Winter Skin Care

Winter season can be one of the worst seasons of the year when you need to take extra care of your skin as it gets extremely dry. The low humidity during the winter causes dehydration of skin which makes it too dry and irritated. One should do skin care treatments according to the weather type. Here are some very useful tips that will help your skin feel fresh, comfortable and nourished during winter.

Winter Skin Care – Diet

During winter season, our body generates a lot of energy in order to keep itself warm and provide protection against cold weather. This strengthens the digestive system of the body and help to digest even heavier food easily. The energy generated can be stored to be utilized throughout remaining part of the year.

# Drink lots of water to keep yourself well hydrated.
# Include honey, milk, ghee and cane juice in your diet.
# Avoid consumption of junk foods
# Stay away from cool stuffs like ice creams, milk shakes etc.
# You can include sweet, salty, citrus food to strengthen your body

Winter Skin Care Life Style :

* Wear warm clothes made of silk, wool etc.
* While wearing multiple clothes try to wear cotton clothes next to your skin to avoid any allergy. It will also help in absorbing sweat and thus prevent skin infections.
* Take quick bath and avoid hot showers.
* Do 20-30 mins aerobic exercise twice or thrice a week for healthy skin.
* You can also use indoor humidifier for getting moisture in the air.
* Avoid washing face frequently as it may take off essential oils from your skin making it drier in the season.

Winter Skin Care Products :

* Massage your body with oils to get a smooth feel throughout the day.
* Apply moisturizing lotion all over the body to keep your skin fresh and smooth.
* Use lip balms, petroleum jelly or butter to prevent chapping of lips.
* Avoid soaps and use mild soap-less hydrating cleanser for body.