Winter is coming, and unless you are Daenerys of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Protector of the Realm, Lady Regnant of the Seven Kingdoms, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons… your skin is going to look terrible if you don’t do something about it.
I can spend tons of money in creams, treatments, and remedies, and every winter there is a new batch of products that I rush to buy only to discard after a few uses because my skin is even worse than before. So, this year, I have decided to forgo the shopping spree and try these ten DIY home remedies to avoid the dreaded “white walker” skin. Winter is still coming, but your skin will be glowing.
1. Olive oil
For thousands of years, oils have been, with good reason, the preferred method of beauty care in many cultures. Olive oil, one of the most common oils used in antiquity, is still the number one choice for ensuring you have well-hydrated, healthy skin. Not only does it prevent your face and body skin from losing water due to dryness, but it also serves as a natural antibacterial, so it will prevent blemishes.
After your daily face-cleansing routine, apply a few drops of olive oil on your face and massage it all the way through, until it is completely absorbed. Leave it all night long. For most skin types, this is a routine that can be followed every day.
2. Avocado and milk
Eating yummy avocados is good for your skin, but avocado is also good as a mask, and paired with a bit of milk, it’s the perfect combination for all your dry skin needs. Simply scoop the flesh of half a ripe avocado and mash it with two tablespoons of milk. Slather it on your face and let your skin drink up this rich cream for 15 minutes, rinse it up with cold water and pat it dry with a soft towel.
3. Sugar, lemon juice and honey.
This is probably one of the most common remedies for dry skin, and one of the easiest to make. Just combine equal parts of sugar, honey, and enough lemon juice to make it soft and spreadable. Use it to scrub your hands, feet, and any other extra-dry parts of your skin, and rinse with warm water. Pat dry and apply your favorite moisturizer. Repeat once every two days for very dry skin, and once a week for normal to dry skin.
4. Coffee and coconut oil
This is one of my favorite DIY tricks for getting super-smooth skin fast. Combine equal parts used coffee grounds and coconut oil, and heat it up to the point where the oil dissolves, so you can mix it easily with the grounds.
Scrub your whole body with this mixture. Don’t worry if it feels like you are getting “dirty:” once the oil has helped the caffeine penetrate your skin, the grounds will fall off easily with warm water. After doing this, you will not need to apply moisturizer. Don’t do this scrub more than once a week; I promise you won’t need it.
5. Kiwi
Besides being delicious, kiwis are full of vitamins C, E, A, and K, as well as a fair amount of antioxidants. Pair this with some good fats from olive oil and the rejuvenating properties of the lactic acid found in yogurt, and you have the perfect face mask to give your winter the fruity feel of the tropics.
Mash the flesh of one kiwi with one tablespoon of yogurt and one tablespoon of olive oil. Apply a thick layer of this mixture on your pre-soaked skin and let it rest for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your favorite moisturizer.
6. Banana
Simple, easy, cheap, effective: mash half a banana and mix with two spoonfuls of honey. Apply on your face, and let it work for ten minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Voilá!
7. Orange spice for feet
My feet are always dry, but the winter makes them so dry, that they even begin to crack. Orange oil has many well-known health benefits, and here we take full advantage of them, while also making your feet smell like a delicious dessert! This is a bit more complex than other recipes, but it is so worth it!
You will need: 1/2 cup whole oats, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 4 tablespoons warm water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, 4 drops sweet orange essential oil.
Grind the oats to a fine powder, mix in the rest of the ingredients. Soak two hand towels in hot-warm water, wring out excess water, and set aside. Spread a thick layer of the mixture on your feet and wrap each foot in a towel. Sit back for 15 minutes and remove the towels. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
8. Raspberry for hands
Mash 5 raspberries, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Rub it on your hands and in between your fingers. Massage for about one minute and scrub it off with warm water. Pat your hands dry.
9. Apple face mask
Ingredients: one apple. Steam the apple and mash it. Let it cool down, and apply on your skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Apply moisturiser. Done.
10. Oats and honey
In a food processor, powder 1/3 cup oats, add 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Add a bit of water until you get the appropriate consistency to apply on your face. Twice a week, clean your face and apply the mixture, leave it for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water, and apply moisturizer.
Your kitchen is one of your best allies to combat dry skin. Get ready for the winter with these ideas.
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