Skincare

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• v. For nails, hands and feet – (i) For hands and nails, mix almond oil and honey in equal parts and massage into the nails and cuticles. Leave on for 15 minutes and wipe off with a moist towel; (ii) Mix together 3 tablespoons of rose water with one-tablespoon glycerin. Apply on hands and feet and leave for half an hour. Wash it off with plain water; (iii) Rub a small amount of sesame or corn oil over dry skin on your hands or feet to add moisture and seal it into the area.
• vi. Hair care – (i) Heat pure coconut, sesame or olive oil and apply on the scalp and hair. Then dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the water and wrap the towel around the head, like a turban. Keep it on for five minutes. Repeat the hot towel wrap for three or four times. This helps the hair and scalp absorb the oil better; (ii) To add shine and softness to dry, dull hair, take a cup of honey, half-cup of olive oil or sesame seed (til) oil and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir very well and keep it overnight. Then store in a jar. Massage a little of this mixture into the hair before your shampoo. Use the hot towel wrap method for better penetration. Shampoo hair after an hour; (iii) For dry and damaged hair, use castor oil. Add one teaspoon of castor oil to two tablespoons pure olive oil or coconut oil. Massage it into the scalp and hair. Comb the hair to make sure it has been properly distributed. Follow the hot towel wrap procedure 3 or 4 times; (iv) Applying mayonnaise on the hair helps to nourish and soften it. It can be applied half an hour before washing the hair; (v) Beat two egg yolks in one-fourth cup warm water. Massage it into the scalp. Rinse out thoroughly after half an hour.

 107.   Handy Tips – In order to preserve the delicacy of the skin and to prevent any problem arising due to cold weather, here are some more tips which can help a better skincare in winters: –

Avoid exposing skin to freezing temperatures and drying cold winds in winters by wearing adequate warm clothing when going out. Care should be taken to cover the hands, feet, ears and head.

• i. Woolens should be worn over the cotton underwear. A direct contact of woolen or synthetic clothes with the skin can aggravate the problem.
• ii. Do not use any harsh soap as dry skin is already battling with the dryness of winter. Instead, select a mild one that suits your skin.