Homemade Winter Skin Care Tips: Natural and Effective Solutions

One of the first signs of the change in weather is chapped lips and dry skin. You don’t need a fancy winter skin care routine to keep your skin soft and moisturised, but this simple routine followed daily can make a big difference:

Table Of Contents

• Natural Moisturisers
• Coconut oil
• Honey and oats
• Aloe vera and almond oil
• Skin Care Routine

Here’s How You Can Make Your Own Natural Moisturisers And Moisturising Face Packs At Home:

1. Coconut Oil:

Pure coconut oil is a great moisturiser especially for very dry skin. Gently massage the oil into your skin at bedtime and leave it on all night. Following this daily winter skin care routine will leave your skin soft and supple.

2. Honey And Oats:

Honey is an anti-inflammatory and oats a gentle skin exfoliator. Together they make a cleansing, healing, moisturising face mask. Mix one teaspoon honey with half cup of oats and mix well. Apply on your face for 15 minutes and wash off. Do this as part of you daily skin care during winter.

3. Aloe Vera And Almond Oil:

Aloe vera gel has a soothing effect on dry, chapped skin and also helps to clear acne. Almond oil is a great moisturiser. Mix two teaspoons of aloe vera gel with two teaspoons of almond oil and combine well. Apply a generous layer of the pack on your face and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing off thoroughly.

Once you have made your moisturiser, you can follow this daily routine:

1. Cleanse Your Skin Gently

Use lukewarm water to wash your face and take a shower. For your winter season skin care, use a mild facewash suited for dry skin. Wash your face only twice daily if possible. When taking a shower, avoid very hot water as this could also dry out your skin. Use a moisturising shower gel instead of soap and finish your shower as soon as possible. 

2. Moisturise Your Skin

Use a good quality or your homemade moisturiser as part of your winter skincare routine. Moisturiser should be applied only once in the morning and once at bedtime. After washing your face, pat it dry with a towel and apply the moisturiser immediately. You should also use a good-quality body lotion after a warm shower. Don’t rub the lotion into your skin but gently apply it all over. These hydrating foods can also help keep skin moisturised.

3. Stay Hydrated

The most important step to your winter season skin care is to make sure to drink 2.5 to 3 litres of water a day, and more if you are working out and sweating. You can also try these delicious mocktails to increase your fluid intake.

While taking care of your skin on the outside, make sure to also nourish it with the right foods. Be sure to also check out the fitness articles on our blog to help you keep fit during the winter months when all we really want to do is hibernate like bears. You can even try these great recipes.