Shahnaz Husain
Has winter left your skin dry and scaly?
With fluctuating temperatures between indoor heating and freezing outdoors, it only takes a few days for your skin to become dry, dull, and rough.
Making a hydrating body scrub for winter does not need to be complicated. Gentle ingredients, light pressure and patience matter more than anything else. When done properly, skin feels softer, less itchy and more comfortable, which is really all winter care needs to aim for.
1—Honey and sugar Scrub——-
Honey and sugar are a winning combination to beautify skin.
The warm, soothing ingredients are ideal for winter months.
Honey, a natural humectant, helps to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation while sugar gently exfoliates.
Together they make a great exfoliator that is helpful in getting rid of dead skin.
Mix 1/4 cup Raw Honey, 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar, 1/4 cup Sweet Almond Oil , 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil (optional), 10 drops Lavender Oils in a glass jar . Make sure to tighten the jar lid . It is best to use it within one month.
2— Besan and Turmeric Scrub:——
Besan, is a popular natural ingredient that can be used as a base for homemade scrubs to promote healthy and glowing skin It has the ability to lighten up the skin.
A traditional Indian remedy that brightens skin and improves texture.
It is recommended for those who want to treat their pimples or acne, as Haldi is a vigorous antioxidant, boasting antibacterial qualities that can reduce pimples and acne, whereas besan has the ability to lighten the skin
Combine 2 tablespoons of besan with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric. Add enough milk or yogurt to form a paste. Apply and scrub, then rinse with water
Combine 1 tablespoon of Besan, 1 tablespoon of turmeric,1 teaspoon of lemon juice.and 1 teaspoon of raw honey and mix them well to make paste . Apply to the face, covering every part, and leave it on for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water
3—Oatmeal and sugar scrub——- .
For dry skin in winter, an Oatmeal and Sugar Scrub is perfect. Oats help with gentle exfoliation, and sugar adds a deeper texture.
This homemade scrub helps combat dryness, leaving your skin feeling soft and nourished.
Take 1 cup oatmeal , 1 tablespoon brown/ white refined sugar, 1 teaspoon olive/ coconut or sweet almond oil, 2 tablespoons regular milk and the whites of one egg.
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them. Apply in a circular motion to the face and neck
Blend oatmeal and sugar into a coarse powder, then mix it with water to form a paste. Gently massage the scrub onto your skin and rinse off.
Ground oats help in gentle exfoliation and sugar for deeper texture.
4——Almond And Honey Scrub for Oily Skin in Winter.
Almonds protect the skin from free radical damage as well as the sun’s harmful UV rays. Argan oil repairs the skin barrier function, increasing moisture and leaving your skin soft and plump.
Take 4 tablespoons of Almonds , 1 Tablespoon of Honey and a few drops of argan oil . Firstly, grind almonds into a fine powder. Add honey and argan oil and mix until you get a paste. Store in a glass jar in a refrigerator
Dampen your skin with a little water, then apply this paste to your skin in a circular motion.: Rinse it off with normal water and use this recipe once a week for optimal results.
Mix in 2 tablespoons of fine almond powder and yoghurt each, and 2 teaspoons of honey together with a pinch of ground clove. Slather some of the mixture all over a damp face and gently massage it into your skin for a few minutes to exfoliate it before rinsing off with cold water. It will nourish your skin, leaving it soft , supple and hydrated
Mix 3 tablespoons of powdered almonds, 3 teaspoons of honey, and 3 tablespoons of orange flower water in a glass jar and immediately apply the paste to your face without massaging it on. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes and then gently scrub with your fingertips, using small circular movements. Rinse with warm water.
Use the scrub only on damp skin. A luke water warm shower softens the skin and makes exfoliating gentler. Take a small amount and massage it lightly. No pressure. If the skin turns red, you are doing too much. Focus on areas that usually feel rough, like elbows, knees and legs. Rinse with lukewarm water, not hot.
Apply moisturiser while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in the hydration, or else you may not get the desired results.
Once a week, exfoliation is enough for most skin types. If your skin handles it well, twice a week is fine. More than that usually causes irritation and dryness.
Avoid scrubbing too hard. Avoid exfoliating daily.. Use lukewarm, not hot water. Always use moisturiser afterwards.
The author is international fame beauty expert and is called herbal queen of India
