Home Remedies For Winter Skin Care

Hi Everyone!! This post will share some Home Remedies For Winter Skin Care.

Winters are knocking our doors and I feel it is the best season of the year. People are seen pulling out thick blankets, cozy sweaters and quilts and this season also reminds me of hot coffee. However, the winter season brings along with it some skin problems such as dryness, flaking, redness, itching. The skin on our face and hands that are more exposed areas become dry, dull and flaky. This is because the harsh weather conditions make the skin lose its natural oils. To cater to such issues, we tend to buy extra overpriced products. However, with some ingredients that are natural and can be found easily in your kitchen, this problem can be solved and you don’t need to shell out your hard-earned money on expensive moisturizers, hand creams, etc. Below are mentioned some home remedies that are worth trying.

Home Remedies For Winter Skin Care

1. Aloe Vera & Almond Face Pack

Aloe vera is one such ingredient that can give the best moisturization to your dry skin. It is a non-oily and non-greasy formula that will make your skin soft without clogging pores and even sensitive skin type can use it safely. The combination of aloe vera and almonds is one of the effective home remedies for winter skin care. Almonds are a rich source of vitamin E and are considered as a natural moisturizer. It not only helps in nourishing and softening the dry skin but also brings a glow to it.

Material Required

• 10-15 almonds
• 1 tbsp. aloe vera gel

What All You Need To Do

• Soak the almonds overnight. The next morning, grind them to a fine paste.
• Now mix 1 tbsp. soaked almond paste with 1 tbsp. aloe vera gel in a clean bowl.
• Apply this paste to the dry areas and scrub for 5 minutes.
• Now, let this paste stay on the skin for another 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

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2. Milk Cream & Honey Face Pack

Milk cream is one such ingredient which is available in every kitchen and is one of the best moisturizers to treat dry, flaky skin during winters. I have always seen my mom and grandma using this home remedy and it is really very effective. It can treat dry and flaky skin and make it soft & supple. Honey is a natural humectant that seals the moisture in the dry skin thereby making it soft and supple.

Material Required

• 1 tbsp. milk cream
• 1 tbsp. honey

What All You Need To Do

• Mix both the ingredients well in a clean bowl.
• Apply the mixture to the dry areas of your skin and let it stay for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

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3. Papaya & Honey Face Pack

Rich in vitamin A, Papaya works wonders for dry skin. Regular use of papaya can make the skin soft and supple. Papaya contains enzymes that remove the dead and flaky skin thus, making the skin look hydrated and moisturized. Since ancient times, papaya is being used in treating skin diseases. This property is attributed to the fact that it gives exfoliation to the dead skin cells and cures skin impurities. The combination of papaya and honey is one of the effective home remedies for winter skin care.

Material Required

• 1 tbsp. papaya pulp
• 1 tsp. honey

What All You Need To Do

• Take papaya pulp in a clean bowl.
• Add honey to it and mix them well to form a paste.
• Apply this paste to your face.
• Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

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4. Banana & Olive Oil Face Pack

Banana is a rich source of potassium that helps in keeping the dehydrated and dry skin hydrated and moisturized. The combination of banana, olive oil and honey works effectively in deeply moisturizing and conditioning of the skin.

Material Required

• ½ ripe banana
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. honey

What All You Need To Do

• Mash the ripe banana either with the back of the fork or put it in a blender to get a smooth paste.
• Now in a clean bowl, add the other two ingredients to the banana paste.
• Apply this paste to the dry areas for 10-15 minutes and rinse it off.

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5. Cocoa & Milk Cream Face Pack

Making cocoa face pack with honey and milk cream is one of the effective home remedies for winter skin care. Cocoa has anti-oxidant properties that help in giving the dry skin a glow. Milk cream present in the face pack helps in moisturizing the dry skin deeply.

Material Required

• 2 tsp. cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. milk cream

What All You Need To Do

• In a clean bowl, take cocoa powder.
• Add honey and milk cream and mix all the ingredients well to form a paste.
• Apply this paste to the dry areas for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

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6. Wheat Flour & Mustard Oil Face Pack

Whole wheat contains selenium that has anti-oxidant properties and helps in keeping the skin nourished. Whole wheat also contains vitamin E and zinc that help in offering healthy and glowing skin.

Material Required

• 4 tbsp. wheat flour
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp mustard oil
• Water

What All You Need To Do

• In a clean bowl, add whole wheat flour and turmeric powder.
• Mix these two dry ingredients first and then add mustard oil.
• Now, add water in the required amount so as to form a paste.
• Apply this paste to the dry areas and let it get dry.
• Now, scrub it off with your wet fingers and then rinse with water.

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7. Avocado & Honey Face Pack

Next, on the list of effective home remedies for winter skin care is a pack with Avocado and honey. Avocado contains a high amount of good fats that help in making the dry skin soft and smooth. The presence of antioxidants such as lecithin, B-carotene and linoleic acid in avocado help in moisturizing the skin from within and also help in repairing the damage caused by free radicals and pollution. As shared above, honey is a natural humectant that helps in keeping the skin moisturized and also imparts a natural glow.

Material Required

• 1 tbsp. mashed avocado
• 1 tsp. honey

What All You Need To Do

• In a clean bowl, mix both the ingredients well.
• Apply the prepared mixture to the dry areas of your skin and let it stay for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

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8. Coconut Oil Massage

Coconut is one such ingredient that is found in almost every household. It contains Vitamin E which is known as the skin’s best friend. The oil helps in keeping the skin nourished and makes it look smoother, softer and healthy. Moreover, it contains lauric acid and capric acid that are anti-microbial agents and can treat bacterial, viral or fungal infections. If you are interested in knowing Coconut Oil Body Massage Benefits then, make sure to go through the post.

Material Required

• Virgin coconut oil

What All You Need To Do

• Take the required quantity of coconut oil and massage your skin with it gently.
• Leave it on and do not rinse it off.

So, these were some effective home remedies for winter skin care. It is very important to take care of your skin during winters as your skin needs a little extra dose of hydration and moisturization. Follow these home remedies and make your skin look healthy, nourished and happy.