Beauty Corner WINTER SKIN CARE TIPS Winter..! Ah! Cool and foggy climate makes you want to snuggle under sheets of wool and stay warm. For all those in the mood for festivities and year-end celebrations, it is now time to get ready and put your best foot forward. But, every time you look at the mirror does it scream out that you skin is dry and chapped? This is what you need to do.Well, here are some quick and easy tips to shine and show off your beautiful skin. Head: All of us know that regular coconut oil massage nourishes our hair and adds a healthy bounce to it. Other options to improve the quality of hair are the application of Aloe-Vera juice, heated olive oil or almond oil before a head bath. This should provide the necessary conditioning for your hair. You must also try wavy, tied-up kind of hairstyles. Face: This feature is open to all and has to brave the odds. Those with dry skin must use moisturizers that are creambased; they stay on for a longer time, keeping the skin smooth and supple. Those with oily to normal skin can make do with Important Tips some scrubs and body washes which serve the purpose. Generally, home-based products like green gram powder, 1) Drink lots of water. This will help besan, and milk and curd are recommended as are known to in keeping your skin naturally keep the skin lively even in winter. hydrated. Body: For the whole body in general, getting an oil massage 2) Use woollen socks and gloves to once a week can do wonders. If flaxseed oil is used it is the protect your feet from getting too best; it will moisturize the body from inside. Sweet almond oil or dry. jojoba oil will rejuvenate your skin and provide a calming effect to your body and mind. After doing all this, remind yourself to 3) Don't take long and hot showers use an effective body lotion to keep your skin nourished for the as they will dry your skin. Shower in maximum time possible. lukewarm water. Clothing: Well, as if all this is not enough; you also have to take care of the kind of accessories and clothing you choose during this season. Using woollen scarves and polo or turtle necks can make your hair very brittle and dry, or damage the hairline under your neck. So, as a preventive measure use a cotton scarf below it on your head. Try using gloves if possible, to keep your hands and nails safe, and to avoid dryness.
4) Moisturize your skin throughout the day. 5) Get rid of wet clothes and shoes, or they will irritate the skin and cause an outburst.
6) Use a gentle scrub twice a week Lips: Last but not the least is your lips; most of us tend to lick to exfoliate your skin. them because of dryness. So, use petroleum jelly, and always keep a handy lip gel to replenish those luscious lips before you smile away all day.
What are you waiting for? Help yourself and forget your worries enjoy the season..! 38 CampusJosh Feb 2010