Much of the country is in the home stretch of winter, which is putting on quite the finale show, I hear. I am spoiled with Los Angeles weather now, but I’m a Midwestern girl and so I know when it snows as much as it has lately the harsh, dry conditions wreak havoc on your face and skin. Here are a few at home remedies for keeping it soft and supple over these last few weeks of winter.

I like to keep my DIY beauty products under four ingredients and made of only things that can be found at the local grocery store. I’m sure orange flower water is lovely, but where am I going to get that on a Sunday at 9 p.m.? Also, it’s probably going to be pricey. Keeping it simple is key.

Cleanse – Pine Nut Scrub – Exfoliates while moisturizing.

Throw a 1/2 cup of pine nuts in a food processor with 2 tablespoons of light oil. Grind them up until they are a fine paste. Apply to face, arms, legs, whatever spot needs a little TLC. Rinse and pat dry.

Balance – Madzoon Facial Mask – Restores skin’s natural protective properties.

Spread a 1/4 cup of organic, plain yogurt over your skin, relax for 20 minutes and then rise off with warm water. Seriously – that’s it.

Moisturize – Essential Oil

Making your own moisturizer is not easy, a lot of things go into those creams we depend on. That’s why they have such a hefty price tag. But when I’m feeling like simplifying as much as possible I do keep a bottle of almond oil in my medicine cabinet (jojoba works great too). It’s a wonderful moisturizer and the scent hints at baking without being too overpowering.

Treat Yourself – Greta Garbo Bath – You just saved a bunch of money on beauty products and did your tired winter skin a favor, you deserve it.

Tie 3 chamomile tea bags around the faucet of your tub and then draw yourself a hot bath. Before hopping in, toss 3 sliced oranges into the water. Commence relaxation and aromatherapy.

Voila! A beauty routine change up for the winter months. Try it for a week and then go back to your tried and true. It never hurts to spice things up a bit.

All recipes above were adapted from “Natural Beauty for All Seasons” by Janice Cox