freezing temperatures do not just mean heavier coats and scarves; they also mean dry, itchy, and flaky skin. Being a Southern transplant, I was really thrown for a loop when my normally oily skin actually became dry and flaky during my first intense New York winter. I learned the hard way, and now I start prepping my skin about a month before the colder temps hit with oils, serums, and heavier creams just to be safe. Here are my suggested steps to “winterproof” your skin.

First things first, I scale back to cleansing just once a day at night in these brutal winter months. I’ve also integrated the

By Erica, National Training Manager

This winter is about survival mode. With temperatures staying below freezing regularly, a cute outfit is the farthest thing from my mind. The ultimate goal of evading frostbite doesn’t change the fact that we still need to look presentable. As fashionable as some winter hats are – I mean, at times they complete my outfit! – If I do need to shed that extra layer up top, my hair will definitely need some extra loving. Here are the M+G products that swoop in and fix my flattop.

• Hair Pomade – This firm-hold styling aid stands up to hat weather. Before I leave the house, I massage a small amount into my roots for volume.

By Erica, National Training Manager

2014 has started with a bang and a string of snow and ice storms. No one has been safe from extreme icy temperatures! If anyone is like me, these dry temps are wreaking havoc on your skin. As soon as the needle drops, I pull out the big moisturizing guns. On those days that my skin is extra parched, I intensify my skincare regimen by adding in a few extra steps of TLC. Let me take you through my super hydrating and brightening routine…

• Day 1 PM: I start by cleansing with the Grapefruit Face Cleanser and following up with the 10% Glycolic Pads. These have been in my regimen for awhile now so I use them as an overnight treatment, but