Welcome to my first Peaceful Living Wellness natural beauty article. I am so excited to be taking over this column from my mom Charlotte Howard who transitioned over to a Peaceful Living Wellness writer specializing in helping entrepreneurs. She is not only my mom, but also a friend and mentor! I learned so much from her years in the beauty industry that it was an easy and natural fit for me as my career path.
In this edition we are going to talk about finding natural ways to revive dry skin in winter.
When it comes to treating dry skin there are a wide variety of different options available. In fact, the options can be overwhelming! But, finding the right treatment for your skin type is extremely important. As with any process finding the right regimen for your dry skin may take some time and patience. But, once you do, it can help restore your skin’s natural balance. This will make your skin look more radiant and youthful.
HOME TREATMENTS TO RELIEVE DRY SKIN IN WINTER
AVOCADO MASH
Mash up half an avocado, mix it with a couple of drops of fresh lime juice and spread the paste on your skin. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse your face before applying the paste. Allow it to remain on your skin for between 15 minutes and 20 minutes, then rinse it thoroughly, while alternating warm and cold water. This is a great way to both strip away old, dead skin and add moisture to your skin, to help you to achieve a healthy glow.
CLEANSE WITH MINERAL WATER
If you suffer from dry, flaky skin, especially on your face, consider using mineral water when you cleanse. Tap water is often polluted with chemicals that strip the natural oils and nutrients from your skin. Mineral water adds healthy minerals to your skin and leaves it feeling soft and well moisturized.
If splashing your face with mineral water for your cleansing purposes seems a bit spendy, try soaking cotton balls or pads in the mineral water instead! A little bit goes a long way.
PEANUT PASTE
Blend three or four tablespoons of raw peanuts, a little bit of milk and a teaspoon of raw honey into a smooth paste. A food processor works best for this. Apply the paste to your face and any other place where your skin is dry and allow it to completely dry, then wash it off with cold water. The natural oils and antioxidants in peanuts are excellent for relieving dry skin. And the antibacterial and moisturizing benefits of the honey leave your skin and acne and rash free.
*Warning – Do not use this remedy if you have a peanut allergy or a honey allergy*
OILS AND EXTRACTS
Before you take a bath, try adding between 5 drops and 6 drops worth of lavender oil or oat extract to your bath water. When your skin soaks up the water and becomes soft, it will also soak up the extracts or oils and will improve your dry skin.
TAKE A MILK BATH
Take a milk bath once a month. This is an age-old home remedy for dealing with dry skin that is well worth trying. A milk bath is both soothing and softening for the skin. Don’t worry; you don’t have to invest in 20 gallons of help to make this happen. Powdered milk will do the trick. Simply do a search online and you will find countless recipes for homemade milk baths. Here’s one of our favorites!
DON’T FORGET YOUR FRUITS & VEGGIES
One of the best ways to have soft silky skin is by including more fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Fruits and vegetables because they are rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin A and both of these vitamins are especially helpful in keeping your skin feeling young, healthy and moisturized.
You can experiment with some of these, look for others (online) and don’t be afraid to combine different remedies so you can create a dry skin care regimen that works best for you.
I’d love to get your feedback on trying these remedies. Please comment below and share on social media if you love what I’m sharing!
Thank you!
Daija Howard is the CEO of Beauty Boss Labs, an #1 International Best Selling Author and Chief Executive Editor at Heart Centered Women Publishing.
She is a Celebrity Make-up Artist, Photographer and Beauty Writer for Peaceful Living Wellness Magazine.
She has edited and contributed to helping over 1000 books become international best sellers. She is passionate about transforming women’s personal and professional lives.
In her free time she travels and explores beautiful vacation destinations with her family. She also loves hair styling, working out, listening to music and watching movies.
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