The month of December brings with it not just Christmas, Santa, and the New Year but also extreme dryness and flaky skin. While adults can take this in their stride and moisturise, children tend to feel extremely uncomfortable. It is time to start taking special care of your child's skin.
Here are some super simple but essential home remedies to protect and prepare your child's tender skin during the tough months ahead. Scroll down to find out the 6 things you need to do to make sure your child's skin remains soft and supple through the winter.
1. Oil massage- Best way to keep the baby's skin soft and supple during winters is by giving an oil massage before the daily bath. Massage their skin using essential oils like coconut, almond, or olive oil.
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2. Oatmeal milk bath – This will work like magic to soothe and relax your baby’s skin like no other product. All you need is a cup of finely pounded oat flakes mixed with a cup of whole milk or powdered milk. Pour it into your baby's lukewarm bath. Let your baby splash and soak in this natural moisturising pool for 15 to 20 minutes before you wash down.
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3. Use a home made moisturiser – Try this natural moisturiser which is so easy to make and something that you can use throughout the year for your kids. Heat 1/4th cup of regular coconut oil , mix 3/4th cup of powdered oats and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, keep stirring till the oats dissolve completely till it forms a creamy base. Pour the mixture in a glass container and store it in a refrigerator.
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4 .Remind them to drink water at regular intervals.
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5. Include lots of vegetables in your child's diet– mostly vegetables like tomatoes and carrots that contain Vitamin A which is known to be good for the skin.
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6. Dress your child in full sleeves – to protect his hands and legs from dust and dryness both of which are very common in winters.
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