The effect of winter season is not limited to cold houses and diseases like cold and cough. Its effect is clearly visible on your skin also. Cold, dry air, low humidity and frequent bathing with hot water gradually cause the skin to lose its natural moisture, causing the skin to become dry, stretched and rough. Sometimes the skin becomes so rough that it starts itching, and scabs also start appearing.
In such a situation, most people use expensive creams and skincare products to deal with these skin problems in winter, but you should know that this is not always necessary. In fact, if you make some small changes in your daily bathing routine and use things easily available at home, your skin can remain soft and healthy even in the cold weather.
Change your bathing routine, and you’ll notice a difference in your skin.
1. Add some natural ingredients to your bath water
To escape the cold, people take bath with hot water, but this hot water takes away the softness and glow of their skin. Bathing with hot water reduces the moisture of the skin. If you add some natural things to hot water, your skin will remain soft and hydrated.
Coconut or olive oil: You can add a small amount of coconut oil or olive oil to your bath water. It forms a protective layer on the skin and locks moisture.
Not only ginger tea, ginger halwa is also very tasty… it will leave even carrot and semolina halwa behind in taste!
Milk: Adding half a cup of milk to your bathing water can help in maintaining the moisture of your skin. The lactic acid present in milk gently exfoliates the skin and nourishes it from within.
Tip: Remember not to use very hot water for bathing; Lukewarm water is best.
2. Use natural cleanser instead of soap
The skin is already very dry in winter. If you start cleaning the entire body with harsh soap, it will also take away the remaining moisture. It is not advisable to use chemical, harsh soaps. They can make your skin even drier. Instead, use natural cleansers.
Honey + curd magic: You can use curd and honey for bathing in winter.
Curd: It contains natural fat and lactic acid, which nourishes the skin and reduces dryness.
Honey: Honey locks moisture and is also mild antibacterial, which helps in keeping the skin healthy. How to use: Mix 1 tablespoon curd and half tablespoon honey. Massage it gently on your face and body for 2 minutes and then wash it off with water. After using it your skin will feel soft and hydrated.
These will also help:
Moisturize immediately after showering: Your skin retains some moisture after showering. It is very beneficial to apply lotion, body cream or oil at this time. It helps lock in moisture. Drink water and stay hydrated from within: In winter, people feel less thirsty, due to which they drink less water. Due to this also the skin becomes dry. Therefore, keep drinking water throughout the day. Staying hydrated from within is as important as taking care of your skin from the outside.
