Homemade Face Mask and Tips to Keep Skin Glowing and Moisturized in Winters
Winter weather is not fun for the skin. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in dry air, which then steals moisture away from the skin every second of every day. Without immediate care, dry skin can lead to cracking and bleeding, and harsh winter wind makes the problem worse.
Additional moisture helps, but you need to do more to actually counteract these effects and keep skin looking youthful and smooth.
Try the below tips to reduce chapping, redness, itching, and keep skin more healthy
Wash in Lukewarm Water
Hot showers and baths always feel good in the winter, but when you can, particularly when just washing your face or hands, choose lukewarm water to avoid stripping as many oils away from the skin.
Moisturize Immediately Afterwards
Your skin not only needs more moisture, but moisture right after you wash. Applying moisture to damp skin helps seal that dampness into the skin. Keep a bottle near the bathtub, shower stall, and at every sink and use liberally every time you wash.
Choose Moisturizer Carefully
Be sure to choose a smart formula that has natural, nourishing ingredients. Go for an oil-based rather than a water-based solution, as it’s more likely to help your skin retain moisture in the winter.
Protect
Get used to wearing gloves and scarves to protect skin from cold winds, rain, and snow. Also, don’t forget the sunscreen. Winter sun can be just as damaging as summer sun, so apply a safe option to exposed areas.
Humidify
Heating systems dry out the air, so consider installing a humidifier in your home, particularly in your bedroom, to put moisture back into the air and help prevent your skin from drying out.
Drink
We tend to drink less water in the winter because we turn to hot drinks like cocoa and tea, but don’t forget that your skin needs hydration from the inside, out. A little warm water with lemon can be very refreshing and hydrating at the same time.
Overnight Moisturize
Dryer areas like hands, feet, elbows, and knees have thin skin and tend to lose moisture faster than other areas on the body.
Exfoliate
We often forget to help the skin slough off dead cells in the winter, particularly on our hands. Yet moisture can’t get in if the dead cells are too plentiful. Find an exfoliating mask and use it on your face and your hands, as well as gently on your lips, then follow immediately with moisture to truly see a smoother difference. Exfoliating body washes are also helpful in the winter months.
Hydrate from Inside Out
Eating foods high in water content can help hydrate your skin from the inside out. Try watermelon, cantaloupe, apples, oranges, kiwi, and watery veggies like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and carrots. Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C and zinc to support the healthy production of collagen and elastin.
Change Your Cleanser
Cleansers can be extremely drying to the skin. If you’re used to using options that contain glycolic or salicylic acid, rotate with a more hydrating version that contains moisturizing ingredients
Use DIY Masks
Homemade hydrating masks can provide needed moisture in the winter months. Use natural moisturizing ingredients like honey, avocado, yogurt, olive and jojoba oils, almond oil, bananas, and aloe. Mix what you like together to create a cream or paste, and leave on skin for 10-30 minutes for lasting hydration.
Winter Skin Care Home Remedies
- Papaya Face Pack
- Milk And Almond Face Pack
- Yogurt And Buttermilk Face Pack
- Glycerine
- Olive Oil And Egg Yolk Face Pack
- Avocado And Honey Face Pack
- Coconut Oil
- Lemon And Honey Solution
- Banana Mask
- Honey And Raw Milk
Papaya Face Pack
Ingredients
- A piece of ripe papaya
- A banana
- 2 tablespoons honey
How to Apply
- Mash the papaya and banana so that no lumps remain.
- Add the honey and mix well.
- Apply this paste on your face and other dry areas on your body.
Benefits
Papayas contain antioxidants and bananas are known for their vitamin content. These two fruits also work as anti-aging agents. Honey is a natural moisturizer for the skin. Using this pack will help rejuvenate your skin, making it firmer and younger looking.
Milk And Almond Face Pack
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon almond powder
- 2 tablespoons raw milk
How to Apply
- Make a paste and apply it on your face.
- Keep it for 10 minutes.
- Massage gently and wash off with water.
Benefits
Almonds are rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Milk is a wonderful moisturizer for the skin. Its acid content and enzymes will exfoliate your skin and make it soft, supple, and glowing. Using this face pack will reduce dryness and make your skin softer.
Precautions
Do not use this face pack if you are allergic to milk and milk products.
Yogurt And Buttermilk Face Pack
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 cup buttermilk
How to Apply
- Mix equal quantities of yogurt and buttermilk.
- Apply this mixture all over your body and leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash off with water.
Benefits
Yogurt is rich in zinc, calcium, vitamin B6, and other useful enzymes. It cleanses the skin and also lightens blemishes. Buttermilk contains lactic acid that has a mild peeling property and helps to clear dry and dull skin in winter. It also soothes the itchiness that accompanies dry skin.
Glycerine
Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Cotton ball
How to Apply
- Wash your face and pat it dry. Leave it slightly damp.
2. Dip the cotton ball in the glycerin and apply on the face. Avoid the eyes and the lips.
3. Leave the glycerin on. Do not wash it off.
Benefits
Glycerine is easily available and is used to solve various dry skin problems. It is a natural moisturizer and helps to restore hydration of the skin, making it soft. This is because of its humectant and emollient properties.
Olive Oil And Egg Yolk Face Mask
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 3-4 drops olive oil
How to Apply
- Add the olive oil to the egg yolks and whip them to get a stable mixture.
2. Apply it on your face and keep it on for 20 minutes
3. Wash off with water.
Benefits
Olive oil is rich in natural antioxidants and vitamins E and K. Egg yolk contains vitamin A and lecithins that nourish the skin and treat dryness effectively. Using this face mask twice a week during winters will make your skin glow.
Avocado And Honey Face Mask
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 tablespoons honey
How to Apply
- Mash the avocado and add the honey to it.
2. Apply the mixture on your face and neck.
3. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with water.
Benefits
Avocado and honey are both humectants and help cure dry skin problems during winter. Avocado contains healthy fats, vitamins E and C, and carotenoids. They protect the skin from free radical damage and keep it hydrated. Apart from moisturizing properties, the antioxidants in honey keep the skin young looking.
Coconut Oil
Ingredients
Virgin coconut oil
How to Apply
- Dab coconut oil on the affected area and massage until it gets absorbed into the skin.
2. Do not wash off the oil.
Benefits
Coconut oil makes the skins softer and provides moisture to the skin naturally. It is rich in fatty acids and prevents moisture loss. During the winter months, apply coconut oil at night before going to bed.
Lemon And Honey Solution
Ingredients
- Half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Cotton ball
How to Apply
- Squeeze out the juice from half a lemon and add this to the honey.
2. Mix well and apply it on your face with the cotton ball.
3. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse with water.
Benefits
Lemon is rich in vitamin C while honey has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to soothe itchy, irritated skin during the cold winter months.
Precautions
Use a good skin moisturizing lotion after using this remedy.
Banana Mask
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana
- 1 teaspoon honey
How to Apply
- Mash the banana and add the honey. Mash the banana well so that no big lumps remain.
2. Apply this on your face and keep it on for 15-20 minutes.
3. Rinse with water.
Benefits
Banana moisturizes and nourishes the skin with its vitamin C, B6, and A content. These help in retaining water in the skin and keeping it hydrated. An additional benefit of using this face mask is that banana also possesses anti-aging properties and will smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles.
Honey And Raw Milk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons raw milk
- Cotton ball
How to Apply
- Mix the honey and milk.
2. Dip the cotton ball in this mixture and apply it on the face and other dry areas of your body.
3. Let it dry naturally for about 10 minutes.
4. Rinse with water.
Benefits
The moisturizing benefits of honey are well known. Milk will help in gently removing dry and flaky skin and making your skin smooth. It also moisturizes your skin.
Precautions
If your skin is sensitive or allergic to milk, do not use this remedy.
