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 Natural Skin Care for Winter
The cold and blustery winter months are upon us and for many that means problems with their skin. Whether you suffer from dry skin all the time, or your skin becomes chapped from being outdoors in the wind or from forced indoor heating, or any other number of skin issues, I'm sure you wished there was a cure for what ails you.
Did you know there are actually many ways that you can care for your skin, naturally without having to purchase anything from your local drug or department store? That's right, you have the ability to do your own skin care regimen at home for pennies, because most likely you already have everything that you need right in your own home.
Some ways that you can care for your winter skin naturally include:
Exfoliating (removing dead skin cells): Especially if you have dry skin, exfoliating that old, dead skin can help allow moisture which you need to get into your pores once you have ridden them of those dead, flaky skin cells.
To exfoliate you will need a physical agent like finely ground walnuts or apricot hulls, or an enzyme, which basically eats dead skin cells.
Natural enzymes are found in foods such as pineapple, papaya, milk and yogurt. Milk, which has fatty acids, gently removes dead skin cells which is one reason for milk bath's popularity.
Exfoliate the body with sea salt and olive oil
To create an easy and inexpensive natural exfoliant for the body, mix sea salt (fine grain) with olive oil. While in the bath tub, smoothe this mixture on the skin and then rub your skin gently in circular motions. Rinse well. Moisturize your skin with your favorite lotion within two minutes of leaving the tub; this helps trap moisture into the skin. If you have a favorite essential oil fragrance, adding a drop will turn your treatment into a spa!
Exfoliate the face and lips with sugar and olive oil
Mix sugar with a few drops of olive oil together in the palm of your hand, and then rub your face and lips gently in circular motions, keeping it away from the delicate area of the eyes. Rinse well and follow immediately with moisturizer for your skin type.
Natural face mask: You can also make your own natural face masks at home with combinations of oatmeal, honey and water; or avocado and honey. Smear these on your skin, allow to dry and then rinse well.
Natural face moisturizer: Try a few drops of honey for a natural face moisturizer. Pat two drops of honey on your face after cleansing, but while the skin is still damp. Your skin won't be sticky with such a small amount of honey mixed in with the water already on the skin.
Eating fatty acids for skin care
Yes, something that you already do on a regular basis if done correctly can change your skin. For example to help dry skin, include foods in your diet that are rich in fatty acids. Some of these foods include salmon, olive and coconut oils, avocado, and nuts. Incorporate these into your daily diet to see what a difference they can make. What may look like dry skin may even be eczema or a rash caused by food allergies, so be alert to that possibility too.
Skin care is important to the health of your skin as well as your appearance. It's best to care for your skin as naturally as possible, so why not try these options for caring for your dry winter skin.
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