Winter Dry Skin can be overcome

During the winter months, the cold air robs the skin of its natural moisture and it’s quite common to suffer from dry, flaky and itchy skin. If not taken care of in time, dry skin can invite bigger issues such as allergies, eczema, pruritus, etc. Instead of opting for over-the-counter medications, Granny Mouse’s Camelot Spa’s Robyn Lowe, has a few simple yet effective home remedies to restore your dry hands and feet.

Wear socks to prevent cracks: When your foot is constantly exposed to trauma, it responds by thickening the skin on the sole of your foot. Walking around barefoot is the most common cause. This thick skin can lead to deep cracks in your heels so make sure that you wear comfy socks or slippers when walking around your house.

Soothe with a yogurt mask: A great alternative to that high-end cream is to try coating dry feet and hands in full-fat yogurt. The lactic acid in yogurt makes it a natural exfoliant that gently removes dead skin. To help make the skin even smoother, mix a teaspoon of raw honey into the yoghurt and leave on as a mask for at least 10 minutes. Thereafter, rinse off.

Spritz dryness away: Rose, lavender or bergamot essential oils are great for hydrating the skin. To create a herbal spritzer, mix a few drops of any, or all, of these essential oils with water in a spray bottle. Spritz on dry hands and feet whenever your skin needs a boost.

Whip up an at-home cold cream: You’ll need 30ml beeswax, 1/3 cup virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons water or rosewater and five to 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Melt the beeswax. Heat the oil slightly over a saucepan, then pour into the melted beeswax. Heat the water or rosewater in the saucepan, then stir it, drop by drop, into the oil and wax mixture. Remove from heat and stir until the mixture is cooled and thick. Blend in the lavender essential oil. Spoon the mixture into a jar and store in a cool, dark place. It should last about three months.

Avocado and sugar scrub: The fats in avocados are extra nourishing for dry hands. Mash half an avocado and combine with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/8 cup sugar. The sugar will exfoliate dead skin cells while the oils will moisturise your skin. Follow up with a vitamin E-enriched moisturizer.

If you’d like to go one step further and give your skin a special winter treat, join us at the spa next time you stop over at Granny Mouse.

Located on-site, alongside the rustling of large, established oak trees and the sound of running water, lies the Granny Mouse Spa. Whether you are a day visitor or overnight guest, you will find a wide range of spa treatments on offer to rejuvenate both mind and body.

Our premium range of treatments and facilities includes a steam room, Jacuzzi and a hydrotherapy bath. Our professional and highly qualified therapists are at hand to pamper you in every way.

Treatments that are guaranteed to take away the dryness of winter skin and replenish it include:

HAND AND FOOT THERAPY – Sheer indulgence for hands and feet.

Express Manicure 30 min R220
Express Pedicure 30 min R250
Deluxe Manicure 60 min R350
Deluxe Pedicure 60 min R400
Nail Care & Gel Application 45 min R340
Deluxe Gel Manicure 75 min R480
Deluxe Gel Pedicure 75 min R530