Living in MinneSOOOOOOta, I get to experience all sorts of things...hotdish, lutefisk (actually, I've never had it), triple digits below zero, walking on large bodies of water, saying "pop", "youbetcha" and "dontchaknow", and dry, itchy winter skin.
I know, I know...don't everyone rush here all at once. You know you want to.
As soon as the weather cools down, it chases away any and all of the moisture in the air, which, to be honest, coming off of the summer we just had, really isn't always that terrible.
Except for the toll it takes on your skin, including that on your scalp.
Enter Head and Shoulders, the shampoo that promises to ease the dryness, itchiness and sensitivity associated with dandruff.
So, what, exactly IS dandruff?
Well, it's a combination of scalp oils, a fungus called "Malassezia globosa" (doesn't that sound appealing?), and your body's reaction to that fungus. (Grody. I know) And while I don't suffer from dandruff, exactly, I sure do get the itchy scalp syndrome that comes along with the cool, dry, frigid Minnesota winter weather. (And, if I'm going to be honest, it always makes me wonder if the kids brought home lice. Double grody. And, you're welcome for the itchy/scratchy/buggy feeling I just gave you when I mentioned "lice".)
Knock on wood, it's never been the bugs (and so help me, if I blog about lice next week...ugh. Knock on wood for me, will you?), just the dry, itchy scalp of winter. So when I got the chance to try Head & Shoulders Eucalyptus Itchy Scalp Care, I was willing to give it a go!
After a few weeks of use, I can say that I do see a difference! The itchiness is less, which is a bonus all in itself, but I was also happy to discover that Head & Shoulders leaves my hair feeling squeaky clean and healthy, and smelling wonderful!
The eucalyptus leaves a cooling, tingly sensation after I've washed, which I love! And the scent of eucalyptus has always been one of my favorites. Not overpowering, not soapy, just fresh. And clean. And wonderful.
Did I mention fresh? ;)
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I'm also from a butt-cold climate known as Michigan and in the winter I have to use fabric softner on my hair to keep it from being staticky and lots of extra moisturizer everywhere, at least once a week I slather thick lotion on my hands and sleep with socks on them to help with the dryness and cracking. It ain't pretty.
ReplyDeleteI have curly hair and live in New Orleans... whos weather seems to be the exact opposite of Minnesota! I cannot bare blow drying my hair in the summer because first its already 42 bajillion degrees before the blow dryer is even turned on, add that to the mix and its roughly 96 bajillion degrees in my bathroom, and second because the second I step outside into the swampy, muggy air, my hair is INSTANTLY frizz central. So with "cooler" temps (about 60-70 most days) I can break out the blow dryer!
ReplyDeleteI use alot of lotion and moisturizer.
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I have to use a lot more lotion, lip balm & moisturizers!!
ReplyDeletei use hairspray in the winter to keep my hair from getting static-y
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I use this honey lemon balm at night. The backs of my hands get so raw in the winter that sometimes they split and bleed. The balm restores my hands back to normal even in just one application! raecholor@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI use a lot more lotion and chapstick.
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I am all about the head and shoulders, too! But more importantly, I am a moisturizing queen for my face! In the summer I hardly moisturize, but in the winter I have to do my face several times a day!
ReplyDeleteI constantly apply lotion all over my body and moisturizer on my face. I also try to go in and get scalp treatments every so often (I love them, they're my form of pampering myself).
ReplyDeleteI use more conditioner, lip balm & lotion!
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lotion, lotion and more lotion along with as many chapsticks as i can buy in a day, love it
ReplyDeleteI noticed in the winter my scalp gets uber dry and itchy. I use moroccan oil or olive oil and wrap my hair in a towel or a plastic shower cap and sleep with it. I think using head and Shoulders would be a lot easier to deal with than the oils
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Thanks for the recommendation! I have been having an itchy scalp for the past week. Being a teacher, I always think of LICE. AHHHH. But I know it's just dry scalp. I will try this shampoo. ;)
ReplyDeleteMy skin is dryer in the cold months so I use more lotion
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I use a lot more moisturizers in the winter as opposed to summer.
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I always use lots of moisturizer in every season, so my skin does not get that dry feeling.
ReplyDeleteuse much more moisturizers!
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I switch to a creamier moisturiser in the winter so my skin won't be dry.
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I switch to cream, more oily skin products to help.
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ReplyDeleteI love Head and Shoulders- use it all year round! And for the winter months I use thicker lotions and a creamier facewash :)
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My skin gets extremely dry in the winter. I have to use a thicker/heavier lotion during the winter months and I use lotion more than once a day.
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i use more body lotion in the winter than I do in the warmer months
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I let my hair grow a bit longer and condition it more often. I also go through a ton of lotion.
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i use thicker lotions! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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ReplyDeleteI use shea butter on my hands every day and extra moisturizer on my face too in the winter
ReplyDeleteMy hair feels drier in winter, and flat from wearing hats..Wash my hair and use a deep conditioner in the winter more than I do in the summer. Hardly ever wear eyeshadow during the summer, when winter hits I start wearing again. I change my nail polish a bit and wear more glittery golds, green, or reds for the Holidays.
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i use way more moisturizer when its cold outside.
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I use a lot more lotion! I love the thick hand creams in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted :)
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i use conditioner more often
ReplyDeleteI definitely use more lotion and lip balm in the winter!
ReplyDeleteI use a lot of lip balm
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I use more moisturizer and exfoliate more often
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I apply a lot more moisturizer to my body this time of year.
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I switch to an extra moisturizing conditioner
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I use more lotion in the winter.
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ReplyDeleteI switch to use a richer moisturizer and night cream so my skin will not be dry.
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The weather here is pretty much the same all year so I don't change my routine.
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I shave less :) and use more moisturizer and lip balm
ReplyDeleteMy feet are awful in the winter. I have to be conscious about using lotion on them at night.
ReplyDeleteThe only change I really make is using a humidifier. If I don't use a humidifier in the winter, my forehead gets crazy flaky/peely and no amount of lotion or cream or oil will rehydrate it. But as long as I sleep with my humidifier going, all is right in the forehead world! LOL
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I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/149532777216348160
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I moisturize more to help with my dry skin and use more conditioner to help with the static in my hair.
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ReplyDeleteI use anti-dandruff shampoo much more often in the winter.
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I SPEND A LOT MORE TIME IN THE BATHROOM WITH MY BEAUTY ROUTINE IN ONE SEASON VERSES THE NEXT. SUMMER HUMIDITY SUPPLIES ALL THE MOISTURIZER I NEED & ALMOST TOO MUCH TO EVEN WEAR MAKEUP! =)
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ReplyDeleteIn the winter I am always applying chapstick, summer time it takes a little back burner, and lotion! sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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ReplyDeleteI gotta admit. . .I shave my legs less. Use lotion every time I get out of the shower. Use tons of moisturizer and chapstick.
ReplyDeletei THINK i MIGHT HAVE TRIED THAT IN A BLIND PRODUCT TEST. whatever I tried woked amazingly but I didn't know what it was :( Going to try this and see if it is the one.
ReplyDeleteFor me I have to use more hair product as static messes with my big time and I use facial moisturizer which I am usually bad about unless I get a sunburn.
I change up my routin by adding shimmer and glitter to my maker up routine. It makes me feel fresh and fun in cold dreary winter
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I drink more in the winter to keep my body, hair and skin hydrated
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I use leave in conditioner in my hair to limit static
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ReplyDeleteI use a lot more moisturizers all winter long. Skin is so dry that time of year.
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I go swimming three times a week all year round so my routine doesn't change much.
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I apply vaseline intensive lotion at night and in the morning and use leave-in conditioner for my hair
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I use heavier moisturizer and add lip balm to my regimen.
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I have to use lots of moisturizer everywhere.
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lots and lots and lots of moisturizer and chapstick
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i tweeted!
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I find myself using more lotion when I shave and also using facial moisturizers in the winter!
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