Dry Skin Remedies and Advice
Having dry skin can be depressing and uncomfortable so here are some dry skin remedies and advice that you can follow
- Have a warm glass of milk with a teaspoon of almond oil before bedtime
- Use baby lotion because it happens to be one of the best moisturizing lotion you can find that are often way better than most moisturizing lotions for adult in the market
- Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated. It is recommended you get at least 8 to 10 glasses a day
- Soak yourself in a tub filled with milk and warm water
- Before hitting the showers, rub honey all over your body and leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes for a moisturizing feeling
- Try blending baking soda, oatmeal and vanilla extract into a paste and mix it in a tub of warm water and soak in.
- Rub sesame oil all over body after shower as a moisturizer
- Opt for coconut oil or avocado oil for treating dry skin
- Try rubbing oatmeal on hands before washing
- Make a paste out of avocados and apply all over skin to have the nourishing avocado effect
- Use petroleum jelly on dry lips, hands and feet
- Glycerin oil is a good remedy for dry skin
- Avoid air conditioned room all day. If you must, get a humidifier or a bucket of water to humidify the air
- Wear gloves when handling detergents as detergents can make your hands dry. You can also opt to switch to a detergent that is soft on hands
- Shower with warm water instead of hot water as hot water dries your skin
- Try mixing egg yolk with a teaspoon of olive oil and orange juice with a few drops of rose water and lime juice and leave it on your face for 15 minutes for a quick moisturizing mask
- Switch to natural soaps that do not contain harmful chemicals that can dry our skin
- Add oily fish like salmons that are rich in essential fatty acids into your diet
- Mash a ripe banana and apply it on your face then wash face with warn water for a easy mask
- Include plenty of fruits into your diet
- Rub the inside of the banana peel onto your heels to cure dry and cracked heels
- Quit smoking and see the difference
- Get plenty of exercise as exercise helps to unblock your pores
- Make sure you get plenty of rest as our body needs at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep
- Include spices such as turmeric, cumin and coriander into your diet as they help soothe and relieve dry skin