Winter 2021 is coming and so the dry, dehydrated, and irritated skin. Save your skin. One of the most difficult parts most people face in the winters is dull and lifeless skin. But, it is not impossible. By taking care of some things and using adequate skincare products according to the winters, you can get your smooth, flawless skin back. Make sure you are not leaving behind these products in the cold season to get rid of winter skin problems:
1. Mild & Gentle Facewash
2. A Good Gentle Scrub
3. Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer
4. Face Serum
5. Face Mask
1. Mild & Gentle Facewash
Cleansing is important to unclog the pores, removes dead skin cells, dirt, and excessive sebum from the skin. But, in winters this can be problematic if you are using a harsh face wash. It is very important to use mild and gentle face wash in the winter.
Try to find a gel or milk-based cleanser to rinse your face, if you feel your skin becomes too dry in the cold season. Else, you can also try special homemade winter face wash:
Oatmeal, Curd, and Honey Face Wash for Winters
Grounded oatmeal can do wonders in the winters. It is a good exfoliator and effectively slough off dead skin cells. You can use it with curd for cleansing your face.
You Need:
Grounded Oatmeal – 2 Tablespoons
Curd – 4 Tablespoons
Honey – 2 Tablespoons
Mix all the ingredients, make a fine paste, apply it onto the skin, leave for some time. Now exfoliate and massage the skin using wet hands. Do it for some time to slough off all the skin impurities. Now rinse the face using normal or lukewarm water.
2. A Good Gentle Scrub
Cold, windy air in winters also tends to cause more dead skin cells, especially around the nose and cheeks area. You need a gentle scrub to exfoliate this skin. This will actually help to prevent your skin from being patchy.
Twice a week exfoliation is enough to slough off all the dead skin cells. You can buy a good mild scrub or can prepare it at home. Do you know the best ingredients to prepare a scrub at home in winter?
- Coffee and coconut oil scrub for body
For this, you need 1 cup grounded coffee, ½ cup coconut oil, and 1 cup fine salt or sugar. First, melt the coconut oil, cool it down, mix all other ingredients, and store in a tight jar. Take an adequate amount of the scrub, exfoliate with little wet hands and rinse off thoroughly with water.
- Shredded Coconut, lemon juice and coconut oil for face
For the face, you can juice finely shredded coconut oil. Take 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon of lemon extract. Mix all the ingredients. Make sure the coconut oil should be in liquid form. Apply onto face, do exfoliation and cleanse face using a soft warm cloth.
3. Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer
Moisturization is the most essential part of the winters. Everyone’s skin in the winter is void of hydration. Even people with normal skin can face a time of dehydrated skin during the extremely windy, cold season. You need a touch of ultra hydration moisturization. Find a skincare cream, lotion, or moisturizer which tends to deeply hydrate your skin instead of just making your skin ultra oily.
Don’t go for thick skin care creams, go for formulas that leave your skin ultra-smooth for longer hours in the cold season. For winters, you can also choose shea butter to moisturize your body. With no comedogenic status, it deeply moisturizes your skin with no tackiness.
4. Face Serum
Serums are the formulations that can go deep inside your skin to repair and moisturize it. The only thing to consider here is to look out for a suitable active ingredient. For instance, if your concern is to repair and revitalize your skin, then you can surely go for vitamin C serum.
However, if your only motto is to hydrate your skin and make your skin supple and smooth, especially in winters, then a hyaluronic acid serum can be proven best for you.
5. Face Mask
A deeply nourishing face mask can save your skin in the extreme winters. Using these Winter skincare face masks two or three times a week can help to make your skin healthy and hydrated.
- Aloe Vera & Almond Oil Face Mask
These two ingredients are embedded with ultra-nourishing properties and together can make a good combination to hydrate the skin. Above this, these are non-comedogenic, which means these don’t clog your pores, hence let your skin breathe as well. It will reduce the chances of breakouts as well.
To prepare this face mask, you need 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and a few drops of almond oil. Mix well and apply to the face. Do a little massage and leave this mask on your face for about 30 minutes. Afterward, clean face using a damp washcloth and wash face using normal water. Don’t use any cleanser after applying the mask.
- Banana & Curd Face Mask
These two ingredients not only work to nourish the skin, but banana also acts as natural botox. It helps to make your skin younger. You can try this mask to make your skin more nourished and youthful.
You need half a finely mashed banana with 1 tablespoon of curd and honey. Mix the ingredients well and apply them to the clean face. Let it for about 20 minutes and rinse the face with normal water. Afterward, you must apply a moisturizer to lock the hydration inside.
These are winter skin care home remedies. Other than this, you can also explore the skin care market and choose the best suitable winter face mask according to your skin type. Make sure the product is chemical-like paraben-free and contains some natural extracts, kinds of butter, or oils. It will make the product more natural and skin-friendly. Add this to your night skin care routine to get more benefits out of these masks.
These are the 5 essential skin care products that must be there in your wardrobe in the winter skin care routine. These can protect your skin from being dry and dehydrated. Other than this, you can also add a face mist in your bag to provide instant hydration to your skin.
Start using these skin care essentials from now onwards. This pre-winter care prepares your skin for the coming season and you can freely enjoy the cold breeze without fear of cracky and patchy skin.