Grandmother’s Advice: Winter Skin Care

Cold weather affects skin, which loses the shine it has in warmer temperatures. Skin doesn’t have defenses against wind and low temperatures.
Grandmother’s Advice: Winter Skin Care
As winter sets in, your skin may need special care. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
1/30/2010
Updated:
10/1/2015
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As winter sets in, your skin may need special care. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
The rules for beauty in winter are different from those in warmer weather. Cold weather affects skin, which loses the shine it has in warmer temperatures. Skin doesn’t have defenses against wind and low temperatures, which dehydrate it. Consequently, skin care becomes a priority. 

Cleaning and hydration as part of the beauty routine should be complemented by additional care. Natural masks prepared at home will not only ensure a smooth skin but also give you a moment of relaxation. 

Part of getting back to the wisdom of Grandmother’s time is to better nourish your skin by removing unhealthy foods from your diet. Usually you can replace regular vegetable oil with olive oil, which is ideal for salads and cooking. Studies have shown that it is healthier, more nutritious, and better for normal digestive functions. 

Gradually try to replace your portion of meat with protein-rich vegetables, like spinach, peas, nuts, soybeans, and beans, especially if you eat meat often. And in those olden days, people didn’t have midnight snacks; they wouldn’t eat after their evening meal. 

Here are some natural recipes for skin care during the cold season.

Facial Masks With Olive Oil 

Once a week, use a facial mask prepared with a tablespoon of olive oil and an egg. Mix them well and apply to the face immediately. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash your face with lukewarm water. The effects of this natural recipe are quick and beneficial: a brighter complexion and toned-down wrinkles.

For tanned skin, apply a mixture of one tablespoon olive oil and a grated carrot to the skin.

To give your skin more glow, use one tablespoon of olive oil mixed with two tablespoons of fresh sour cream.

For an astringent and moisturizing effect, mix a tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice (one quarter of a lemon).

Potato-Based Recipes

Grandmother recognized the potato as an important source of minerals, vitamins, and carbohydrates. It is recommended for your skin during cold weather. Circles, wrinkles, tired eyes, and brown spots on your face can disappear with potato-based cosmetic treatments.

Peel and wash a potato. Cut circular slices, apply the fresh slices over your eyes, and leave them on for 30 minutes. Then, wash your face with cold water. Repeat the procedure in the morning and in the evening. After one week, the circles should disappear.

For eliminating wrinkles, wash your face two times a day with the juice from two or three potatoes. To get the potato juice, peel and grate the potatoes and drain off the juice. (For best results, use cheesecloth to strain the potatoes.) You will get rid of the wrinkles, and your skin will be firm and smooth. 

Potato juice, kept in the fridge is a good facial invigorator. Prepare the juice in the morning, keep it in the fridge to be used in the evening as well, and the next day you can prepare this treatment again. 

While natural treatments do wonders for your skin, wise people from the past and today say that a balanced, healthy lifestyle is essential to achieving a lasting effect. Exercise, eat and sleep well, and have a positive attitude. 

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