How to treat dry hands and feet this winter

How to treat dry hands and feet this winter

Avocado and sugar scrub

The fats in avocados nourish and repair a dry and damaged skin on your hands and feet. Mash half an avocado in a little bowl and keep aside. To this, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half a cup of a sugar. Massage this scrub on your arms enriched moisturizer.

Yogurt mask

The lactic acid in yogurt creates  it a natural exfoliate. Rub unflavored and un pasteurized yogurt on your dry arms  and feet to restore your skin’s natural moisture. For additional smooth and silky skin, add a teaspoon of raw honey into the yogurt mix. Leave the mask on for at least ten to fifteen minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

Olive oil and sugar scrub

While olive oil is recognized for its moisturizing and hydrating properties, sugar can aid exfoliate dry skin. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons each of olive oil and sugar. Massage this scrub over the affected areas for a some minutes and then let it dry naturally. Wash it off with hot  water and follow it up with a moisturizer. Do this twice or thrice regular.

Aloe vera gel

The moisturizing and soothing properties of aloe vera can aid heal dry hands and feet. Apply freshly some  minutes. For an additional boost, add a some drops of vitamin E oil to the gel before applying it. Wash it off with warm water and then follow with few petroleum jelly.

Banana mask

Ripe bananas can aid hydrate the skin. Mash an overripe banana and keep it an aside. Next, add 1 tablespoon each of honey and olive oil, and mix nice. Massage this onto your hands and feet in a circular motion for five to seven minutes. Then, wash it off with tepid water. Follow with a moisturizer.