Winter is a wonderful time of the year
- holidays, warm fires, crisp air, and for many, fresh fallen snow.
Bur the colder temperature and lower
humidity affect the condition of your skin and hair.
Here are some suggestions for
protecting your skin and hair:
1. The skin on your hands is
thinner than in other area of your body, and it needs extra protection and
care. Make sure that after washing your hands you dry thoroughly and use a
good hand cream. Wearing gloves outdoors will further protect them and keep
your skin soft.
2. Elbows, knees, and feet are
completely covered in the winter months, and usually forgotten until spring.
Clothing and boots can cause friction that creates a buildup of thick skin. A
good scrubbing with a natural loran sponge, followed by a rich cream will
eliminate any problems here.
3. Sun protection is very
important in the winter months, just as it is year-round. Many people forget
to use sunscreen, but sun reflects off snow and ice, and you can actually get
double the sun exposure.
4. Protect your lips with a
good lip balm, and avoid licking your lips as much as possible, since that
will cause your lips to crack and chap. If you get a bad case of chapped or
cracked lips, use some Vaseline Intensive care before bed, and you should be
good to go in the morning.
5. Winter winds and low
humidity is also hard on your hair, and utilizing a rich, deep hair
conditioner is important to restore moisture to your hair.
6. One way to keep your skin in
great shape is getting a massage. You don't have to go to a specialist for
this: just get out your favorite massage oil and ask a family member to give
you a quick massage. Then relax and enjoy the experience and the advantages.
Here are some of the best
natural beauty ingredients available for winter skin and hair care:
Baking Soda
can be used as a deodorant,
bath powder, or tooth whitener. Mixed with water, it helps remove residues
from hairstyling products, making your hair clean and shiny.
Beans
Finely ground until
powder-like, beans make an enormous cleanser for your face and body: just add
the powdered beans to your favorite cleanser and massage into damp skin. Dry
beans are rich in proteins, potassium and iron, all good ingredients for
healthy skin.
Citrus Fruit
contains citric acid, which
kills bacteria on the skin. Also, the fresh scent is a known energizer. Rinse
your hair with lemon juice mixed with water when you hair is dull and tired.
Maple Syrup
can be used as a facial mask,
or hair conditioner, and it's one of the best natural moisturizers. For best
results, make sure you look for syrup marked 100% pure.
Tea Tree Oil
this oil has very powerful
antibacterial and antiviral qualities, and the skin easily absorbs it.
Enjoy your beautiful skin and hair
this coming winter!