Dry skin is a condition that affects a vast population throughout the world. If not taken care of, dry skin may result into irreparable skin damage and formation of premature wrinkles. This could make you look older than your actual age. It becomes imperative to take care of your skin and prevent it from excessive dryness. Proper hydration is needed for proper functioning of the skin, which helps in providing a natural glow to it, apart from keeping it healthy and youthful. Here are 15 homemade tips to take care of dry skin in different parts of the body.
1. Apply yoghurt:
Yoghurt is one of the best remedies to soothe dry skin and makes it smooth and supple. Apply fresh yoghurt directly on dry skin to remove dead skin cells as well as refresh and rejuvenate damaged skin. It can be mixed with gram flour to provide an instant glow to the dry skin.
2. Use coconut water:
Coconut water has natural moisturizers, which help in preventing itching and dryness. It helps in combating dryness without making skin oily or greasy. Apply coconut water several times a day to find relief from itching caused due to dryness.
3. Sesame oil:
Massaging sesame oil on a regular basis also helps on soothing dry skin and prevents itching.
4. Avocado and honey mask:
Avocado naturally moisturizes the skin and honey helps in soothing dry itchy skin. Apply a mask made of mashed avocado and honey on the affected area. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes and wash with warm water. Never use hot water to rinse your skin as it may make it more dry and flaky.
5. Coconut oil:
Coconut oil is a natural soother and helps in relieving itching. Massage your skin with the oil before taking shower to ward of dry skin in a naturally effective way.
6. Apply olive oil:
Olive oil helps in softening the skin while removing all the trapped impurities from the pores. Massage small quantity of olive oil in your skin to alleviate dryness and let it sit for a few minutes. Wash it with warm water and pat dry.
7. Petroleum jelly:
Petroleum jelly is useful in soothing cracked lips, heels and excessively dry skin.
8. Drink milk:
Take a warm glass of milk and to it add a teaspoon of almond oil. Drink it before going to bed every day to wake up with moisturized skin.
9. Apply raw milk:
Applying unboiled milk on dry skin also helps in hydrating it effectively. Dip a cotton ball in milk and apply it all over your skin. Let it stay for 10-15 minutes and wash with warm water.
10. Pumpkin mask:
Pumpkin is also known to make skin soft and supple. Mash the fruit and apply it as a mask on your skin. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes and wash with water. The beneficial enzymes present in pumpkin rejuvenate dry skin and makes it radiant.
11. Egg yolk and orange juice:
Take an egg yolk and to it add one teaspoon of orange juice. You may also add a few drops of olive oil if your skin is extremely dry. Apply this mixture on skin and let it stay for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a mild moisturizer if required.
12. Use natural face wash:
Instead of using chemical face wash for washing dry face, use natural ingredients to wash your face. They do not leave your face dry and moisturizes it in a gentle way. You may use honey as a natural face wash. Take a teaspoon of honey and rub it gently on your skin. Wash with warm water. If you want to remove makeup, try adding baking soda to the honey for washing your face.
13. Switch to natural soap:
Soaps tend to dry out skin severely due to the presence of chemicals. You may use gram flour or fuller’s earth instead of chemicals soaps to clean your skin
14. Rub banana peel:
Rubbing banana peels on cracked heels may help in reducing dryness. You may also apply mashed banana on dry skin of face and neck as a hydrating mask.
15. Drink water:
Staying hydrated is another great way to keep skin from drying. It helps in maintaining the elasticity of skin and reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which are one of the biggest curses of dry skin. It acts from inside the body to hydrate each and every cell of the body and provides a radiant looking skin. Drink at least 8-9 glasses and even more water to alleviate the dry skin condition.
Author Bio:
Sarah Carter is a blogger and Team Member at Dermatend – Skin Tag Removal System. She likes to write about health, Skin Care, Beauty and Makeup tips. You can follow her on twitter.
