The last month of the winter season is the worst. The winds blow colder, it’s difficult to get up from the bed, you’re gloomier than ever and your skin has finally become your worst enemy. Because the winter season may last only another month long, it’s no time to invest new creams and lotions. It’s time for some awesome hacks that will pamper your skin and take you through the end of the season. Read on to know some of our best hacks for the winter season.

Your skin needs a bit of extra care on winter days and DIY face masks are a great way to give it the nourishment it needs. Natural ingredients like avocado, honey, aloe and bananas can treat your skin. It will also help keep the skin stay moisturised and hydrated. All you have to do is blend it all together into a creamy paste and leave it on your face for 15 to 30 minutes.

You may think that a dull day out won't do much sun damage, but that isn't the case. Even on those days, the sun's rays are strong and you need to protect your skin. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to stay safe while you are out and about on those very cool days.

It is definitely tempting to shower in hot, steamy water, but that can actually do more harm than good. Too much hot water on your skin can cause it to go dry and flaky. Cooler water, on the other hand, can help to remove germs and bacteria. It also won't irritate the skin. If you do need a bit of warmth, opt to shower in lukewarm water, but only for 5 or 10 minutes.

A person living in a warmer area would never imagine having burnt lips due to cold winter winds, but it is quite true. Dry, itchy and burnt – winter burnt lips are the evil trifecta that’s tricky to cure. Before you slather on your favourite lip balm, gently dab a cooled-down tea bag on the chapped lips. The tannins in the tea help to heal and hydrate the area. You may follow up with a rich lip balm later

You may be using your body lotion religiously, but your skin starts getting itchy by midday! That’s probably because your body hasn’t absorbed the body lotion completely. The remedy for this? Moisturise while you’re still in the shower. When your skin is damp, the pores are open, making it more receptive to any product you apply.

Dry scalp is another major skin issue that is ironically also the most avoided during winter. Cleaning hair becomes an issue when the scalp is dry and flaky. You can prevent this by using tea tree oil. You can either opt for a tea tree infused shampoo or simply add a couple of drops of the essential oil to your regular shampoo and conditioner.

If you’ve ever experienced them, you how painful they can be. The good thing is almost anything emollient works well as a cuticle oil. But amongst all the offerings what we find works best has to be almond oil. Almond oil helps to persevere the skin's natural moisture balance as well as heal any splitting nails. So bring on that su-weet almond oil and slather it on!