Winter has its benefits, like the trending winter fashion, the hearty meals made with love and enjoying cappuccinos and lattés more than once during the day. Winter does, however, take quite a toll on our skin. Thankfully Johnson’s & Johnson’s share a few hacks on how to take care of your skin.
- Moisturise your feet
Feet tend to be dry and cracked due to the cold weather, www.jnj.com recommends slathering on a thick layer of lotion or moisturiser and putting on a pair of thin cotton socks before going to bed. This helps soften the cracks.
2. Use lip balm on rough cuticles
According to www.jnj.com to help alleviate painful, ragged cuticles, massage a little lip balm onto them as this helps frayed cuticles stay together.
3. Adding sugar to your shampoo helps alleviate a dry scalp
Adding a teaspoon of granulated sugar to the amount of shampoo you normally use to wash your hair can gently slough away dandruff and product build-up on your scalp.
According to www.jnj.com, the granules will dissolve as you rinse (we promise!) and you’ll be left feeling flake-free.
4.Wash your face without water
When skin is already parched, water can further irritate and dry it out. So for the winter months, consider using a cream- or oil-based soap-free facial cleanser. Massage it onto your face, then tissue off, without using water.
The product will dissolve makeup and attract dirt away from the skin while leaving its oils intact. This is according to a medical doctor, who is a board-certified dermatologist in Washington DC, Dr Tina Alster.
5. Apply body oil before you bathe
Hot water can dehydrate your skin and taking a cold shower is probably not something you’d consider in the winter.
www.jnj.com mentions that applying body oil before jumping into the shower creates a shield to protect skin from the hot water.
Compiled by Abigail Visagie
Source: www.jnj.com
