The beautiful winter season is here. It’s time to take out the woolens and enjoy the afternoon sun and cozy up with family and friends in front of the fire in the evenings. However, winters can wreak havoc on your skin if you don’t take care of it properly.
The good news is that you don’t have to live with a flaky face, frizzy hair, and dry skin. Here are seven simple and easy-to-use winter skin care tips:
1. Moisturize your skin with this face mask: Take some of your favorite cold cream, some yogurt, honey, aloe vera gel and avocado gel and mix them well. Use a foundation brush to apply this mask all over your face, neck, and hands. Allow to dry for around 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water and leave skin instantly fresh and hydrated.
2. To get rid of winter tan: The winter sun can be harsh on the skin. One of the most important winter skin care tips is to apply sunscreen every time you go outside. An easy way to get rid of skin tan is to use this body mask: take some fenugreek seed powder and mix it with yogurt to make a thick paste. Apply all over the body and allow it to work its magic for approximately ½ hour. Wash with lukewarm water to lighten tanned skin and make skin glow.
3. Keep your skin hydrated: Winters rob skin of essential moisture. To keep your skin hydrated at all times: Mix together 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Use it to exfoliate the skin with a circular massage. Wash off with lukewarm water for luminous, hydrated skin.
4. Tame frizzy hair: Here’s a simple winter tip to tame frizzy hair: Take half a teaspoon of hand lotion and apply to your hair from roots to ends to get rid of all frizz. Comb them to smooth them out.
5. Care for dry skin in winter: Mix one teaspoon of glycerin in two teaspoons of lemon juice and rose water. Apply to face, neck, rough elbows and knees and leave on overnight. This is a great and easy way to smooth your skin and keep it hydrated.
6. To treat dry and chapped lips, apply cucumber juice on the lips and after about 20 minutes then wash it off. Use your regular lip balm to lock in moisture.
7. Winter Home Spa: Take a cup of coconut oil and a teaspoon of sandalwood oil. Mix well; to in a jar to save for use. Massage well into the body after bathing. This tones the skin and gives a very luxurious and vitalizing feeling.
Following the simple skin care tips listed above will not only help keep your skin healthy but also earn you lots of compliments for beautiful and glowing skin in winters.