If you are looking forward to spring because you are tired of your dry skin, there is a simple solution : moisturizing ! You do not need expensive moisturizers, but just few ingredients you might already have in your fridge. No need to spend money, just use your leftovers !
Here are 5 things to put in your beauty routine to withstand the winter :
1. Drink more
A well-moisturized skin comes from a well-hydrated body. Three Belgians out of four do not drink the minimum quantity of water required per day (1,5 L). For those who do not have the reflex or do not like to drink water, our tips is to add a bit of lemon juice to your water. You can make a lemonade by adding a touch of maple syrup. In the evening, choose drink a caffeine-free tea. You can keep yourself well hydrated by eating lots of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. On the other hand, sodas are not recommended as hydrating drinks.
2. Clean your skin with cleansing milk
Moisturizing your skin is good, but moisturizing a clean skin is better. In the morning, do not forget to clean your skin with a cleansing milk before applying your day cream. This way, your skin is not assaulted and its balance is preserved. Here is a recipe to make your homemade milk cleansing.
Mix :
• 2 tbsp of liquid cream
• 2 tbsp of honey
• 1 tbsp of rose water
You can keep your mixture in a bottle.
3. Apply a day cream
To brave the winter cold, your biggest weapon is an effective day cream. All day, its mission is to moisturize your skin but also to protect it from external aggressions. To make your own homemade day cream, you will need:
• A small amount of aloe vera gel
• A small amount of vegetable oil
4. Use extra virgin olive oil
From the kitchen to the bathroom, olive oil can be easily declined and has many virtues. It can be used as make-up remover: massage a small amount of olive oil on your face, rinse, and your skin will be completely clean! If you want to go further, after the cleaning, put a warm face flannel on your face for 10 minutes. Then, rinse your face with cold water to remove all the impurities.
Make your own beauty masks
The last thing to add in your beauty routine is to apply a face mask 1 to 2 times a week. Here are moisturizing face masks recipes. Choose the one you need according to what you have in your fridge.
To realize your nourishing face mask, choose the column which contains ingredients you have in your fridge. Then, mix all the ingredients in order from top to bottom to form a paste. The, put it on your face. Leave the face mask on your skin respecting the laying time and finish by rinsing with lukewarm water.
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