DIY Winter Beauty Treatments – EverBeautiful by Melody Lesser

The deep freeze is on and, besides having to contend with ice, snow and freezing temperatures, we have to deal with indoor heating and low humidity that dries hair and skin. But, Nitika Chopra, a certified life coach, founding editor-in-chief of online lifestyle magazine YourBellaLife.com and host of “Naturally Beautiful” on Z Living TV network offers the following DIY tips to keep your skin baby-soft and your hair moisturized for the duration of this harsh winter.

Here are her tips:

1. Coconut Oil – Once a week in the winter, treat your hair to a coconut oil hair mask. Just before bed, apply organic coconut oil to your scalp and the ends of your hair with a cotton ball. Wrap your head in a towel, cover with a shower cap, and leave it in overnight. It keeps your hair super healthy and makes it soft and shiny. The next morning, rinse it out with just a little bit of shampoo (no conditioner necessary!). Use less coconut oil for thinner hair.

2. Rose Water – Your beauty routine should be a sensory experience. I live in New York City so love to feel peaceful, relaxed and calm. One of my favorite ingredients is all-natural rose water. You can use it as a toner just after cleansing. It’s perfect in the winter because it fights inflammation and takes away redness and puffiness.

3. Avocado – Avocado is really your best friend. The fruit is rich in Vitamins B, C, E and K. Mash up an avocado and use it plain as a face mask. It helps skin retain moisture, which is great for fighting wrinkles. Eating avocado, especially in the winter when we can have vitamin deficiencies, is also great. During colder months, it’s natural for us to crave creamier comfort foods and avocado has the perfect consistency.

4. Sugar – I’m also a huge fan of sugar scrubs because they are luxurious and easy to make. Take brown sugar and your favorite oil (olive is a good option) and add an essential oil for natural fragrance. Lavender is soothing while peppermint is more energizing. Pick the one that fits your mood.

5. Just remember to test a small amount of any DIY spa recipe on the inside of your wrist before you use it on your face or body.

Get organic coconut oil here, from Drugstore.com