Winters are always the favorite season. They bring in the cold breeze, carrying the aromatic essence of fruits and flowers. To be under the blanket is the favorite laziness of all. But with winters, there come the harsh winds which affect our skin and face. Here are a few winter Skin Care tips to beat the winter harshness on your skin and face. Here I will teach a few recipes for a Homemade Face Pack with some simple ingredients that we can get at our home. So, here we begin.
Why Should We Take Care of Our Skin in the Winter?
As I have already said, winters make our skin dry by taking all the skin moisture. Your face looks just like a wilted flower. So, you end up looking dull and aged. So, to keep your skin young and tight, you need to have good moisturizing face packs. If you buy face packs from markets, they will cost you so much money. And you have to deal with a lot of chemicals. So, the best way to have your winter skincare is to have homemade face packs with really chemical-free ingredients.
How Should We Take Care of Our Skin in Winter?
Before going to the homemade face packs, the winter Skin Care tips include many things. Here are a few winter skin care tips that you should do every day, along with the face packs.
1. Drink Ample Water-
We mostly skip out water intake in winters. But let us not get swayed away by the cold. The body needs water to keep us hydrated. This will prevent dryness of the skin.
2. Include all the Citrus Fruits in Your Diet-
Winters bring with them many fruits, including oranges, kinks, lemons, mousiest, etc. So add these to your diets either in fruit salads or juices. This gives the skin the right glow.
3. Exercise Daily-
Do not get lazy with winters. Do some physical exercises for about 30 minutes a day. This will enhance blood circulation and proper functioning of the body and will tone your skin. You can take a walk, or you may practice yoga as well.
4. Skip all the Junk-
Even though the winter might tempt you for some hot and spicy food made with a lot of oil, please keep yourself away from it because this will affect your skin. They have adverse effects on the skin.
5. Use Sunscreen-
Even though it is winter and you may face less sunlight, do not skip your sunscreen. Otherwise, it may dull your skin if you expose it directly to the sunlight and make your skin tan.
6. Apply a Moisturizer-
Always apply a good moisturizer to your skin. The nights are the best to apply the moisturizer as it helps the skin repair itself, and the skin is at rest to let the moisturizer do its job.
Homemade Face Packs for Winter Skin Care
1. Banana-Milk Face Pack
Banana contains in them a chemical called biotin, which is very good for winter skincare. By eating and applying them to the skin, you will notice significant changes in the skin. It works internally best for winter skincare. You can apply the face pack once a week.
Ingredients Needed:
- Half of a ripe banana
- 3-4 teaspoons of milk (full-fat milk is a better option)
The Method of Preparation:
- Take around half of a ripe large-sized banana or one ripe medium-sized banana and take off its peel.
- Smash the banana either by using a fork or your hands so that they are free of lumps.
- You can strain the paste if you do not like the fibers of the banana.
- Add around 3-4 teaspoons of milk to it and mix it thoroughly.
- Apply it to a clean face and keep it for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
2. Aloe Vera and Honey Face Pack
Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant and has many benefits for your hair, face, and skin. You can add this product to your winter skincare routine just by adding this to any other ingredients. Use this face pack 2-3 times a week.
Ingredients Needed:
1. 1-2 teaspoon of honey
2. 1 teaspoon of aloe Vera Gel
The Method of Preparation:
- In a clean bowl, take one to two teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of aloe Vera gel. I recommended using fresh aloe Vera gel.
- Mix them thoroughly. It might take some time to completely combine.
- Now, to apply, take some warm water, dip a towel and clean your face with it.
- Now dry your skin.
- Then apply the mixture and keep it for about 30 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water and see the glow.
3. Yogurt and honey Face pack
If your skin has turned really dull and dry. Just take the help of Yogurt. The vitamins present in Yogurt will be a perfect ingredient for winter skincare. Just add a bit of honey to moisturize it more and lock it up. You can use this face pack twice a week.
Ingredients needed:
1. 2-3 spoons of Yogurt
2. 1 teaspoon of honey
The Method of Preparation:
- Take two to three teaspoons of fresh Yogurt in a bowl and beat it until it is smooth.
- Now add one teaspoon of honey to it.
- Mix the ingredients really well. Make sure there are no lumps in it.
- Now, on a clean and dry face, apply the face Pack using a brush.
- Leave it off for about 20 minutes.
- Then rinse your face with normal water.
4. Almond Oil and Aloe Vera Face Pack
The benefits of almond oil are too myriad to list all. It has a high vitamin E content, which is the best for locking the moisture of your skin. Just use this face Pack once, and you will really be surprised by the first result. You can use this daily as a moisturizer too.
Ingredients needed:
1. 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil
2. 1 teaspoon of aloe Vera Gel
The Method of Preparation:
- In a small and clean bowl, take a teaspoon of sweet almond oil and 1 teaspoon of aloe Vera gel.
- Mix them thoroughly.
- Apply it to clean and dry skin.
- You can wash it off after 20 minutes with lukewarm water.
- Alternatively, you also put it on your face overnight and wash the next morning using warm water and just see how moisturized your skin looks.
- You can also use this as a moisturizer for your face and skin.
5. Milk Cream Face Pack for Winter Skin Care
Who does not love milk cream? Not only its taste but its amazing effect on the skin makes it a vital ingredient for winter skincare. It replenishes all the moisture the environment has taken outbox you and gives a good glow on the face and tight skin.
Ingredients needed:
1. 1-2 teaspoon of milk cream
2. 1 teaspoon of rose water
3. Any essential oil
The Method of Preparation:
- Take 1-2 teaspoons of fresh cream in a clean bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of rose water to it.
- Then add one to two drops of any essential oil (you may add lavender oil, tea tree oil, lemon oil, etc.) Mix all of them to a fine cream.
- First clean your face with a cleanser.
- Pat and dry it.
- Apply this mixture to your face and keep it for 20-25 minutes.
- Then wash it off.
6. Multani Mitti and Rosewater Face Pack for Winter Skin Care
Multani Mitti can help you take out all the impurities of the skin without being harsh. The honey that is added moisturizes the skin and gives you a tight face. The rose water acts as a toner for the skin and face.
Ingredients needed:
1. 3 teaspoons of Multani mitti
2. 2-3 teaspoon of Rosewater
3. 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
The Method of Preparation:
- First, take a clean small bowl and add 3 teaspoons of Multani Mitti, 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, and 2-3 teaspoons of Rosewater.
- Mix them to have a good consistency.
- You can add rose water to it if the consistency is thick.
- Now, before you apply it, first clean your face or wipe your face with a warm water towel.
- Pat it dry. Then apply the mixture on your face and also your neck.
- Keep it for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with dry water.