Help beat the "Winter Blues" with these products!

Yes, we know this weather can do damage to our skin, hair and nails. Just yesterday, I bought hand warmers for myself and the children as I was afraid we'd get frostbite from this uncanny weather.

Lately it's been unbearably cold — freezing, in fact. With negative wind chills and uncontrollable snow storms don’t let your beauty suffer from dehydrated skin, chapped lips, cracked hands or frizzy hair. Even though thunder, snow, and frigid winds may ruin your day, your hair and skin will be safe with this beauty roundup. B.I.O.A. readers- I've got you covered-literally.

NEW! Burt’s Bees Sheer Body Lotion, ($10; burtsbees.com): If you’re looking for a lightweight moisturizer with a light-weight scent–look no further. It’s formulated with Safflower Oil Oleosomes, which are clinically shown to instantly moisturize skin and leave it feeling silky and smooth. So spritz away and let your skin (and nose) feel fragrantly refreshed.

Lauren B. Beauty Nail & Cuticle Balm, ($30; laurenbbeauty.com): This rich hydrator absorbs instantly to restore parched, straggly cuticles to their prime. Our advanced amino acid complex and biotin promotes healing; sweet almond oil, mango & shea butter, and Vitamin E add moisture; and beeswax creates a water-resistant barrier for extra protection.

Molton Brown Rhubarb & Rose Replenishing Hand Cream, ($15, moltonbrown.com): A replenishing hand cream blended with white truffle extract and rose. This intensive hand cream is an instantly absorbed daily treat for delectably soft and luxuriously moisturized hands with temptingly sweet aromas.

Josie Maran Argan Hot Oil Self-Heating Hair Treatment, ($36; josiemaran.com): This expert treatment repairs and restores hair in just one minute. Its gentle formula is infused with Argan Oil, which contains a large amount of vitamin E to reverse damage caused by heat and over-styling, leaving hair smoother, shinier, and healthier. In the shower, the oil warms itself up to the ideal temperature for penetrating strands to effectively seal in moisture.

Carol’s Daughter Sacred Tiare Anti-Breakage and Anti-Frizz Restoring Hair Mask, ($15, target.com): Ensuring your hair is healthy and fortified is the only way to keep it frizz-free. To really restore damaged hair that’s prone to breakage and frizz requires major nourishment found in this deeply restoring hair mask.

NEW! Burt’s Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm, ($3.99; burtsbees.com): It’s the original Beeswax Lip Balm you love—just squeezable. This version of the Burt’s Bees classic balm is softer and smoother with a slanted tip for precise application. This 100% natural formula contains moisturizing Beeswax and Vitamin E to keep lips soft and replenished—and, of course, a splash of Peppermint for that signature tingle.

Carol's Daughter, Burt's Bees and Dana's Bakery

A few major things happened in 2014 for these three well known brands...

In 2014, Carol’s Daughter transformed the hair of people with curly hair with the new Marula Curl Therapy Collection, but also became a part of the L’Oreal family. Burt’s Bees changed their lip color game with the new Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons. And for Dana’s Bakery, Dana Loia opened a new Mac Bar at Gansevoort Market and brought many smiles to customers worldwide, including my very own family!

Carol’s Daughter Marula Curl Therapy Collection: Formulated to deeply rejuvenate each curl so they are trained to always be what you want them to be: soft, shiny and beautifully free. Available at Ulta and Ulta.com

· Marula Gentle Cream Cleanser, $18.00
· Marula Oil Softening Serum, $18.00
· Marula Softening Hair Mask, $24.00
· Marula Diffusing & Styling Lotion, $20.00
· Marula Curl Therapy Collection 3-Piece Starter Kit, $24.00

Swatched from left to right: 

Sedona Sands, Carolina Coast, Hawaiian Smolder,

 Redwood Forest, Napa Vineyard and Niagra Overlook.

Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons, ($9, burtsbess.com): These 100% natural lip crayons deliver a creamy matte finish and moisture-rich wear. Grown by nature, these harness the best of nature’s beautiful color and caring wisdom. With six available shades, plus 100% Natural ingredients like Shea Butter, Kendi Oil, and Jojoba Oil, Nature’s Crayons are now in full bloom.

Dana’s Bakery Champagne Celebration, ($30, danasbakery.com): Ring in 2015 with an little bite size treat with a Champagne Celebration from Dana’s Bakery – the best toast for ALL ages! Dana’s Bakery Champagne Celebration is available year round at danasbakery.com, 800-477-1816 or at the Mac Bar at Gansevoort Market!