✍Surbhi Dinesh Singh Khichi
The Santa is not here yet, still the winter season in India is in its full bloom. Netizens are all wrapped in woolens, with Delhi recording 4.9 degrees its lowest temperature of the season. Amidst all the cold outside, it's the skin that faces the most possible harm. The dryness which comes over, can be treated well at home with some remedies that actually work for your skin. Come, check out these for a healthy, glowing skin this winter -
Regular use of coconut and almond oil - Well, the coconut oil is that grandmum's remedy that can literally cure it all for your skin. As they always keep telling you, "Oh girl, there's nothing that the coconut oil cannot do." Applying it can best moisturize your face and make it smooth. After a bath, you can even give your body a light massage with the oil. For dry skin, the coconut oil is the real saviour.
Yes, the almond oil. Its highly recommended to massage your face with almond oil and leave it overnight. This can give you the best results. Just like the coconut oil, almond oil too provides the necessary moisture to your skin.
The banana face pack - Bananas have a variety of benefits for the skin. Not only dry skin, it can help you treat acne, darkspots, a dull and rough skin. It's a very easy and time friendly method to make your own banana face pack. You just have to -
Mash a banana in a bowl, add some milk, honey, coconut oil and some lime juice if needed. Banana and honey together give the best results. This combination helps you treat dry skin. Apply this on your face and neck. Leave it for about 15 - 20 minutes so that your skin absorbs all the nutrients. Rinse it off with regular water and dry up the face.
The egg white and honey face mask - Preparing an egg white and honey face mask and applying on your skin can help you tighten the pores, treat your acne and also improve the skintone. You just have to prepare a smooth and foamy eggwhite. Add a tablespoon of honey to it. Mix it well and apply on your face and the neck region, like a complete mask, leaving the eyes and mouth. Keep it for 15 - 20 minutes until it dries up well. Then wash it with lukewarm water and dry off.
Take 2 tablesppons of milk in a bowl, then add a spoon of oatmeal to it. You can also take 1/4th tablespoon of cinamom powder. Apply on the face and keep it for 20 minutes. Then wash it. The oats can also be used with honey. Honey will help in smoothening the skin.
Aloe Vera - You can use natural aloe vera if available, or buy aloe vera gel. Aloe vera smoothens the skin naturally and moisturizes it. The plant has got healing properties and is also known for stimulating cell growth. It is suggested to apply it after bathing in the morning for 20 minutes. Adding some essential oils or Vitamin E capsule also helps. Moreover, Aloe vera helps in fading dark spots, improving the elasticity of the skin, at the same time treating your acne and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Use it as per the sensitivity of your skin.
With these five measures for your skin, you can definitely get the much needed glow and a wonderful solution to dry skin during the winters. Try out the best for your skin and make sure you give the best to it when the cold mess affects it.