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When winter settles into our Chicago, IL, apartments, once-soft skin can quickly become dry, itchy and irritated. At best, it's uncomfortable, and at worst, it's downright painful. Luckily, we've come up with some tips to help you stave off dry winter skin so you can enjoy handshakes and hellos without embarrassment.
1. Pick the Right Moisturizer
On the surface, this seems like an obvious answer, but many people opt for lotions that contain perfumes or alcohol — both of which can dry out sensitive skin. On the other hand, a lot of lotions aren't thick enough to do the job right. If you put a dollop of lotion on your palm and turn your hand over, the lotion should stay. If it runs off or drips to the floor, it's not thick enough to combat Chicago's cold winter air.
Look for moisturizers that are formulated with ingredients such as:
- Ceramides (oils)
- Dimethicone (a type of silicone)
- Shea butter
2. Wear Mittens and Socks to Bed
After you've slathered your body in your favorite lotion and performed all of your nightly pre-bedtime rituals, slide your feet into socks and your hands into mittens. These pieces will help keep your appendages warm, which, in turn, will enable the moisturizer to do its best job on your skin.
3. Get Cuticle Cream
Cracked cuticles are no good for anybody. They can become quite painful, and if they end up in a bad situation, they can actually become infected. Keep them soft and moist by applying cuticle cream or oil after you remove your mittens, and apply the substance a few times throughout the day.
4. Shorten Your Shower Time
Although ultra-hot showers can feel good in the morning when you're trying to wake up, the heat can dry out your skin. To avoid this pitfall, shower as quickly as possible and use lukewarm water.
5. Use a Humidifier
Indoor heating can suck the moisture right out of the air. This, in turn, can leave your skin thirsty. A humidifier helps keep moisture in your home and body.
Are you searching for a Chicago apartment that'll welcome you into its warm, cozy community all winter long? We're glad you found The Montrose! Swing by so we can show you around!
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When winter comes knocking, we know the residents of our Chicago, IL apartments will have an extra layer or two of clothes on hand to keep the biting temperatures at bay. Although every added layer is something that can take up space, we've found a few storage hacks to help you make the most of your place.
1. Colorful Coat Knobs
Winter hats, umbrellas, and coats have a habit of eating up essential storage space, but they don't have to! Don't think you have to have a drill in your hand to make colorful coat knobs come to life. A few peel-and-stick hooks can easily transform a blank wall into a beautiful utilitarian canvas.
2. Crocheted Hanging Baskets
If you want a homier feel without paying a ridiculous amount of money, check out Etsy. If you look hard enough, you'll find dozens of stunning baskets that are perfect for stowing away all your extra winter stuff out of plain sight. Hanging baskets are great because they enable you to utilize precious vertical space so stuff's not all over your floor.
3. Over-the-Door Shoe Racks
Speaking of optimizing vertical space, don't forget to use the backs of your doors to keep hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves within quick reach without causing a wintery cluster at the front door. Over-the-door shoe racks are awesome for tons of different organizational needs, and when winter comes around, you'll be hard pressed to find a more efficient way to store your cold-weather essentials.
4. Collapsible Hangers
You'll be amazed at the amount of space collapsible hangers can give you. Since winter coats and sweaters tend to be a lot bulkier than summer clothes, collapsible hangers are the perfect solution for ensuring everything has a place within your closet. They're great in hall closets and bedroom closets, alike.
5. Wine-Rack Scarf Storage
Nobody said winter storage should take away from your apartment's aesthetic appeal. Convert a wine rack into a stunning scarf storage station so you'll have easy access to your accessories while simultaneously creating an interesting conversation piece.
If you're ready to live in one of Chicago's most beautiful apartment complexes, we'd like to invite you to come and see what The Montrose has to offer!
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