Here in Chicago, we truly experience Winter. Snow, sleet, cold temperatures, and blustery wind have shown us all what it means to be a true Chicagoan. Living in this great city means you need all the gear from boots to heavy coats to scarves and anything else you can think of. Even though there are downsides to the cold months (ever try driving in a sudden blizzard??) we do get out as a family to enjoy the snow when it arrives. My kids both LOVE the snow and we live *this close* to a sledding hill so that’s our favorite winter activity by far. You haven’t lived until you have heard the squeals (joy mixed with a touch of fear) from your children going down a huge snow hill! These are some of my favorite moments as a parent.
However, being out in the cold and snow really takes a toll on the skin. The combination of low temperatures and wind have my skin dry and cracking in an instant. This time around, I prepared my skin with Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Advanced Repair Fragrance Free lotion. I applied my lotion before we went out sledding with the family instead of waiting until after. I concentrate on my hands because they feel the effects the most. By preparing my skin for the conditions, I got a head start on healing my dry and cracked skin! The micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly in Vaseline® Intensive Care™ lotions deeply moisturize and protect the skin.
I have been very happy with Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Advanced Repair Fragrance Free lotion this Winter! I use it to prepare my skin BEFORE winter activities as well as AFTER being out in the cold. It has kept my skin prepared for the cold and feeling extra hydrated. Just what I need for these Chicago winters!
I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of Vaseline® and One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.
Find Vaseline® Intensive Care™ at CVS stores nationwide for around $4.99.
How do you prepare your skin for winter fun?
I will freeze to death there! At low 60s here, I’m all buried under the sheets.
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Surprisingly, you learn to live with it…that doesn’t mean I like it though!!
My mom used to use Vaseline on us growing up. I haven’t tried it in years, but this seems good.
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Hope you give it a try, Kim!
Great brand!
That snow looks refreshing!
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Haha that’s a first, haven’t heard that one before!
Vaseline is a staple brand!! I am definitely using it now a days too!!
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It is such a reliable brand!
This sounds great!! My skin has been so suffering lately – time for some pampering!
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Definitely try to moisturize before your skin gets very dry. That will help a lot.
That is such a cute photo! There is no snow in Dubai but the desert winter is bitingly cold, so intense moisturising is required to combat the dryness.
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Awww thanks! I hope you’ll try Vaseline for that intense cold and dry weather.
I’ve been using this exact lotion all winter too! It’s amazing!
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Love the fragrance free variety especially for the rest of the family.
Stay warm! Seeing all the snow everyone is getting makes me glad I’m in Florida!
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We are trying, it’s SO COLD today, wind chills are like 15 below!
I agree with you about sledding! We have 10 feet of snow here in MA, and I don’t know why I haven’t gone sledding yet this year…probably because of all the shoveling I’ve been doing instead. I haven’t used VICL in a few years, but I will definitely pick one up next time i’m out. I need a fragrance-free “Advanced Repair” option
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