11 Best Natural Tips for Winter Skin Care. Soft and Glowing Skin care Tricks
Cold days arrive with the advent of winter. During these days, the climate
turns harsh especially for your skin. Before your skin turns dry and rough you should regularly take
care of it. Here are some natural tips on how to keep your skin soft, fresh and
rejuvenated.
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1. Stay hydrated
Drinking more water is the best way to keep your skin healthy and
glowing. It is a way to flush out toxins from your body. It will keep the
excess oil away from your skin and keep your skin hydrated naturally.
2. Avoid
using petroleum jelly
Since petroleum jelly contains lots of oil, it is best not to
apply the petroleum jelly on your face and lips. It is advisable and better to
select an oil-free moisturiser and/or cream. You would find
herbal lip balms that are good to use.
3. Apply some coconut oil
Pure coconut oil serves best for skin care. Its
natural antioxidant properties keep our skin healthy and beautiful. Coconut oil contains ferulic and p-coumaric
acid which prevents free radical damages and aging.
4. Do
not overuse moisturisers
Avoid excessive use of moisturisers. Do not apply moisturisers all
the time. Use the moisturisers only at the correct specified time. After your
take your shower or bath, you should apply the moisturiser. You need to apply
moisture to your
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face only after thorough washing it.
5. Change to best moisturizer
During dry winter months, it is necessary to use a rich, oil-based organic moisturiser. Winter moisturiser
seals the water in your skin and provides more moisture than other water-based
face lotions. Hence, before selecting your winter moisturiser, always study the
ingredients.
6. Sip pomegranate juice
Pomegranate is rich source of
polyphenol antioxidants which not only fights free radicals but also prevents
cell aging.
7. Munch on veggies
Green cucumbers and celery contain a lot of water, which keeps your skin
hydrated. Orange and yellow vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin,
papayas and red peppers are great for our skin in winter due to the antioxidants and
beta-carotene. Also eat dark leafy greens like spinach for vitamins A, B and E,
as well as omega-3s and iron.
8. Get your omega-3 fats
Rough skin of tops of your hands may be indication of omega-3 deficiency. Add walnuts, chia
seeds, flaxseeds, salmon, sardines, canola oil and olive oil to get your daily
requirement of essential fatty acids.
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9. Avoid soaps full of chemicals
You would find antibacterial soaps, fragrance-filled soaps, and skin
care products contain alcohol. Using these items removes the natural oils of your skin and makes it further
dry. Always select natural and organic soaps with no fragrance. If you wish,
then you can indulge in using pure essential oils diluted in base oil.
10. Use gentle skin exfoliates
Over the years, while the body ages, the natural ability of the skin to
grow diminishes. There is less regeneration of new layers of the skin. It is
recommended that you use gentle skin exfoliates to remove the old and dead skin
cells. As a result, you can enjoy the exposed clean, fresh and rejuvenated glowing skin.
11. Use a humidifier for hydrating
During winter months the humidity in the air drops. In addition, the
furnace in your room also reduces the humidity in the air. It is recommended
that you invest in a reliable and good humidifier. This would improve the
humidity of the air in your home and thereby keep your skin moist.
