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Take Care Of Your Skin This Winter With These Seven Drugstore Products Under $15

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Winter weather brings its own set of skin challenges. Chapped lips, itchy skin, dry cracked knuckles all come with the temperature dropping. Even if you prefer sticking to the most basic grooming routine you should check out these inexpensive but quality problem solvers. Most are priced under $15, and available at your local drugstore.

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Head & Shoulders Old Spice 2-in-1 For Men

Dandruff happens when your scalp is out of whack. There are mixed reports on whether the winter weather actually dries out the scalp and exasperates the problem or the flakes are just more noticeable on dark clothes. Who cares? Nobody wants snowflakes on their sweater. The trick is to use a dandruff treatment shampoo daily. Don’t stop just because the flakes subside. Remember it’s about treating the scalp. Follow the directions and don’t rinse out shampoo prematurely, and smell before you pick: some of the treatments can smell bad.

Head and Shoulders Men’s shampoos are a good bet because they don’t smell badly like other treatments and offer choices to address different hair concerns. This one even has a splash of Old Spice.

$10.99 at Amazon.com

Face Time

Nivea Men Skin Energy Double Action Balm

Much like shaving, braving the winter elements can irritate and burn your skin. Add a naturally dry derm to the mix and you have a triple threat. If you are splashing on aftershave and feeling the sting it’s time to shake up the routine and try a post-shave balm. Avoid aftershaves that contain a lot of alcohol and dry out skin.

Nivea Men Skin Energy Double Action Balm doesn’t contain alcohol and uses chamomile to calm down the skin and goes on light to soothe and moisturize.

$16.62 at Amazon.com

Sunshine

Neutrogena Men Sensitive Skin Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 30



The last thing you’re thinking about during the cold, dark days of winter is sunscreen, but you should. UVA/UVB rays can find you any time you go outdoors. It doesn’t matter if the temperature is below freezing, if you are skating, boarding, skiing you are exposed to the sun.

Neutrogena Men Sensitive Skin Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 30 is a hydrating, non-greasy, oil free formula that does double-duty. You’ll feel as safe and smooth as a newborn baby while protecting yourself.

$10 at Amazon.com

Lip Service

Blistex Lip Medex

We’ve all been told that picking or licking chapped lips makes them worse. They definitely do. Along with the bitter cold the enzymes in saliva dry out our lips with each lick. You need lip balm— a lot of it. Hit the local drugstore and pick up a bunch. Stow one in your pocket, your briefcase and your glove compartment.

Are you already at the point of no return? Blistex Lip Medex is formulated to instantly cool down hot, itchy, chapped lips and help them heal.

$6.45 at Amazon.com

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