Tips to take care of dry skin
If you have naturally dry skin then you know how itchy and flaky your skin can get at times, especially during the winter season. Dry skin tends to lose its moisture content pretty soon, which is why you need to moisturize it regularly. But that would mean spending loads of money on moisturizers, lotions and creams on a regular basis!
Not to worry though! For in addition to opting for salon treatments and moisturizers to treat your dry skin, there are a few natural remedies you can opt for that can do wonders to your skin and keep it hydrated, refreshed and radiant for long periods.
Essential Oils
One of the best ways to keep your dry skin hydrated and moisturized is to apply oils like coconut, olive or almond oil onto your skin at regular intervals. If you don’t want to look oily, you can apply the oil right before you head for a bath. Again, heating the oil and applying it on the body would make sure that you don’t catch cold.
Honey
Again a natural moisturizer that can make your dry skin look radiant in no time at all, honey can be found as a supplement in almost all the beauty products available in the market today. Grab a jar of honey at the nearest retail store, heat up the contents lightly, and apply the same to your hands, feet, body and face. Wash the honey off after 15 minutes and note how your skin glows.
Raw Milk
Milk can leave your complexion glowing. All you need is a few teaspoons of raw milk and some rose water for a scented effect. Apply the mixture onto the skin on your face and body and wash it off after about 10 minutes.
You can also opt for milk cream as a moisturizer for dry skin. Accordingly, mix some milk with a few teaspoons of milk powder and lime. Let the mixture settle and then apply it over your hands, feet, body and face. Wash it off after about 20 minutes.
Coconut milk can also come to your rescue if you have extremely dry skin. Apply some coconut milk to your face and body and leave the same overnight. When you shower the next day, you will be amazed at how good your skin looks and feels.
Curd
Ever thought of applying curd all over your body? If no, then you better start doing so. For curd had magnificent anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties that help to keep your skin hydrated and youthful for a very long time.
You can either apply curd alone or mix it with some lime and honey before applying the mixture to your body. Wait for about 10 minutes before heading for a shower.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known for its moisturizing qualities and is one of the best skin friendly agents around. Make it a point to apply some aloe vera gel on your face and body after you shower every day. This would keep your skin hydrated and refreshed the entire day. Combine aloe vera with some moisturizer though in case you feel your skin getting a bit too tight.
Glycerin
Keep a bottle of glycerine handy for unforeseen emergencies. If you find your skin becoming exceptionally dry, apply some glycerine onto the affected areas right away. You can also add some drops of lime to the glycerine solution for longer benefits. Wash off the mixture after about 20 minutes.
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