NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN
Dry skin refers to the situation when less oil is produced by the oil glands. It is the main problem during winters when humidity is less. The areas most affected are the thighs, lower arms, chest, and sides of abdomen, cheeks and the area around the eyes. It makes the skin tight after wash and also causes scaliness and cracks on the skin in severe cases. It is the common condition that affects almost every one.
Causes of Dry Skin
The various causes of dry skin are:
- Environmental factors like less humidity, cold, use of excess make-up, sun exposure, use of harsh soaps and pollution.
- Nutrient deficiencies - deficiency of vitamin E, A and B cause dry skin.
- Skin problems like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
- Less supply of oil by the oil glands to the skin.
Home Remedies for Dry Skin
Massage the face with almond oil or olive oil every night before going to bed. The oils can also be used to massage the other parts of the body. Good home remedy for dry skin.
The best cleaning method for dry skin is soaking the face in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. It is better to avoid warm water to clean the face especially in winters. This is very useful dry skin treatment.
Prepare a fine mixture by adding 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of orange juice,1 teaspoon of olive oil, few drops of rose water and some drops of lime juice. Apply this well prepared mixture on the face in the morning 15 minutes before taking bath. This is very useful home remedy for dry skin.
Mash a ripe banana and apply it on the face and neck. Leave it for sometime and then wash the face with lukewarm water. This is a best dry skin cure.
For dry and chapped lips the best home remedy for dry skin is to massage lips with a little cream of milk by adding few drops each of rose water and lime juice every night before going to bed.
Massaging the skin with grapeseed oil is the best and effective method for dry skin.
Dry skin remedy - In severe cases of dry skin castor oil or avocado oil is highly beneficial.
Blend together 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey and apply this well prepared mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes, then wash well with lukewarm water. This dry skin remedy is very simple and one of the effective home remedies for dry skin.
Dry skin treatment - Regular exercise will improve the blood circulation and encourages blood flow providing nourishment to the skin.
Alcohol and caffeine should be avoided.
After bathing applying Aloe Vera gel is also effective. This is good dry skin remedy.
Mash half an avocado and mix it with a few drops of fresh lime juice and spread this paste over the cleansed skin. Stay it for fifteen to twenty minutes. Wash the skin alternately both with cold and warm water. This is also effective home remedies for dry skin.
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin A and B should be included in the diet.
For washing the face it’s better to use mineral water instead of tap water.
Mix 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk and make a fine paste. Add ΒΌ teaspoon of honey to this paste. Apply this paste on face. Leave this paste to dry. Then wash with cold water. This is another useful natural remedy for dry skin.
Before bathing add 5-6 drops of oat extract or lavender oil to the bathtub.
Milk bath once a month is also effective.
Make a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey for moisturizing and cleaning the face. This is also one of the useful natural remedy for dry skin.
User Recommended Home Remedies for Skin Care
Eating oily fish like salmon that contain omega-3 fatty acids will help hydrating and nourishing skin. - Veena Gupta
For healthy and fair skin - mix milk (unboiled) with mustard and apply it on face for 20 min. it works really!!! - Deepa
Take the yolk of an egg and dab it on your face leave for 15 minutes. keep using this pack everyday till your face is clear
I have a multipurpose solution for skin remedy & viral infections too. I wash 2-3 neem leaves. Crush them. Squeeze 2-3 drops in a spoon. add some water. Take a drpper & drop few drops in throat directly. Do this for a week. Findthe differeance with things. This has helped me time to time.
Anita S.
it is the best for dry skin.
& acne.
i had really bad acne & i tryed everythinq from clean& clear to proactive & they would just make my skin dry or just worse so i went to the dermatoloqist & he told me dove soap is the best skin cleaner i could use.
& ive been usin it for 2 years now & my skin is better then ever.
It's weird tho. When my skin first broke out like this, i was using Dove soap, and i was actually using it recently a bit before i broke out again.:oops: I guess the effects are different to everyone. Thanks again for the great site.
B-)
veka
anyone please suggest me a good skin whitening cream
liya
for a glowing complexion, use any home starch and milk, make a paste and apply your face with it......leave it on until dry then wash it with warm water...you will see ur face glowing and for whiter teeth, use the back of orange peels (the white part)and rab against your teeth in few days you will notice the difference........good luck.
My skin is also very sensitive like most people who have written above. It even reacts to products like 'simple' , but I have always found that baby oil in the bath once a week in winter keeps my skin soft and as Jennifer mentioned putting plain vasoline on your face for an hour or so then washing it off gently before bed always leaves my skin plump and also gives it a nice healthy glow which is nice - not too much vasoline otherwise you'll end up greasy :-o
Thanks to everyone for the ideas they're really great!!
AGAIN, for dry spots anywhere-try vaseline-just leave on for an hour or 2 then gently remove and cleanse, or shower if you put all over your body. No gloves for this...lol. Its very cheap.
Mahalo Nui Loa Malulani B-)
1. overexfoliating-
if your skin is dry, DONT EXFOLIATE!!! its a temporary solution to remove the flakes and the top layer of skin, which will actually make it worse
2.dehydration
drink enough water
3. OVERMOISTURIZATION-
if you moisturize your skin too often, your skin will not produce the natural oils like it should
4. product buildup-
if you dont wash your makeup off at night, or are using too much product on your skin, you will clog your pores and again, your skin will not produce oiks
5. overuse of/ harsh Anti-acne products-
unless you have severe acne, which you should see a doctor for, acne should be treated gentley.
6. alchohol- it should be avoided in facial care products totally, but if you must use something with it, if it is one of the first few ingredients, it has too much. it will dry your skin out badly, and then in turn your skin will over compensate with producing excessive oil
your facial routine should consist of:
washing face twice, am and pm
gentle toner
spot pimple treatment
moisturizing eye gel
light moisturizer am, heavier pm
appropriate mask once or twice a week, exfoliate with a gentle scrub (the scrubbing particles should be round ball like spheres, NOT GRAINS!) no more than once a week and professional facial if you can afford it no more than once every month or two
so many people abuse their skin and think they are helping it, i was one for many years, but as a former model and cosmetologist, i have had a great deal of experience with skin, please trust me, dont over exfoliate, dont use alchohol on your skin, dont use products that are too harsh
for extreme moisturizing treatments, (test all of these on a small patch for reaction first) you can use rosewater (soothing) or marigold water, olive oil (as a treatment, should be used before face is washed), cucumber (soothing, but has astringent properties so may sting) avocado (moisturizing but has enzymes that may sting) oatmeal (for itchy skin, it balances the ph), and milk (which the lactic acid gently exfoliates the dead skin cells)
One good way to exfoliate the skin and use baking soda it is all natural and it will get rid of all the dead skin allowing new more healthy skin to come through. Also you may want to change from the regular bar or liquid soap that you have been using to a glycerin soap it is all pure and works great at controlling dry skin. I use a lotion from Avon called Vitamin A+E+C lotion it is very good and does not leave a greasy feel after wards but works wonders on dry skin. Try taking a bath at least a couple times a week over a shower this too will help reduce dry skin. There are many causes and cures you mainly have to find one that works best for you but I have found that by simply switching to a glycerin based soap will do wonders because it is pure and all natural not chemical based.
how do you cure it :(
Skin off the cucumber, put into blender and make it like puree(pulp and juice together). Pour out an amount you think is enough for your whole face area and place a thin layer of cottonwool on your clean face and top with cucumber puree for about 15-20 mins.
Put the unuse portion into fridge and continue to repeat this daily.
my skin has been smooth for weeks!
je
and how do i remove acne and pimples?
i've been using duac as cream to apply and exfoliac to wash and i find myself improving but not really much. i have improved since pausing myself on sports. can anyone suggest any remedies that could help. thanks :-D
It worked on my skin! i was so happy :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Dry Skin,
this is called keratosis pilaris also known as chicken skin. i had the same issue for years and now its finally fading away. my demat. prescribed HYDOR 35. any lotion you use should contain the ingredient urea in a high quantity....
I find that if I only use the collagen creams, then I break out and the wrinkles are only reduced a little. If I only wash as above, it does help with the acne and it also helps reduce some appearance of the wrinkles. By using the collagen creams and the above wash method combined, I get the best reduction of wrinkles and have a lot less breakouts than I ever had in my life.
My skin is very dry around my nose, sides of my mouth/chin and above the bridge of my nose. I will try the peanut butter when I get home and different face lotions. I hope this works because this isn't the first time its happend to me.
give me advice ,what can i do.
p.s am havin constant dry skin roung mi eyes tryed vaseline stops it stingin but doesnt clear it any good rems plese
also got xtra sore dry skin on mi neck
tried evrytin nothin worked
some one with the same problem tell me what 2 do
also rosy i know how u feel is relly anoyin
plese reply
But I'm trying out the peanut butter thing on my lips right now :)
Cetaphil daily advance ultra hydrating lotion is pretty good; it's not greasy, and it's for dry, sensitive skin, so it's gentil enough to put on your face.
BAG BALM is a miracle worker on dry skin and lips. It was developed in 1899 to soothe irritation on cows' udders after milking.
ZINC OXIDE OINTMENT/CREAM is a natural mineral that is used to lubricate and protect the skin. You can use it as often as needed.
Zinc Oxide is known to be a natural sunscreen, to help treat acne, & has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. It is also popular for rashes, chaffed skin, diaper rash, & minor scrapes and burns.
Look for the Zinc Oxide Cream or Ointment without any fragrance or additives.
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
Mix ingredients together and gently massage into face. Rinse with lukewarm water. If you have bad acne please do not do this. The lemon juice will help with mild pimples but might activate heavy acne. Enjoy! :=))
Saying that my skin is dry ....
well that makes it sound moist ! yeah ! that bad !
I'm really fair ....burn only kinda girl!
I had milk & mustard....made it ....simple
applied waited........
WOW WOW WOW.... THANK YOU ! THANK YOU !
I HAVE TEARS! I LOOK LIKE....ME AGAIN! NO BETTER!
OH MAN ! THIS WORKS! TRY IT ...COULD NOT BE EASIER....RESULTS ARE SHOCKING!
MISS- I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU .....ZINC !!!!
TAKE THE ORAL AND USE THE CREME EVERYWHERE THAT TOUCHES THE ELEMENTS.....HANG IN THERE ...IT WORKS AND TRY THE MILK AND MUSTARD !WOW!
The best thing for your skin. Google it.
Also. I know this is off topic, but i can't keep this secret to myself. IF you have dry hair, you can masage in olive oil into your hair starting at the ENDS and working your way UP. . I know it sounds crazy, but leave it in for 5 minutes, and i PROMISE you will see a difference.
almond oil+milk powder+rose water helps to brighten ur skin...:)gud luK
ThAnx .