When the skin is thirsty in the cold and dry season
Winter is the enemy of the skin, causing dry, flaky and itchy skin. However, with simple care tips from natural ingredients, you can completely keep your skin soft and smooth throughout the cold season.
According to Dr. Geeta Grewal, a cosmetic expert in India, cold air outside combined with hot, dry temperatures in the home is the cause of dehydration, peeling and cracking. The best way to protect your skin is to restore the natural oils and maintain a moisture barrier against the ingredients available in the kitchen, Grewal says.
10 natural tips to help treat dry, itchy skin in winter
Moisturize with coconut oil: Apply warm coconut oil immediately after bathing to lock in moisture, making the skin soft and smooth all day.
Apply honey: Apply pure honey to dry skin for 10 - 15 minutes, then rinse to moisturize and soothe the skin.
Use aloe vera gel: Applying aloe vera gel twice a day helps reduce dryness, redness and restore irritated skin.
Bathe with oatmeal: Add a cup of fine-tune oatmeal to warm water to soak for 15 - 20 minutes, helping to reduce itching and soften the skin.
Moisturize your skin with whey: Apply fresh whey for 10 minutes to remove dead skin cells and deeply moisturize dry skin.
Massage with olive oil: Warm the olive oil and massage it onto your skin before bathing; you can mix it with sugar to naturally exfoliate.
Blend your lips with shea butter and cocoa butter: Use a mixture of these two butter to nourish cracked lips and restore dry skin around your mouth.
Moisturize with glycerin and rose water: Mix glycerin and rose water in ratio of 1:1, spray on your skin every night to keep you moist and soothe your skin.
Apply an avocado and honey mask: Grind half of the mixed avocado with a spoonful of honey, apply for 15 minutes to help the skin become soft, smooth and radiant.
Moisturize from within and with a moisturizer: Drink enough 8 - 10 glasses of water per day, eat water-y fruits and use a moisturizer to avoid dry, cracked skin.
