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New Delhi: As soon as the winter season arrives, the first effect starts appearing on our skin. Due to cold air, low humidity and frequent exposure to water, the skin of hands and feet starts looking very dry, cracked and lifeless. Sometimes there are cracks in the palms and sometimes there is problem of scratches and swelling near the fingers. We often pay full attention to facial care, but ignore the hands and feet, whereas for a healthy personality, it is important to take care of the skin of the entire body.

If you want to avoid chemical-laden creams from the market, then home-made natural cream can be a great option for you. The special thing is that this cream is cheap, safe and also beneficial for sensitive skin.

Why make hand cream at home?

Many creams available in the market contain parabens, artificial fragrances and preservatives, which can harm the skin in the long run. Homemade creams contain only natural ingredients, which reduces the risk of allergies and side effects. Also, this cream deeply repairs the skin and maintains moisture for a long time.

Ingredients required for homemade cream

You will not need many things to make this cream.
2 teaspoons coconut oil or almond oil
1 teaspoon yellow beeswax
2 capsules of Vitamin E
1 teaspoon glycerine
2-3 pinch turmeric
A few drops of tea tree oil or lavender oil.

Coconut or almond oil nourishes the skin, beeswax forms a protective layer, vitamin E increases skin elasticity and turmeric helps repair damaged skin.

The right way to make cream

First of all adopt double boiler method. Place a vessel over boiling water, add beeswax and coconut oil and melt it on low flame. Keep in mind that the mixture does not have to be cooked, only melted. Now remove it from the flame and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. After this add turmeric, Vitamin E capsule oil and glycerine to it. If fragrance is desired, add a few drops of essential oil and mix well. Within some time the texture of the cream will become smooth and creamy.

How to use?

Fill the prepared cream in a clean jar. Apply thoroughly on hands and feet every night before sleeping. With regular use, cracked and dry skin will start looking soft and healthy within a few days.

Instead of spending money on expensive products this winter, adopt this easy homemade cream and give natural care to your skin.