Beauty
Parched Skin? Drench It With Home Remedies
Keep the worst of the winter effects at bay with a few simple and cheap measures you can do at home.
Solihull, England-based beauty therapist Becky Price provides her top tips for keeping your skin in tip top condition this winter.
"During the winter, your skin is uncomfortably dry and wrinkles look more evident with skin looking dull and sluggish," she says.
"The key at this time of year is circulation, because when it is cold, your body needs the blood circulating around the vital organs, which can mean that everywhere else looks tired and dull.
"Start with your hands and your feet, giving them a massage or just remembering to wiggle your toes. This will get the blood circulating and benefits everywhere. Your cheeks will have a bit more color and your eyes will brighten.
"To perk up the skin a bit more, make sure that you include some massage when you cleanse and moisturize your skin in the morning and night. Then rhythmically tap your face as this will increase the lymphatic flow and help detox.
"People tend to shy away from night creams, worrying they can be too much, but in the winter, this is just what you need."
Becky, who has worked as a therapist for more than 15 years and recently opened her own treatment center, says it is worth harnessing the benefits of essential oils at this time of year.
