5 Kitchen Ingredients for Great Skin During Winter
Michael Carrubba • December 9, 2020
Blustering winds, cold temps and lack of sunshine is no reason to not have beautiful skin this winter and the best ingredients are right in your kitchen.
Wintertime is usually a harsh time for the skin due to the reduced levels of moisture in the air. Howling winds. Sub-freezing temperatures and the lack of sunshine can cause dryness and flakiness which may be extremely uncomfortable and not very appealing to look at. It is imperative to nourish your skin by constantly moisturizing it throughout. Cold creams, body lotions and butters can of course help in moisturizing your skin and keeping it nourished but is it enough? Harmful chemicals in creams can provide temporary nourishment but turning to natural ingredients maybe a better way to keep the skin healthy for a longer period. These five natural ingredients can be found easily in your kitchens. Go check.
1. Oatmeal
The otherwise healthy (and often boring) breakfast meal is packed with saponins which are natural cleansers and absorbs oil easily. Add equal parts oatmeal and yogurt to a bowl and mix to form a paste which can be used easily as a body moisturizer.
2. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is known to treat many skin problems including acne, eczema, rashes. Those with oily skin usually always run away from moisturization because of the greasiness. Aloe vera gel is literally perfect all throughout the year especially if you have an oily skin type which hydrates the skin minus it feeling greasy. The best way to use aloe vera gel is by simply scooping out the gel from the plant or splitting it in half and rubbing it on the skin and rinsing it off after 15-20 minutes.
3. Honey
Honey is a commonly found ingredient in the kitchen, but did you know that it is in fact great to nourish your skin? Honey has anti-inflammatory properties that are known to treat many skin problems. Honey can be used as it is by gently massaging it on your skin 2-3 times a day and rinsing it off with lukewarm water. For a more wholesome skincare routine, add 2 tablespoons of honey to 3 tablespoons of yogurt; mix well and massage it to your skin and simply rinse off after 10 minutes.
4. Bananas
We are bananas for banana! Bananas are naturally enriched with fatty acids that have so much goodness for the skin. Not only do they moisturize the skin well, but they also tighten the skin to give it a more youthful look. Mash 1-2 bananas (depending on the size) into a bowl and add a few tablespoons of honey or an egg white to the mixture and then apply it on your skin. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with regular water for a naturally glowing look that is soft and hydrated.
5. Olive Oil
Olive oil is enriched with the goodness of Vitamin E and A; both of which are known to keep the skin healthy. Olive oil contains antioxidants that fights back ageing and helps in keeping the skin moisturized. Simply massage a few drops of olive oil on your skin and massage it thoroughly to let the skin absorb all the oil leaving your skin soft and supple.
Seems easy right? Healthy, nourished, and beautiful looking skin while never leaving your kitchen. Is the coffee hot?
Michael A. Carrubba
Founder, Allie’s Naturals
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