Skin Care For Winters

Winters are that time of the year when the skin gets too dry and crackly. This is when you need those additional supplies of your moisturizes, cold creams and lotions to keep your skin soft, supple and hydrated. You wouldn’t want to look all dry and parched and get embarrassed with such a skin. Some basic skin care and you’d love your winters just all the more.

Some Skin Care for winters

  • Applying aloe vera pulp on the face and neck is a great way to add moisture if you have dry skin. Eating its pulp is also extremely beneficial, not if you are pregnant.
  • Mix cucumber juice with honey and milk and apply over face and neck, leave for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse.
  • For getting rid of harsh winter tan, a pack of honey mixed with egg white lessens it.
  • Using natural herbal products is ideal for any skin type than treating the face to chemical based moisturizers and cleansers.
  • Avoid using soap on your face, use baby soap or a mild face wash, soap has a tendency to dry the skin even more.
  • Mix a half a teaspoon of honey with milk cream , ripe banana and apply all over face and neck before going for your bath, this pack is excellent for hydrating your skin.
  • Apply moisturizer gently around your eye area; this area usually tends to be dry.
  • While using a scrub, gently exfoliate; do not be harsh on your skin as it might leave the skin dry and damaged. Limit exfoliation to once a week in winters.
  • Even of its winter time, drink plenty of water, this keeps your skin hydrated from within and half your winter skin woes sure will be at bay.
  • Following a daily skin care routine is a must in winters; your skin care routine will have to include cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin.
  • Cleanse your face with a deep cleansing milk to remove dirt and grime on the skin, tone it up applying some astringent depending on your skin type to maintain its ph balance, and to tighten the skin. Finish up the skin care routine by applying good amount of moisturizer rich in Vitamin E to nourish and nurture your skin.
  • Limit the use of a face scrub for once a week during winters, using it often can make the skin rough and dry.
  • Use a good sunscreen, winter sun is usually harsh and damaging to your skin, a minimum SPF of 15 is recommended.