The beautiful winter season is here. It is time to take out the wool and enjoy the afternoon sun and snuggle up with family and friends in front of the fire at night. However, winters can wreak havoc on your skin if you don’t take proper care of it.
The good news is that you don’t have to live with a flaky face, frizzy hair, and dry skin. Here are seven simple, easy-to-use winter skincare tips:
1. Hydrate your skin with this 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. Let it dry for about 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water and violate fresh and hydrated skin instantly.
2. To get rid of a winter tan: The winter sun can be harsh on your 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 let its magic work for about half an hour. Wash with warm water to lighten tanned skin and make skin glow.
3. Keep your skin hydrated: Winters rob your skin of essential moisturizers. To keep your skin hydrated at all times: Mix 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Use it to exfoliate the skin with circular massages. Wash off with lukewarm water for radiant and hydrated skin.
4. Soften frizzy hair: Here is a simple winter tip to reduce frizzy hair: Take half a teaspoon of hand lotion and work through your hair from root to tip to remove all frizz. Comb yours to smooth them out.
5. Caring 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 soften your skin and keep it hydrated.
6. To treat dry and chapped lips, apply cucumber juice on the lips and after about 20 minutes and then wash it off. Use your regular lip balm to lock in moisture.
7. Winter spa at home: have a cup of coconut oil and a teaspoon of sandalwood oil. Mix well; to keep in a jar for use. Massage the body well after bathing. This tones the skin and gives it a very luxurious and revitalizing feeling.
Following the simple skin care tips listed above will not only help you keep your skin healthy, but it will also give you lots of praise for beautiful, glowing skin in winters.