Home Remedies for Face Care in the Winter

If you wish to keep your face healthy in the winter, use a moisturizer two or three times a day for proper hydration.  Also, use sunscreen to protect the face from the sun and place a scarf over the face on windy days.  Use medicated lotion as well, when the face becomes dry and cracked.

• Use moisturizer on the skin to keep it from drying out.  Skin often becomes dry in the winter and it is important to keep it hydrated.  Purchase a dry skin formula for the best skin health.  Apply moisturizer two or three times a day to prevent dryness.


• Apply sunscreen on the face before going outside.  This protects the skin from becoming damaged.  Snow and ice reflect the sun making the face vulnerable to UVB rays.  Use lotions with an SPF of 15 or higher for good face protection.


• Keep air moist inside the home.  Heating systems eliminate moisture from the air causing dry skin on the face.  Place a humidifier in your home to help replenish moisture.  Look for one of these at your local hardware store or home supply store.


• Protect your face from the wind when you go outside.  Do this by wearing a scarf over your face and placing a hat on your head.  Winter wind quickly causes dry skin and covering your face prevents this.  Also, avoid staying outside for long periods of time to keep skin healthy.


• Use medicated lotions or vaseline on the face.  This should be done as soon as you see dry cracking skin.  Purchase products that are labeled for healing and soothing to provide proper care.  Apply these lotions to the face until it is in good condition.