Surviving the Harmattan
Healthy Tips For The Harmattan Season Maintain a healthy skin this season Harmattan - Oh what a sight to see this time of year! The white face, the dried cracked lips, the dried nostrils and the easily dried up skin. Such discomfort. Here are some health tips to help you get through the harmattan season with no stress. Skin and Hair Care 1. Alternate the temperature of your bathe water to suite your needs. Bath warm water when you feel cold and vise versa. Regular baths are recommended. 2. Wear heavy clothing(sweater, socks, woolen clothes) when you are cold and light clothing(tank tops, sleeveless shirts) when its warmer. 3. Moisturize your skin thoroughly paying much attention to your face, neck, arms, legs and feet to prevent excessive dryness and cracks. Use shea butter! it works plus it's affordable. 4. Lubricate your lips with a lip balm, gloss or shea butter(nkuto) and by licking them more often to prevent cracks and also maintain its natural look. 5. Wash...