Looking after your skin in winter

During winter, the skin is faced with the damaging effects of the cold, wind, temperature changes, central heating and air currents. It needs protecting with a cosmetic shield so it stays in good health. Follow our advice for looking after your skin throughout the wintry weather.
Skin layers
The skin consists of several layers: the stratum corneum on the surface; the superficial epidermis, composed of several layers of cells; and the thicker, deeper dermis which is vascularised with nerve endings.

Skin firming

4 Simple Ways to Firm up Sagging Neck Skin Naturally

Are you looking for how you can firm up sagging skin neck without surgery? Yes, surgery may be effective, but it is also very risky, not to mention that it is very expensive. However, there are other safe and effective alternatives available to you. Hence, this article is going to … Read more

Hydrating body scrub for silky smooth skin

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.

Glycerin and Rosewater Lotion

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

Fish and olive oil help against skin cancer

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Homemade body lotions

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)