Skin Care for the Cold Weather // Jude Burnside, November 2016
Protect your skin in this cold weather. Don’t fall victim to cracked hands or chapped lips. This article has DIY masks and creams that you can make from items in your cabinet right now.
Moisturizing Face Mask
Oats + Water + Honey. Mix together until it is not sticky, but is thick. Apply on face with clean hands. Wash off after 10-15 minutes, or when dry and tight. Repeat weekly.
Body Scrub.
Raw sugar + Olive oil + Peppermint essential oil. Mix together until gritty, not runny. Apply in shower. Rub onto skin in circular motions for 3-5 minutes. Wash off. Repeat daily.
Exfoliating Lip Scrub.
Brown sugar + olive oil + honey. Mix together until it reaches a gritty, solid consistency. Store in small container, apply to lips several times daily.
Follow these tips and see your skin glow as the thermometer drops. Need an inexpensive Christmas gift? Package up some of these DIY items and give someone else the gift of healthy skin!