Body and Facial Skin Care during Winter
by Kay
Zetkin
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Are you having trouble with maintaining your skin care during the the
harsh winter season? Welcome to the club! But do not fret since there are
still very practical ways for a perfect skin care even during
winter.
The activities of your mind and body are governed by three
psycho-physiological energies known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha, as per the
philosophies of ayurveda. Having perfet balance of this three energies is
important for your good health. Once even one of these energies became
imbalanced, your health may suffer.
Further, these three energies are associated with a season. Vata, which
qualities are dry, rough and cool, rides higher than usual in most
people’s physiologies during winter. Once mid-October to mid-February
comes, Vata begin to show signs into people’s physiologies. This is the
time when we feel that our skin is dry and flaky. We feel the experience
of having disappointingly chapped lips and dry, brittle hair. So, once
these manifestations begin to annoy you, you will soon experience more
aggravating conditions. Your skin may be the worse hit.
This is the time when you should be “armed” with the knowledge of
important ways to keep Vata dosha in balance. These ways will prevent
Vata-associated skin problems that may occur during the winter season. So
take not of the following and be well-guided:
1.Do not expose your skin to freezing temperatures and drying cold
winds that are usually the elements brought about by the harsh winter. You
can prevent exposure by dressing warmly in layers and wearing a hat, scarf
and gloves whenever you have to go out during cold weathers. Natural lip
balm should be used to protect your lips from drying. If you have none
available, a light layer of ghee or clarified better will do.
2.Using a
rich, natural moisturizer will protect your facial skin from cold winds
and dry air of heaters. You can apply this at least twice a day. Remember
to apply it after cleansing though.
3.If you have a naturally dry
facial and body skin, give it additional lipid support by doing oil
replenishment about three or four times a week. A nourishing base oil like
almond can be a good option.
4.During winter, do a routine pre-bath
warm oil self-massage to keep your skin silky smooth and tones the
muscles. It will also help to calm nerves and aid in circulation. Almond
or sesame oil are very much recommended for use in this kind of
massage.
5.To prevent the dryness and cracking of your feet’s skin,
which tends to occur more during winter, give your feet a relaxing soak at
night about three times a week. You can use a large, wide-mouthed bowl
with warm water for a quick foot bath. Then, rub herbal lotion, some shea
butter or almond oil on your feet after the soak.
6.if your skin is
very dry, it is not recommended to bathe more than once a day. Warm water
is ideal temperature for a bathe or shower and it is gentler for the skin.
Do not use very hot water.
Aside from these skin care tactics, eating the right foods that would
help in nourishing the skin and drinking lots of water are among the best
and original ways of facial and body skin care. By doing a holistic
approach in caring for your skin, you will surely get the best results.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kay Zetkin is the author name used by Lala C. Ballatan. She
discovered the pleasure of writing through her daily journals as a
teen-ager. For her, writing is an effective tool to express your
viewpoints... To write is already to choose, thus, writing should be done
along with a critical mind and a caring soul. She hopes to become more
professional, skilled and mature in her craft.
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