How to Keep the Skin Moisturized During Winter

Skin during winter may cause severe cracks and fissures. Moisturizing the skin is essential to get rid of dry skin.

Dry skin is a main problem that affects many people, moisturising the skin alone is not enough during winter. Proper steps have to be taken to lock the moisture using oil, finds experts which make organic ayurvedic cosmetics.

Vishal //Bhandari, founder at Soul Tree, a brand which makes organic ayurvedic cosmetics, suggests tips.

Skin disorder - About Moisturizing Agent
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about moisturizing agent

‘Use oil, yoghurt and buttermilk mask or glycerin moisturizer to protect the skin during winter.’

Oil and moisturiser
Mix well a few drops of body oil in a heavy duty moisturiser. Generously take an amount on your palm and apply it all over your face and body. The moisturiser hydrates the skin whereas the oil acts as a shield to lock the moisture in.

Yogurt and buttermilk mask
Mix equal amount of yogurt, buttermilk and a moisturiser and apply it gently while massaging in circular motions of the face and neck.

Yogurt cleanses the skin and also lightens blemishes, whereas buttermilk helps to repair dull and dry skin.

Home Remedies for Dry Skin
Dry skin (xerosis), a mild skin condition, can be treated with home remedies that include oils, diet, and moisturizers. Dry skin is caused due to factors such as cold, allergies and disease conditions.

Glycerin moisturiser
In a container pour in one fourth of glycerin and mix it with a moisturizer. You can use it as a primer before make-up. The glycerin will act as a base coat and the moisturizer will help shield the skin. You can also store this in a container for over six months.

Source-IANS

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Dry Skin / Xerosis - Symptom Evaluation
Dry skin a result in inadequate hydration of the skin. This could be either due to a reduced intake of fluids or faster evaporation following loss of oily layer on the skin.