Winter Hacks

Winter needs an extra care for your skin, hair & of course your health too.Read the following content  to know some hacks for this winter season. 

   

Hair care hacks :

 

        Everyone want to have healthy & beautiful hair during this winter too. But hairfall & dandruff are common problems that everyone will face. 

♦ Apply hair oil on scalp & all over  the length of your hair. Before applying the oil heat it to get some extra benefits because warm oil can go deeply into the scalp easily and nourish your hair. 

♦  Avoid heat styling for your hair during winter. These dryers, hair straighteners can damage your hair then you probably reach worst condition and tend to haircut. 

♦  Use a mild shampoo & conditioner that will lock in moisture of scalp to avoid irritation, dandruff & itchy scalp. 

♦ Dandruff can also caused by your regular shampoo & conditioner. When you take a hair wash never pour your shampoo directly on your hair,mix your shampoo with little amount of water & make a foam,then use it for  length of your hair. 

♦ The conditioner should be applied only along the hair length not on the scalp. Follow these little tips to avoid dandruff. 

♦  Apply hair masks to get silky smooth & shiny hair. In case if you are facing frizzy & dull hair then egg mask act as better conditioner. 

♦  Wear silk scarf instead of woolen hats and stoles to prevent thinning & drying of your hair. Wearing scarf helps you to manage your messy hair. 

♦  Carry your own water bottle while going out to keep yourself hydrated. Staying hydrated means avoiding the chances of dry hair and split ends. 

♦    Stop regular washing of your hair. Wash your hair with lukewarm water, it helps to keep natural oils of scalp which acts as a protective layer around your hair.  

♦  Oil massage for  hair act as moisturizer  for your scalp. Make a routine  ,atleast once in a week it will enable the scalp to get moisture and enough nourishment. 

♦  To dry out your hair use your old T-shirt. Don't rub your hair, gently damp them with the cloth to avoid breakage of hair follicle. Because T-shirt  absorbs water quickly from the hair.

♦ Never comb your hair before drying. Because wet hair leads to break down easily ,then you will face hair fall  problem. 

♦  If you are facing a severe problem of hairfall then use a wooden comb to detangle your hair. Because plastic comb will create heat which leads to hairfall.

♦ long hairs or short hairs ,you should  comb your hair twice for a day. Combing  makes active to the roots of hair hence increasing hair length. 

♦  Get a regular trim or haircut for every three months if you are facing split ends problem. 

♦  Avoid colouring and harsh chemical treatment during this winter, otherwise make sure to use good quality products during the session. 

Skin care hacks:

   Winter season is tough to face for your skin.Air is dry,humidity is low & the temperatures are shivering.Follow these necessary steps to protect your skin. 

♦ One of the cause for dry skin is, a long hot shower. It makes skin breakouts & even more dry, hence set your water temperature to almost low.

♦  After shower immediately apply your regular cream or body lotion.If you are facing too dry skin then add few drops of oil (almond oil, coconut oil or olive oil) with your cream & apply it. 

♦  If you are stepping out from your home remember that you must apply sunscreen even this winter too. The parts of the bodies like face, neck and hands which exposes to sun directly needs to apply sunscreen as a routine. 

♦  Use a lip balm & make sure that it should contain SPF to protect your lips from harsh winter & uv rays as well. Keep it in your pocket, so wherever you face dry lips use it accordingly.But never share your lip balm with others, it may act as carrier of germs & diseases. 

♦  Always stay hydrated by sipping enough water as your body needs. Winter season don't push you to drink water. But your body needs water to keep your skin moisture safe constantly from drying out. 

♦  Select the beauty products according to your skin type. Exfoliate your skin, it removes dead skin from the body & your skin will thank you in back by glowing. 

♦ Wash your hands at regular intervals to avoid skin problems. Never touch your face before washing your hands,it may causes pimple problems in future. 

♦  Use hand cream to protect your hands from cracked skin and brittle nails. You can also use hand gloves to avoid chill. 

♦ Trying to trap your feet in socks & shoes all along winter is not possible. Use a foot cream after showering & before bed according to your convenient.

♦  Make time for your self-care routine,like burnout from workout, playing with your kids, practice of yoga, playing some games like badminton, cricket in your garden. 

♦  Don't hurry up to buy the beauty products just attracted by it's advertisement. Some beauty products contains alcohol, alpha justice acid and all these will dry out your skin.prefer an unscented natural products to retain your natural skin oil. 

♦  Use natural products like gram flour to wash your face. It keeps your skin soft & healthy. Otherwise use face wash which is natural & less foaming.

Healthy Hacks:

Some easy winter precautions during this winter season with little amount of efforts, you can have a supercharged up & feel fit.  Read out the below points to get some tips for winter. 

♦  Eating a balanced food & diet including whole grains, dairy products, meat, fish, nuts & seeds, herbs & spices as well as fresh vegetables & fruits. 

♦  Practice some physical activities like yoga to boost your immunity and defence against diseases in changing season. 

♦  Drink sufficient amount of water. Water act as a nutrient and also helps to remove toxins from your body to maintain body fluids balance. 

♦  Go outdoor walk or terrace to get some sunlight ,which is a natural resource of vitamin D. 

♦  Cover your mouth when you are suffering from cold to avoid infection to others during cough or sneeze. 

♦  Wash your hands regularly before eating your food or snacks. 

♦  Don't skip your meals. Wake up early to have your breakfast rather than skipping it. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner regularly. Skipping meals means imbalance your digestion function.