Sunday, February 20, 2011

Winter Skin

Posted by Robin at 2:30 PM

My friends are always asking what is the best face mask to help with dry winter skin.  For me, I use a simple aspirin mask to slough off dry winter skin.  It's cheap, its easy and you probably already have it in your cabinet.

In Ohio the dry furnace air,  extreme cold and wind make my skin dry, lifeless, and dull.  I looked around for a simple at home remedy that would help to take off all that dry blotchy skin. 

This winter, I use a simple cheap dollar bottle of aspirin, a cheap bottle of lemon juice, and some cotton balls to help with my dry skin. 


I pour the aspirin in a small bowl then cover them with the lemon juice.  When it breaks the aspirin down to a paste I take mix it with a spoon.

Then I take my cotton balls or rounds and smear it onto my face.  I rub it in with my hands to exfoliate the dead dry skin.  I leave it till it starts to dry and get hard.  I also use this on my hands, and my lips.  Then I wash it off with warm water and moisturize my face.  I like to use a little bit of baby oil (I have very dry sensitive skin) and lotion.  I combine them together to moisturize my face and hands.


My hands and face are so soft and my skin has a new glow.  I only do this twice a month.  On the opposite weeks I use baking soda and warm water to keep my skin fresh and healthy and I moisturize everyday twice or three times a day.  I do like the blend of a little dash of baby oil and regular moisturizer together, they seem to work best for my dry sensitive skin.

**NOTE:  If this combination burns, try to use less lemon juice.  Do not overuse, and do not use if you have a skin condition such as eczema.  Always ask your doctor or Dermatologist.

 

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