Skin care in early Winters!

It's not even October yet and I am already talking about Winters! Can't help it, I simply looove winter season and my so does my skin. But for many people winters are a season of dry skin. So why not prepare for it in early winter.

Here are a few skin care tips:

• As tempting it may sound, never go for hot shower in cold weather. Hot water breaks down the lipid barriers of skin leaving it further dry. Go for warm showers instead and that too not for very long period of time.

• Exfoliate using a mild scrub to remove the dead skin cells which make the skin look dull. Choose a scrub according to your skin type. 

• Moisturizing after exfoliation is essential. Use oil-based moisturizer if your skin is too dry instead of water-based. Make sure it has at least 30 SPF. UV rays are still there to harm your skin, even in winters.

• Always keep a moisturizer handy. A baby lotion is also a good option, plus it gives amazing baby smell.

                                                        

Also remember our skin needs time to adapt to new routines, so don't expect any drastic changes overnight. If you start following these tips in early winter, your winter this year might be more delightful than dreary.

Take care :)

Rain rain go away, it's oily skin all the way

I don't know about you all, but I am definitely feeling like an oil well these days. It's this monsoon that should be blamed. This year my skin has become a huge reservoir of oil, don't know why. It 'shines' like anything.

My skin "shines" this way :'(

While searching for ways to keep oil at bay, I came certain tips that I found helpful. Though I know I need to go a long way to achieve my normal skin back, there are a few do's & dont's that I've always heard of and am trying too.

Have a look and share if you've got some more remedies too:

Limit washing your face to two or three times a day as too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil. Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Scrub your face on a regular basis. This will help unclog the pores and remove the layer of dead cells from your skin.

Don't forget to tone your skin and trust me Rose Water is a good option for toning. For me Dabur Gulabari works wonders.

It is advised to use warm water while washing face as it dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.

Other than that, one also uses mud-pack. Homemade pack made with "Chane ka atta and raw milk" can help in keeping skin refreshing and glowing.

To feel fresh and staying away from any kind of body infections, switch to cotton clothes as they allow your body to breathe. Allow damp hair to dry before you tie them again.

Also, don't forget to take a bath after having a splash outside.

These are few general tips but you need to take care of your skin according to you skin type, you know that right?