SKIN CARE IN WINTERS The main culprits are cold air, which holds less moisture than warm air, and low humidity and heating, which make already dry air even drier. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Quench Dry Skin Keep Hair Hydrated Condition before you wash. Pick the right brush. Use warm water Hot water might feel good on a cold morning, but it strips skin of its natural oils, leaving it dehydrated and itchy Slather on a rich moisturizer Moisturize again before bed. USE SUNSCREEN Sunscreen is not just for summer. Even during cold weather it’s important to protect your skin from sun’s rays.Choose a sunscreen with the least SPF and make sure you apply it when heading anywhere out and reapply frequently. LIP CARE Cold weather brings along with it dry and chapped lips which can be painful and also look bad. Make sure you use a lip balm with vitamin E and keep reapplying the lip balm throughout the day.Apply even at night. FOOT CARE Heels are the driest part of our body. During cold weather dry feet tend to crack which is painful and also make the feet look ugly. Apply lotions that contain glycerin or petroleum jelly. Also, soak your feet in warm water every night for some time and make sure you moisturize them well. At night apply a thick coat of rich cream and wear cotton socks when going to bed. STAY HYDRATED While winter might cause us to avoid drinking cold beverages and make us like to sip on something hot like hot chocolate or coffee, it is essential that along with all the hot beverages, we keep drinking plenty of water. Keep your body hydrated throughout the day. • Invest in a good humidifier. It will add moisture to air . Protect your skin from cold and dry wind by wearing gloves, scarves, and hat. Also wear proper winter clothes • Finally, remember to maintain proper healthy diet. BEST AVAILABLE SEASONAL FOODS IN WINTERS FOR HEALTHY SKIN 1-Cabbage.Cabbage is loaded with vitamins and minerals (Vitamins C and K and folate, in particular. 2-. Winter Squash-Golden squash flesh is loaded with healthy goodness like carotenoids, Vitamin A, and potassium. 3- Potatoes-. Sure, potatoes are starchy and high on the glycemic index, but they’re also filling, inexpensive, and boast an impressive nutritional profile including potassium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, and even protein . 4-Onions-Low in calories,high in vitamin C and fiber. The oils found in onions can lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. 6. Beets-sweet, earthy, and deep red, beets are pretty unique in the vegetable aisle. Beets contain antioxidants called betalains, which can help fight cancer and other degenerative diseases. They’re also rich in vitamins A, B, C as well as potassium and folate. 7- Carrots-Loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene, a compound that converts to vitamin A in the body . Vitamin A is essential for a strong immune system and healthy eyes, skin, and mucus membranes. The orange veggies are also sorce of vitamin C, cyanidins, and lutein, which are all antioxidants. 8- Turnips and Rutabagas-Good source of vitamins C and K, folate, potassium, fiber, and calcium), plus their slightly sweet taste is a boon to nearly any dish.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:09:13 +0000
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