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Heading away for some winter sun?

Are you one of the lucky ones who are jetting off to the slopes for a week in the winter sun?
It can be a little confusing as to what to pack & what essential are needed. I am headed  to the beautiful ski slopes in Livigno, Italy to enjoy some winter sun.
I always tend to over pack, but not this time as I had to share the 20kg with my one year old daughter who surprisingly needs more luggage than me!
It's not unusual to be short on space - with this in mind I have hand picked 5 different beauty and hair essentials you can't leave behind on your winter holiday.
SPF 
You might think you only need an SPF if you are lying in a bikini on the beach, but you're wrong.
The winter sun can be just as strong along with the cold winds that come along with it. Invest in a good SPF with a minimum of 20.
This can either been in your foundation or a sunblock.
I have gone with L' Oreal Solar Expertise Anti-wrinkle suncream SPF 30. L'oreal suncream offers protection and care for your face when exposed to the natural sunlight.
€14.99, Tesco

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Body Moisturiser

Keeping our body hydrated in colder weather is essential.

If you keep your skin well-moisturised, this will stand for you when the weather starts to get a little warmer.

I have gone  for the reliable favourite cocoa butter body butter. Providing 24-hour hydration, an amazing buttery texture and sweet cocoa scent, this will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

€8.50, The Body Shop

Intensive hand treatment
My hands suffer from the cold, so when I found this little hidden treasure I just had to share it with you.
This intensive treatment from MBeauty works wonders on your hands.
Pop on the gloves inside and leave to soak for just 20 minutes and I promise you  that you will see and feel the difference.
Costing just €2.80 from Penneys, this is an absolute steal and a must have for your Winter Sun Beauty bits!

€2.80, Penneys

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Winter Hair
Harsh winter breeze can and will do the same damage to your hair as the UV rays from the sun.
The humidity and cold can damage and cause split ends to your hair before even hitting the slopes at a high speed.
Kerastase Soleil Masque UV Defence  Active Anti-Damage Concentrate is a winner all round, protecting your hair both in the sun and the winter weather.
It's a little on the expensive side but really worth it for this fantastic treatment that replenishes dry hair, especially in the areas that need it most.
€34.98, feelunique.com or in selected salons

Lips
There's nothing worse than chapped lips, so don't leave home without your Carmex lip balm.
Known to soothe dry chapped lips by creating a long-lasting water barrier using petroleum and that in return acts like a bandage so the healing princess can take place.
Lanolin ingredients retain moisture and the menthol and camphor provides cooling pain relief.
No wonder it's been a top seller for nearly 80 years!
€3.79, Boots

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