Benefits of Natural Ingredients
Essential components of natural products in cosmetics date back to ancient times, and for a very good reason. They come with numerous advantages, most of which are occasioned by the extremely cold weather in the winter period hence the need to moisturize the skin. Here are some of the key benefits of incorporating natural ingredients into your winter skincare routine:
- Gentle on the Skin: Organic products are usually more friendly and pose little risk of skin reactions than synthetic products. They are thus suitable for use on sensitive skin which usually tends to crack in patchy areas during winter.
- Rich in Nutrients: Vitamin rich, mineral rich, antioxidant rich and rich in essential fatty acids, all have components that are beneficial to the skin. For instance, honey contains antioxidants and works against bacteria while aloe Vera is for skin soothing and moisturizing.
- Free from Harmful Chemicals: Today, there are plenty of cosmetic products for the treatment of skin, which involve parabens, sulfates, and other chemicals that are dangerous to the skin. Natural ingredients do not contain these additives and are therefore safer for use than the synthetic ones.
- Eco-Friendly: Prescribing natural ingredients is sustainable because it is friendly to the environment. They can easily be degraded and their impact on the polluting the environment is minimal when compared with synthetic products.
- Cost-Effective: Most of these ingredients are easily sourced in your kitchen or your backyard making the skincare remedies cheap affairs.
DIY Recipes for Winter Skincare (Masks, Scrubs, Moisturizers)
It is always exciting and fulfilling to produce your skincare products at home as a way of encouraging good skin care. Below you can find several easy and efficient DIY recipes for winter skincare:
Hydrating Honey and Avocado Face Mask
This mask is specially suitable for our skin during winter when the skin becomes so dry. Honey will help provide some form of hydration and also has antibacterial properties though avocado is rich in good fats and vitamins.
Ingredients:
– 1 ripe avocado
– 1 tablespoon honey
optional – 1 teaspoon yogurt for extra baking.
Instructions:
- Simply blend in the avocado until there is no more lumps that can be seen.
- Add honey and yogurt into the container and stir until they are well blended.
- Put the mask on your face and let it work for 15-20 minutes.
- After washing, wash with warm water then wipe your skin with a towel.
