Are you winter ready?

Have you been noticing, the cool breeze touches you, the birds and animals wander to find their shelter, the daytime is diminished and the nights get long. Yes, it's the sign of winter. The winter begins!

The Christmas, New Year and other spiritual eve are celebrated on this winter only, perhaps that's why it is a most-lovable season for all. But still some people dislike the icy temperatures, blizzards, and wild weather. Whatever, if you like it or not it is essential to make you winter-ready to escape from the seasonal problems.

We’ve put together some top tips for making you and your family is all winter-ready:-

Winter Skin Care Routine:

The most common problem everyone is facing, dry and patchy skin. During winter season the air holds with wet content. The wet air usually robs all moisture from the body that leads to dry skin. It’s a natural cause so there is no need to worry. We can help you to get rid of this problem by giving you the top skin-care routine on winter. 

Use moisturizer: Use lukewarm water for bathing. If you take hot showers, it will make your skin dry again which is already drier. After bath, apply moisturizer to avoid cracks or patches on the skin.

 

Keep Lip balm handy: Always keep your lip balm with you to moisture your lips.

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Apply natural face packs from your kitchen shelf:

Milk Cream and Honey Pack:

Take a spoon of milk cream and honey in a bowl and mix it well. Apply on your face, leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. This pack helps to moisturize your skin better naturally.

Milk cream is one of the best natural moisturizer that will make your skin super soft. Honey will clear off the pimples and acne from your face.

Olive oil and Cocoa butter pack:

Take some cocoa butter and add it with a spoon of olive oil. Add also some ginger paste into it. Mix it all well. Apply this paste on your face and neck. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water. Try this face pack for the nourishment of skin and moisturizing.

Banana and Milk pack:

For dry and patchy skin try this face pack. Take one mashed banana and mix it well with a tablespoon of milk. Apply this paste on your face, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and wash it off with warm water. If your skin is oily type you can replace milk with rosewater.

Drink adequate water: Stay hydrated to keep your skin moisturized and healthy.

Take care of your health:

Winter is a starkly beautiful season however it may put your health at risks in many ways, so it is necessary to protect yourselves.

It is advisable to keep the body warm internally and remove the dampness that helps to avoid getting cold, fever or flu. Boosting the immunity level of the body is very important during winters and it can be possible in your kitchen itself. Keep away from refrigerated items like ice-creams, cool drinks, etc. Replace those parts with hot, spicy food items.

Adding a little amount of turmeric to milk will keep you away from the cold/sore throat as well as boost the immunity. Honey is one of the best home remedy to soothe sore throat and highly effective against bacterial infections.

Correct your diet as appropriate for winters, intake lots of fruits (Vitamin C rich fruits - Citrus, berries, pineapples, chilli peppers) and vegetables that contain vitamins and proteins to strengthen the body.

Of winters, you will be indoor, so physical activities may be reduced and there is a possibility of health disorders like obesity, blood pressure. So practice yoga, meditation and physical exercise to keep your body fit.

Finally, with the deadly global pandemic around, you have to take care of all safety measures like wearing masks, sanitize your hands perpetually, social distancing and avoid unnecessary travel.

Make your home winter/monsoon ready:

Make sure there is no stagnant water near you. Due to the cause of rain, your surroundings may fill with stagnant water. The stagnant water is the best place for breeding of mosquito which causes malaria, dengue or viral fever. Just clean or drain it.

Confirm the below stated:

• Stock up on winter clothes, umbrella, candles, a torch, and batteries
• Fix leaky walls and roofs beforehand
• Service your boilers
• Check electrical wirings and cases
• Protect wooden furniture

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