Solution for dry winter skin
As the weather gets cooler and the pollution level rises, the wind blown from reverse steals the natural oils present in the skin. The winter breeze may feel good and enjoyable for many ways but it can rob moisture off your skin and make it prone to dryness and damage making whitish patches appear on your face and limbs.
Showering in steaming hot water, using electric heating equipment, chilling atmosphere and less humidity make your skin dry, dull, flaky and unattractive. It also makes your facial skin and the skin of your lips appear rough. Nature has gifted us with oils and ingredients that can help combat winter dryness.
Face oils are packed with ingredients such as polyphenols, fatty acids, and antioxidants which help reduce inflammation and give skin a dewy glow. Face oils have become a beauty cabinet staple thanks to their natural ability to hydrate and nourish a variety of skin types. But what makes facial oil so effective? Pressed oils like olive oil, sesame seed (til) oil, mustard oil, coconut oil, almond oil, sunflower oil, castor oil, etc., have been commonly used to nourish skin and hair.
Sesame seed oil
According to Ayurveda, is said to be good during winters. It is light, free of odour and is easily absorbed by the skin. It is rich in nutrients and has healing properties too, besides natural sunscreen properties of SPF. Applied on the skin, it can soothe sunburn. It is also rich in Vitamin E, minerals, protein and lecithin. As far as the face is concerned, sesame seed oil can be massaged on the face to relieve dryness.
Olive oil
Popularly called ‘liquid gold, it is the natural oil extracted from olives. Pure olive oil, particularly extra-virgin olive oil, is fairly nutritious and is popular for body massage, mainly to soften the skin and provide nourishment. Olive oil can be used as moisturisers during winters to treat troublesome areas of our body as they get very dry and flaky. Massage oil on partially damp skin to keep flakiness at bay. Add some lemon juice to the oil to get rid of itchy skin in extremely dry conditions.
Almond oil
This is particularly beneficial for very dry skin and helps to relieve itching, soreness and dryness during winters. It is soothing, healing, lubricating, softening, revitalising and nourishing. Almond oil contains fatty acids which help your skin retain moisture and can heal chapped and irritated skin during winters. It can be added to face packs for dry skin. Or, it can be mixed with egg yolk and applied on the skin to nourish it and soften skin texture. It can also be massaged into the hard skin of elbows and knees. Almond oil is also very nourishing for extremely dry hair. For the nails, heat almond oil and massage the nails and cuticles (skin around the nails).
Coconut oil
It is probably the most popular oil for the hair in India. It is said to strengthen the hair and make it thick and shiny. The application of oil with a light massage helps to stimulate blood circulation to the follicles and also softens hair texture. Hot oil therapy with coconut oil is said to be very beneficial. Heat coconut oil and apply it on the scalp at night, leaving on overnight. Coconut oil is also said to be beneficial for the skin, as it soothes sun-damage and has a healing effect. It softens the skin and gives it a smoother and more youthful appearance.
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