02.02.201510 Ayurvedic RECIPES for beautiful skin during winter

During winter, our skin becomes dry and rough. It is constantly being shelled and scratched. The skin on the hands and lips may become very sensitive and cracked. If you deal with these winter skin problems then using ayurvedic skin-care products can help you, such products have been used for thousands years for beauty of skin.

1. During winter, try to drink plenty of fluids. Ayurveda recommends drinking only cool or warm water, as cold water hinders the digestive process. Liquid wets the internal systems of the organism, which, in turn, deliver nutrients to the skin cells. All this makes the skin healthy and radiant.

2. During winter, artificial heat sources can cause destruction of the skin. We drive in a heated car to a heated office, and then in the evening we return to a heated house. Try to reduce the room temperature to a minimum, but it still should be comfortable, especially at night when you sleep. Also it would be good to install a humidifier. Balancing the moisture in your environment will help prevent dryness in the nasal passages and eyes.

3. Eat greens, pumpkin and zucchini. They contain large amounts of water and nutrients and are ideal for moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks because they cause dehydration and drying processes.

4. Some healthy fats, present in your daily diet, can soften rough skin. Ayurveda recommends cooking meals with melted butter. Olive oil is also a good choice. The purified soaked almonds will give nutritional and structural support to your cells.

5. What could be more desirable at the end of a cold winter day than taking a long hot bath? This will help you stay warm, but do not forget that excessive exposure to hot water may lead to even greater dryness of the skin. Add a few drops of the essential oil to bath.
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6. Replace the soap with milder cleanser and moisturizing shower gel, as soap can irritate dry skin. Ayurveda recommends the following cleaning agent: grinded oat or pea flour mixed with a little milk. During winter, to this mixture it can be added a few drops of aloe vera or sesame oil. Also are suitable ready means for skin. http://www.herbals.lv/en/for-Bath-and-Beauty

7. Good hydration just must have thing during winter. Do not skimp on buying cheap moisturizers. Buy one, but really effective, suitable to your skin type. For best results, apply moisturizer to damp skin, immediately after its purification. This helps to keep the moisture of the surface layer of the skin. Remember that all the body needs moisture, especially elbows, knees, hands and feet. The skin in these areas can become very sensitive and even crack. In this case - the application of small amount of wetting agent before bedtime. If you have very dry skin, it is recommended that you keep your feet in warm water for 10 minutes, then apply melted oil on the heels and feet and walk around in socks before going to bed.

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8. During winter, it is very important to use exfoliants that remove dead skin cells and help skin look radiant and restored. Carrying out this procedure once a week would not allow your skin look tired. Purchase a mild exfoliant, but do not rub the skin too much. Then apply a moisturizing mask. Use a dry exfoliating brush for body once a week, and exfoliating salt - before taking a shower or bath with essential oils. This will have a beneficial effect on dry and tired skin. http://www.herbals.lv/en/Ayurveda-For-Skin

9. Cold winter weather and short days make us to have one single desire - to stay at home wrapped in a warm blanket. But lack of exercise can cause stagnation of systems. Signing up yoga courses after work can help recharge and regain energy. www.shakti.lv
Warm food, warm drinks and spices such as ginger and cinnamon will help to improve the processes of digestion, blood circulation and cleansing while maintaining the skin clean and healthy. http://www.herbals.lv/en/Ayurveda-Superfoods

10. According to Ayurveda it is good to have in your daily diet such herbs as Amla, Shatavari, Ashwagandha and Guduchi, since they act as reducing agents (rasayana) that maintain a healthy appearance of the skin. Melia cleanses the blood and helps strengthening the immune system, as well as garlic (in pill form). http://www.herbals.lv/en/Ayurveda-Supplements