The problem
Constant switching from centrally heated rooms to cold outdoor temperatures and lack of sunlight takes its toll on your skin, leaving you with a dull complexion and that tight feeling.
The solution
A mask to nourish your skin deep down and instantly restore its radiance.
What you need
The skin is said to be the biggest organ in the body. The same organ that protects us from strong sunlight rays as well as cuts and bruises is also the same skin that we try to beautify, nourish and improve every day. No amount of expensive makeup or spa … Read more
The problem
We tend to neglect our bodies during the winter months, covering our legs and arms in thick layers of clothes and forgetting to exfoliate and moisturize. Say hello to dull, dry skin!
The solution
A gentle moisturizing exfoliating scrub for silky smooth skin as soon as you step out of the shower.
A lotion which I have been using for a very long time. It consists of simple ingredients of glycerin and rosewater. In winter season my hands get dry and no matter what I do nothing helps. I found this homemade lotion recipe without the specific amount of quantity. I have determined the quantity of the ingredients through the years by trial and error.
Here is the recipe:
Glycerin 2tbsp
Rosewater 3tbsp
Even if you can’t make it to the salon every week for a manicure, you can easily maintain neat nails and soft, touchable hands and feet. Have some basic, inexpensive tools on hand for at-home touch-ups, and set aside 20 minutes a week to pamper your fingers and toes. These … Read more
As the lip skin doesn’t have sebaceous glands in it, the lips suffer from the lack of moisture. When the temperature drop is sharp, in winter especially, lips often become dry, chapped with inflammation. To avoid this, you should follow some simple rules of your lip skin care. 1. Your … Read more
Herbal papaya face mask has the ingredients that take good care of oily skin in wintry weather. As oily skin does not dries out in dehydrated breeze therefore the main aim behind the winter face pack is to absorb the excess oil and keep it clean. Oily skin behaves best … Read more
The simplest homemade body lotion is an old favorite –
Rosewater and Glycerin Lotion
1-1/2 c distilled water
3 tsp rose oil
1/3 c glycerin
(both the glycerin and rose oil can be obtained at most pharmacies but if they do not have rose oil you can substitute 1-2/3 c of “rose water”for the water and rose oil in the formula)
Safe home remedies for painful corns and calluses include tea, cornstarch, and vinegar. For more details on how these everyday items can help your sore feet, read on. Baking soda. One of the best ways you can treat corns and calluses is with a warm-water soak. This loosens the dead … Read more
Wind-weathered cheeks, cracked elbows and general dryness can take your skin from beautiful to blah. To overcome the winter elements, follow these five skincare steps.
1. Avoid those lovely long, hot showers
A steamy, half-hour shower may be tempting on those especially chilly mornings, but they can wreak havoc on your skin. Hot water removes the skin’s natural oils, so take a lukewarm shower instead. Also, keep showers within 10 to 15 minutes. Contrary to what may seem like common sense,