Keep Your Hands Soft This Winter
DIY hand mask for those cold winter months
Dry, cracked hands are often just accepted as something that happens during the cold winter months ranging from December to March. Not anymore my friends! The heat from the indoors combined with the harsh outdoor elements can turn your typically soft hands into rough sandpaper that is cracked and bleeding.
Here are some tips to try this winter to keep your hands soft and smooth along with a DIY mask for your hands for those times when the hand lotion simply isn’t cutting it.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Add additional humidifiers in rooms that you frequent, such as your bedroom and living room.
- Use gentle soaps because harsh soaps can be very damaging to your skin.
- Make sure you are using a thick moisturizer. The hand lotion you used in the summer most likely won’t cut it in the winter. Trade in your light and airy lotion for one that is more heavy duty. Keep it handy so you can reapply it frequently throughout the day.
DIY Winter Hand Mask
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 2 teaspoons almond oil
Directions:
- Crush and blend all ingredients together.
- Using a microwave, gently heat the mixture just until warm. Make absolute certain that the mixture is not too warm before moving on to step three.
- Apply the mixture to your hands.
- Wrap hands with cling wrap or a clean town. Allow the mask to sit on your hands until it has cooled.
- Rinse hands thoroughly,
*Added tip: to assist in healing your dry, cracked skin, apply shea butter to your hands afterwards. It is a fantastic moisturizer and emollient, and it even has anti-inflammatory properties. Apply it liberally and let it work its magic.
Do you have a beauty trick that you swear by to keep your skin looking its best during the winter months? Drop us a comment on our Facebook page and let us know! We look forward to hearing from you!
