Winter need not inevitably mean dry skin. With a few simple tips and home remedies, you can fight the dryness before it comes in.

All of us have experienced some form of dry skin at some point in our lives. Dry skin in winter is the most common. Skin feels stretched, itchy and flaky, and sometimes even gets small cracks.
But what causes dry skin?
- Cold, dry and windy weather that sucks away moisture from skin
- Dry indoor heating that dries your skin, leading to parched lips and dry noses
- Long hot showers and baths that wash away natural, protective oils
- Not using body lotion because legs and arms are covered and hidden away
- Using a hand sanitizer too often, which strips skin of its natural oil
- Harsh bar soaps, such as deodorant soaps
- Not drinking enough water
- Not maintaining a good winter diet
- Wearing rough clothes
- Licking lips frequently or using long-lasting lipsticks
You might believe that dry skin is inevitable in winter. What if I told you that it need not be, not when you have amazing winter skin care tips at your disposal?
#1 Live like a queen
Bathe in milk, as Cleopatra is said to have done. However, it just seems a bit wasteful in this day and age. Instead:
- Add two cups of milk and a quarter cup of honey to a warm bath.
- Soak in it for as long as you feel like it.
#2 Curd
Curd hydrates, soothes and heals itchy skin. It is especially good for dry skin on face in winter.
- Just apply fresh curd on your face, hands and legs.
- Massage it gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes and then go for a bath.
- You can do this every day.
#3 Honey and olive oil
Honey needs no introduction. It is your skinβs best buddy. As is olive oil.
- Make a delicious blend of a spoonful each of honey and olive oil, and a few drops of lemon juice.
- Coat the dry areas of your skin with this.
- Wipe off with a warm cloth after 20 minutes.
#4 Night oil therapy
One of the tips for dry skin in winter is to let your skin repair itself at night.
- Take a warm water bath.
- Dry yourself and then cover your skin with coconut or olive oil.
- Slip into some old clothes and drift off to sleep.
- Wake up to soft, supple skin.
#5 Bathe with oatmeal
Oatmeal moisturises and cleanses, without having any adverse effect on your skin.
- Grind 1 cup of oats to a fine powder.
- Add the powder to your bath.
- Soak in this water for 15-20 minutes.
- Pat yourself dry gently.
#6 Banana body scrub
Forget readymade cosmetic products. Make some at home yourself.
- Make a mash of one banana, two tablespoons each of honey and oats.
- Apply it to your body.
- Once it dries, start to scrub it off. Gently.
- Goodbye dry, dead skin
#7 Avocado face mask
Avocado is filled with the goodness of fatty acids.
- Apply mashed avocado to your face.
- Wash it off after 10-15 minutes.
- Do this daily.
#8 Switch to winter makeup
Be mindful of what you put on your face.
- Use more lip balms and less long-lasting lipsticks.
- Use a cream based blush rather than powders.
- Also, no mousse in winters.
- I find that it helps to use a gentle cleanser like Olay to remove makeup.
#9 Eat a lot of oil
The only way to replenish lost natural oils is by consuming more of them. Add natural oils such as coconut, olive and almond oil to your diet.
#10 Avoid wet or damp gloves and socks
Change wet socks or gloves immediately. Long use of damp clothing can irritate skin and lead to itching and, subsequently, dryness.
Try these beauty tips for dry skin in winter and let us know in the comments which one worked for you best.
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Nice tips. I love using curd for dry skin. It hydrates and soothes the skin…
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Curd is amazing for the skin. It disinfects, lightens scars and makes the skin so soft.
Oatmeal scrub sach me amazing result deta hai ππ
Thanks for sharing π
Thank you Anita. Glad you love this tip as well.
Love this post! So timely. I need to try that honey and olive oil combo.
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Hope you love the tip.
eating a lot of oil!!!! yes thats actually true we need lot of oils in winter!!!
But don’t overload on it π
Loved these amazing tips and the best part is that they are all such easily available ingredients straight from the kitchen
Thatβs true.
Caring skin in winter is very important.. Your step to step guide helps lot
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This post has come up at right time. Winter has just in. All of the tips mentioned by you are easy to follow
And they can found right in your kitchen.
Very useful post Sangeeta, my skin is dry and these tips are useful for me!
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Thank you Rakshanda. Glad you found the tips useful.
excellent points. i have made notes of most of the tips you have given to try out. i actually do ‘suffer’ in the winters!
Glad you loved these tips Ishieta. Hope they help you out this winter.
Great tips, these days I’m going in for honey and olive oil mixture to get the ample moisture on dry patches.
You can use it as an all over mask before showering. It is a great way to pamper your skin.
Just amazing winter care beauty tips. Some are really very useful ideas for making skin silky soft specially in harsh winter climate. Thanks for sharing these need tips.
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Thank you so much Minakshi.
eating oils – one of the reasons why ladoos are other ghee laden desserts are popular during winters. lovely write up.
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I guess you also crave them more in winters.
All the tips are very helpful and easy to use..
Thanks Khusboo. Do you have a favourite DIY to tackle winter dryness?
Loved the curd tip.It really is the best way to keep skin supple and soft even in winters.Will try the others definitely.
It also helps remove the summer tan and brighten the skin. The best things for our skin can be found right in our kitchen.
Awesome post. I really like curd and honey for my skin, these two are amazing hydrating ingredients cure almost all skin issues
True Papri. They are hydrating and help keep acne away.
Those are some awesome tips. Much needed. I will definitely try out these tips to keep my skin fresh this winter.
Glad you liked the tips. Do let us know how it worked for you.
I Always use honey to treat dry skin during winters and it works like magic
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Have you tried using it as a face wash? It cleanses skin nicely while nourishing at the same time.
I follow a lot of the above tips like bathing with milk, the curd one and using facial oils. You have given other great tips. π
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I love the curd one. It really works well on my acne prone skin.
Thanks for this amazing list. Much helpful
Thank you Jinal.
I have very dry skin and oiling is the best solution. I even use baby oil after shower in summers.
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I like the baby oil because it isn’t greasy but sadly it doesn’t provide enough moisture for my super dry skin.
Such a nice and informative post Sangeeta. I have the oatmeal one and it is super amazing. Makes my skin so soft and smooth.
It is perfect and soothing for the skin. Perfect for when your skin is dry and irritated.
Natural oils work best for winters.. Specially in night..They help skin restore the oils…Loved the tips..
They definitely do. I often add oils with my moisturizer and they work wonders.
This is such a helpful post
Thank you Khadija beauty. Glad you found the tips helpful.
Great tips mate,
I’m a big fan of Avacado face mask, and I use it quite often. I’ll also check out the other tips you shared here.
Thanks a bunch for sharing.
I love using avocado for both skin and hair. It is insanely nourishing and totally amazing.
Wonderful read, Sangeeta. Really very helpful
Thank you so much π
Hi Sangeeta
Outstanding POST, Keep Sharing, Thank you..!
Thank you π