During the Harmattan season, the dry and dusty winds can leave your skin feeling rough, dry, and dehydrated.
To help protect and nourish your skin during this time, here are three DIY skin care tips:
1. DIY Hydrating Face Mask
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon yogurt
1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
Procedure
Mix all ingredients to form a smooth paste.
Apply the mixture evenly to your face, avoiding the eyes.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
Benefits
Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin, while yogurt provides a gentle exfoliation.
Avocado or olive oil helps to deeply hydrate and replenish dry skin.
2. DIY Body Scrub For Smooth Skin
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar or brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
A few drops of essential oil (optional)
Procedure
Mix the sugar, coconut or olive oil, and honey together to form a thick paste.
Gently scrub your body, focusing on areas with rough or dry patches.
Rinse off with warm water and pat your skin dry.
Benefits
The sugar exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells, while the oils and honey nourish and lock in moisture, leaving your skin soft and smooth.
3. DIY Moisturizing Lip Balm
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon shea butter
5-10 drops of essential oil (like lavender or peppermint, optional)
Procedure
Melt the beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter together in a double boiler or microwave.
Stir well and add any essential oil for fragrance.
Pour the mixture into small containers and let it cool.
Benefits
This lip balm will protect your lips from the harsh Harmattan winds and keep them soft and hydrated.
Also Read: 3 Ways To Prevent Sore Throat This Harmattan
By using these simple DIY treatments, you can help your skin maintain its moisture balance and stay healthy throughout the dry Harmattan season.
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