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Five Things from The Pantry To Keep Dry Skin Away This Winter

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
December 25, 2020
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Christmas is here and so is winter. It’s that time of the year when dry skin takes over and deserves extra care to make sure the glow and the shine is intact for the holiday festive season.

Skin is the largest organ on your body is also the most visible. Healthy skin is a marker of good health and when something goes wrong in the body and gut, it usually first shows up on the skin- may be as acne, boils, pimples, rashes or just dry skin.

The skin type usually can tell a lot about the inner health of a person and also shows how much care you put into yourself every day. Remember, if you care for the body, it will care for you and a little self-care goes a long way. Winter is one time where the skin is robbed of its moisture and therefore it needs a little external help to keep it soft, supple and glowing. Cracked dry skin can result in itchiness, painful tears, and dark pigmentation.

These 5 things from your pantry will ensure you don’t have dry skin

Milk

milk

Milk has alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredient which is the main ingredient in skin-care products. Lactic acid helps remove dead skin cells and stimulates new cell growth. Applying milk mixed with a spoon of gram flour and a few drops of rose water as a face and neck pack can refresh and moisturize the face. The creamier the milk, the better.

Coconut and Olive Oil

olive oil

This doubles up great for dry elbows and knees. Olive oil is denser and helps lock the moisture in. Apply it at night on extremely dry areas like the elbows, knees, and feet and wake up to soft supple skin.

Ghee and butter

butter

You can count on these for your dry chapped lips. It also adds a natural gloss and shine to the lips and you can ditch the chemical based lips balms for these natural emulsifiers. Or just use them overnight to moisturize your lips.

Honey

This is another natural moisturizer or face pack ingredient. It is known to moisturise the skin and is a pore cleanser. It also exfoliates and helps lighten scars and reduce acne and pimples. A pinch or two of turmeric and you have a homemade sking brightening face pack.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed gel is a great moisturizer for the hair. They are rich in fatty acids (Omega 3 and 6) that make hair healthier. Boil a couple of tablespoons of flaxseeds in 2-3 cups of water for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally till it reaches a gel-like consistency and a froth forms on the top. Don’t let the flaxseeds stick to the bottom of the pan. Cool and sieve the gel with a net or loose weaved clean cloth to catch the seeds in. This gel acts as a great hair conditioner as it’s not sticky. This gel can be stored in the fridge and the strained flaxseeds can be ground to use as a face scrub or a face mask.

Try these tips and let us know what worked best for you.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

1 thought on “Five Things from The Pantry To Keep Dry Skin Away This Winter”

  1. Zehra Aliakbar
    December 26, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Very helpful . Good job Tasneem.

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Salon Treatment At Home With Easy-to-Make Flax Seed Gel

Written By: Infano
May 23, 2021 | 10:00 AM |
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Apart from being a ‘super food’, flax seed has immense skin and hair growth benefits. It can help you to get a healthy scalp and beautiful hair..

Flaxseed gel can be bought as well as prepared at home. Flaxseed oil can be mixed with other oils like Coconut or Olive oil or Sesame Oil and then applied on the hair for nourishment or can be used independently in a small quantity.

You can keep this gel for an hour on your hair and wash it with shampoo or just simply with water to maintain the quality of your hair and keep the naturally conditioned.

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Typically, one tablespoon or 7 grams of ground fax seeds is loaded with nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Phosphorus, etc. It is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but it is mainly known for Omega-3 fatty acids which are a substitute for cod liver oil. It is the best substitute for fish for vegans and vegetarians. Flax seeds also help in preventing breast cancer and prostate cancer because it contains a group of nutrients called lignans. Apart from being a ‘super food’, flax seed has immense skin and hair growth benefits. It can help you to get a healthy scalp and beautiful hair.

Flaxseed gel can be bought as well as prepared at home. Flaxseed oil can be mixed with other oils like Coconut or Olive oil or Sesame Oil and then applied on the hair for nourishment or can be used independently in a small quantity. YouTube influencers like Brenda Blanco, Audrey Victoria, Duro Cubillo, all have tested the flaxseed gel and raved about its benefits. They have all given their mixes and recipes for Flaxseed hair masks but one commonality between all of them is the recipe for flaxseed gel.

Boil the water in a pot and add flax seeds to it. Bring the mixture to a boil by stirring it continuously, and when you start to notice the white froth begin to form, take the pot off the stove and let it rest. As the mixture will start cooling, it will also get thick. The mixture can be filtered through muslin or cheesecloth, once it is completely cool. Add some Aloe Vera gel or any of the above-mentioned essential oils to the filtered gel.

You can apply this gel daily if you particularly have a dry scalp or battle with lifeless, dull hair. You can keep this gel for an hour on your hair and wash it with shampoo or just simply with water to maintain the quality of your hair and keep the naturally conditioned. This gel can be easily stored in your refrigerator.

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Typically, one tablespoon or 7 grams of ground fax seeds is loaded with nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Phosphorus, etc. It is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but it is mainly known for Omega-3 fatty acids which are a substitute for cod liver oil. It is the best substitute for fish for vegans and vegetarians. Flax seeds also help in preventing breast cancer and prostate cancer because it contains a group of nutrients called lignans.

Lignans are a very powerful source of antioxidants and estrogen properties. Adding flax seeds to your diet can improve your digestive health by keeping your regular bowel movements intact. We all know that how flax seeds are packed with fiber which can aid in improving heart health, lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Since it can control the blood sugar level, it can also be very helpful for people who have diabetes.

Making it one of the best plant-based proteins, it is very popular amongst people who do not consume fish or meat. It is rich in amino acids that help with immune function, tumors, and anti-fungal infections. Flax seed is most talked about amongst the people who are trying to manage their weights and doing intermittent fasting. Consuming flax seeds can aid in weight management by keeping you full and controlling your appetite.

flax seed

Apart from being a ‘super food’, flax seed has immense skin and hair growth benefits. It can help you to get a healthy scalp and beautiful hair. Since flaxseed is rich in vitamin E, it can help in repairing hair and reducing split ends. It also keeps your scalp hydrated. Flaxseed gel and hair mask can be easily made at home and can be used daily. It’s so good for your hair that it can easily give a competition to the posh hair salons.

Some Benefits are:

1. It can make your hair lustrous and smooth, without using any chemical treatments.

2. Vitamin E present in Flaxseeds works brilliantly for skin as well as hair. It promotes a healthy scalp that results in hair growth and reducing hair damage.

3. Use of flaxseed can prevent premature graying of the hair.

4. Omega-3 present in the flaxseeds can prevent dry scalp, dandruff, and hair thinning keeping them nourished, especially during winters.

5. Tropical application, as well as consumption of flax seeds, can substantially improve your hair quality and elasticity of hair strands preventing hair breakage.

Flaxseed gel can be bought as well as prepared at home. Flaxseed oil can be mixed with other oils like Coconut or Olive oil or Sesame Oil and then applied on the hair for nourishment or can be used independently in a small quantity. YouTube influencers like Brenda Blanco, Audrey Victoria, Duro Cubillo, all have tested the flaxseed gel and raved about its benefits. They have all given their mixes and recipes for Flaxseed hair masks but one commonality between all of them is the recipe for flaxseed gel.

Things you need to prepare flax seed gel are-

1. Some Flaxseed

2. Muslin cloth

3. Filtered water

4. Aloe Vera gel or essential oils such as jojoba oil, argan, or castor oil. (Optional)

Boil the water in a pot and add flax seeds to it. Bring the mixture to a boil by stirring it continuously, and when you start to notice the white froth begin to form, take the pot off the stove and let it rest. As the mixture will start cooling, it will also get thick. The mixture can be filtered through muslin or cheesecloth, once it is completely cool. Add some Aloe Vera gel or any of the above-mentioned essential oils to the filtered gel.

You can apply this gel daily if you particularly have a dry scalp or battle with lifeless, dull hair. You can keep this gel for an hour on your hair and wash it with shampoo or just simply with water to maintain the quality of your hair and keep the naturally conditioned. This gel can be easily stored in your refrigerator. Otherwise, you can use a small amount of the same gel and apply it on hair and your scalp; it can maintain your natural curls and also protect hair from pollution and dust. But please do make sure to consult your dermatologist if your scalp feels irritated and on the choice and quality of ingredients. Having said that, please also make sure to practice moderation in terms of application.  

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