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Home Remedies for Dry Skin: All Natural Recipe for a Facial Moisturizer

If you are looking for natural dry skin home remedies, you may need to look no further than your kitchen or the produce section in the supermarket. Especially in the winter, dry skin becomes more of a problem for a lot of people. You can prepare a dry skin natural remedy simply by mixing common food ingredients and applying them to the affected areas. For example, ingredients that are frequently applied for extremely dry skin are honey, yogurt, olive oil, and oatmeal. Some herb teas are useful, too, as are a variety of other fruits and seeds.

Home Remedies and Tips for Dry Skin

Hydration is essential. One of the leading causes of dry skin is dehydration. Drink lots of water and make sure you are eating a healthy diet rich in fresh raw fruits and vegetables – these foods help in hydration and nurturing the skin.

Be careful not to over-cleanse. Take fewer showers and spend less time in the shower. Long, hot showers dry up the skin.

Honey, a dry skin natural remedy, is a substance that is healing to the skin. When applied to the skin it is healing and moisturizing.

Avoid harsh, drying soaps. Never use antibacterial soap! Soap and body wash are drying to the skin. You can make an alternative to a bar of soap by tying oatmeal flour or in a cloth tea bag can be used instead of soap, or use Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps.

Avoid deodorant and antibacterial detergents. When you buy bath soap in the grocery store you are buying detergent. The ingredients aren’t much different than what you are using to wash your clothes, your dishes, or clean your house. You might want to experiment with several brands until you find one that works particularly well for you. A good rule of thumb is that your skin should feel soft and smooth after cleansing, never tight or dry.

After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel to keep some moisture on the skin. Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream to help trap water in the surface cells. The trick is finding moisturizers that are truly nontoxic.

“Moisturizers are great at keeping the skin hydrated and healthy looking, and reducing the signs of aging; however, compared to other beauty products, moisturizers often contain the most amount of synthetic chemicals and petroleum by-products, many of which are linked to serious health concerns. explains aesthetician Charmaine Leah, founder of the organic beauty products boutique Mint & Berry and Glamology, a popular blog about green cosmetics. “Seeing as moisturizers work by deeply penetrating skin, it’s smart to consider using green products, which contain fewer synthetic chemicals that may enter your bloodstream.”

“North Americans, in general, have a misconception that skin care and beauty require fancy products with lots of ingredients to work better. The reality is that a inexpensive bottle of sweet almond oil will likely work just as well as an expensive bottle of the latest big-brand moisturizer lotion to hydrate your skin, give it a healthy glow, and reduce the signs of aging.”

(Read more: Lotion versus oil)

Use oil as a moisturizer instead of commercial lotions (see the video below for explanation). We Americans are lotion lovers. But in Europe and other parts of the world, oil is actually the more popular option for hydrating dry skin.  You want to mimic how your skin actually works and your skin produces oil. “Oils protect the skin’s lipid barrier and are great at preventing moisture from evaporating from the skin. Some people believe applying oil, especially to acne-prone skin, will clog pores, cause breakouts, or leave a greasy film. The truth is, most natural oils are easily absorbed, not greasy, and are noncomedogenic, that is, they have a low potential to clog pores, which makes oils perfect for all skin types.”  Use good quality, organic cold-pressed oil, such as olive oil.  Jojoba oil is another excellent choice for body moisturizing, as is sustainably harvested coconut oil.Be careful around your eyes to avoid irritation.

Remember, your skin is a living, breathing organ. Never put anything on your skin that has ingredients you would think twice about putting into your mouth!

Yogurt, especially the plain Greek variety, makes an excellent cleanser with a mild exfoliating action that will remove dry skin and leave you feeling refreshed and comfortable.

Avoid beauty-care products containing mineral oil. This is a processed petroleum product, and who wants to wear that?

Use a humidifier. Hot, dry indoor air can parch sensitive skin and worsen itching and flaking. Choose a humidifier that meets your budget and any special needs. And be sure to keep your humidifier clean to ward off bacteria and fungi.

Choose breathable fabrics. Natural fibers, such as cotton and silk, allow your skin to breathe. But wool, although it certainly qualifies as natural, can irritate even normal skin. When you wash your clothes, try to use detergents without dyes or perfumes, both of which can irritate your skin.

Dry Skin Remedy: A Natural Recipe for Carrot Moisturizer Video

A great remedy for dry skin you can make at home with natural and inexpensive ingredients.

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