Winter is in the air. The taunt feeling in the skin is an indication that winter is here and that the cold, dry season lies ahead. The humidity in the air becomes less. Lack of humidity actually affects the skin, because it loses moisture to the atmosphere. This moisture must be replenished or the habitual lack of moisture can lead to excessive dryness, flaking, rough skin, reddish patches, etc., all conditions of dry skin sensitivity. The secret of a good skin lies in the right kind of care.
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To combat dryness and moisturize the skin, take 100 ml rose water and add one teaspoon pure glycerin. Mix well and keep in a bottle. Apply a little of this lotion whenever the skin feels dry. You can even keep the bottle in the fridge.
The skin on the lips is also very thin and lacks sebaceous (oil producing) glands. At night, apply pure almond oil and leave it on all night, one can also apply cream of milk during the day.
Here are some home remedies for Dry Skin.
Honey applied on the face daily for ten minutes and then washed off with water, would help to relieve dryness and keep the skin soft and well prepared to face winter. If the skin is dry, add egg yolk or one teaspoon pure almond oil. For oily skin, add egg white and a little lemon juice.
Take one tablespoon honey and one peeled and cored apple. Puree the ingredients in a blender. Apply it on the face like a mask and keep it on for 15 minutes. Then, rinse off with cool water. This is a powerful skin toner for all skin types.
Nothing like a fruit mask to get ready for winter! Fruits like banana, apple, papaya and orange can be mixed together and applied on the face. They should be mashed or made into a pulp. Keep it on for 20 to 30 minutes. Papaya is rich in enzymes and helps to cleanse dead skin cells. Banana tightens the skin. Apple contains pectin and helps to cleanse the skin. Orange is rich in Vitamin C. It restores the normal acid-alkaline balance.
Mix half a teaspoon honey, one teaspoon rose water and one teaspoon dried milk powder. Mix into a paste and apply on the face. Remove after 20 minutes with water. Applying mayonnaise or egg yolk on the skin also helps to relieve dryness and keep the skin nourished.