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 areas 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 also 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 lofah sponge, followed by a rich cream
will remove 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 are also hard on your hair, and
using 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
benefits.
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 a great
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 protein, 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 it's easily absorbed by the skin.
Enjoy your beautiful skin and hair this coming winter!
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