Normally, the surface layer of the skin contains 13% water. When temperatures drop, the cold weakens and alters the protective film supposed to retain water in the skin, thus promoting its evaporation. Results : dehydrated skin becomes, rough, irritated, uncomfortable. Weakened, the skin may present small dry and rough patches called darts.
The priority is therefore to reconstitute the skin’s protective film, to help it retain its water concentration. Phytotherapy, aromatherapy or homeopathy: several gentle solutions are available to you.
Phyto solutions
• Borage oil to soften
“There is nothing like this virgin oil very rich in good omega 6, reputed to be light anti-inflammatories, to promote the softening and resorption of dry patches on the temples, forehead, neck, nose, ears”explains Julien Kaibeck, expert in natural cosmetics. The solution is simple: massage 2 to 3 drops ofvirgin borage oil 2-3 times daily on dry, scaly plaque. In a few days, the skin regains its natural appearance.
To note : borage oil can also be taken internally, in the form of capsules. The indications for a borage oil treatment (2 to 3 capsules per day for 3 weeks) are multiple: dull or fragile hair or nails, dry skin, eczema, but also disruption of the female cycle, premenstrual syndrome, constipation…
• Evening primrose oil and lily flowers to repair
Follower of homemade recipes, you can concoct a restorative oil:
- Macerate 50 g of fleur-de-lis in evening primrose oil in a glass jar (the oil should barely cover the flowers).
- Boil the pot for 2 hours in a bain-marie.
- Leave to cool, filter then, at bedtime, massage the scabs well with this oil.
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The aroma recipe
A recipe by Thierry Folliard, naturopath, to make the scabs disappear. Mmix in a 10 ml bottle:
- 2 ml of Ho wood HE
- 1 ml of niaouli essential oil
- Complete with vegetable oil of Chilean rosehip or calophylle.
- Apply twice a day for 7 days.
Why does it work?
The essential oil of Ho wood (an alternative to that of rosewood whose resources tend to disappear) is healing and promotes skin regeneration, just like that of niaouli.
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The homeo prescription
• In case of scabs
“Use the anti-dry skin remedies to choose according to your situation” explains Dr. Martine Gardénal, doctor-homeopath.
- Bryonia 7 CH if your skin, your mucous membranes, your mouth are very dry.
- Alumina 5 CH if your skin is dry, thin and if you are constipated.
“If it’s a fungus (a consultation should confirm it), we’ll add an antimycosis remedy” :
- Calendula TMmorning and evening in application
- Candida albicans 15 CH3 pellets 2 or 3 times a day.
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6 tips to keep skin soft in winter
- Replace your daily soap with a surgras soap enriched with lipid agents.
- Avoid baths that are too hot, or compensate by pouring a capful of bath oil into the water.
- Coat yourself with your moisturizer at the end of your shower or bath when the skin is still a little damp, it will penetrate better.
- Drink a lot of water to compensate for the natural loss due to the cold.
- Consume food rich in fatty acidsthey help to fix water in the body.
- If your skin is flaking, make a scrub from time to time to eliminate small dead skin and coat yourself with a thick layer of an emollient while you finish washing, while waiting to put on your clothes.
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