Dry Skin Remedies

Your skin is said to be dry when it has low levels of sebum and is prone to sensitivity. When less oil is produced by the oil glands, it results in a dry and flaky look for the skin, due to lack of moisture. This situation usually occurs in winter, when humidity is less. The most affected areas include thighs, lower arms, chest, and sides of abdomen, cheeks and the area around the eyes. Dryness makes the skin tight after a wash and in severe cases; it causes scaliness and cracks on the skin as well. Though skin conditions are considered hereditary, they can occur due to insufficient nutrients in the diet and other environmental factors. Dry skin conditions can be corrected by both external and internal treatments. To know more on how to cure dry skin through home remedies, read on further.

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Home Remedies For Dry Skin

Make a mixture of egg yolk, rose water lime juice, olive oil and orange juice (1 teaspoon each). Mix thoroughly. Apply this smooth mixture on your face, in the morning and wash it off after 20 minutes.
Mix honey, egg, olive oil and rose water to form a paste. Apply this mask on your face and wash off after it dries.
Take a ripe banana and mash it. Apply this on your face and neck. Leave it on for sometime and then wash off with lukewarm water.
Add a few drops of rose water and lime juice to a little milk cream. Massage this to your dry and chapped lips every night, before going to bed.
Blend together one teaspoon each of green clay powder and raw honey. Apply this mixture to your face, avoiding the eyes and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
Mash half avocado and mix with a few drops of fresh lime juice. Spread this mixture over cleansed skin. Let it stay for 15 to 20 minutes and wash the skin alternately with cold and warm water.
Apply a thin layer of coconut oil on your skin, before finishing your bath and pat dry the skin.
In severe cases, use castor oil or avocado oil to treat dry skin.
Massage your face and other body parts with almond or olive oil every night, before going to bed.
Start drinking herbal tea, which contains vata balancing herbs, on a regular basis.

Tips

Use herbal oil, infused with vata balancing herbs, to massage your body twice a week. You can also apply natural herbal gel, rich in aloe vera and essential oils, to increase the moisture of your skin.
Avoid using hot and tap water to cleanse dry skin. Instead, use mineral water to freshen your face.
Use a soft cotton cloth to pat dry your skin. Never rub the skin with a harsh, rough textured towel.
Drink 7 to 9 glasses of warm water everyday. Avoid cold water.
Stop using harsh soaps and face washes, as they remove the natural oils that protect your skin.
Bathing with milk once a month is also very effective.
Include sour and salty foods and sweet juicy fruits in your diet. Take yellow and orange vegetables like carrot that are rich in anti-oxidants.

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