Treat Dry Skin Naturally

Dry skin has a deficiency of moisture and fat. Therefore this skin type needs intensive and regular care. The best way to do this is to choose natural products with skin compatible ingredients for your daily skin care. If you follow these beauty tips you are on the right path to a beautiful complexion.

Steps

Making and Using Face Masks and Body Scrubs

1. Try an avocado face mask with honey and olive oil. Use a fork to mash half of an avocado with 1 tablespoon (30 grams) of honey, and 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) of olive oil. Spread the mask over a damp face and wait 15 to 20 minutes. Wash the mask off with warm water. Splash your face with cool water to seal your pores, then gently pat it dry.
2. Try a banana, yogurt, and honey face mask. Peel 2 ripe bananas, and put them into a blender with 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of honey and ½ cup (125 grams) of yogurt. Blend until smooth, then spread over your face. Wait 20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. Splash your face with cool water afterwards to seal your pores, and pat your face dry with a clean, soft towel.
3. Try an Aloe Vera and cucumber face mask. Peel 1 cucumber and add it to a blender with 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of Aloe Vera gel. Blend until smooth, then spread over your face. Wait 30 minutes, then rinse the mask off with cool water. Pat your face dry with a clean, soft towel.
4. Try a honey and oatmeal face mask. Mix together 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of oats with a tablespoon (15 grams) of honey and a slash of water. Spread the mask over your face, wait 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Splash your face with cool water to seal your pores before patting it dry.
   • To use this mask as a gentle, exfoliating scrub, simply massage it into damp skin for about 60 seconds using small, circular motions, then rinse it off.
5. Try a brown sugar scrub with olive oil and honey. In a small jar, combine 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) of olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of honey, and ½ cup (100 grams) of brown sugar. Spread about a tablespoon (15 grams) over a damp face, using small, circular motions. Wash the mask off using warm water, and gently pat your face dry.
   • When you are done, close the jar tightly, and store it in a cool, dry place. Don't keep it in the fridge, or it will harden.

Using Oils and Healing Baths

1. Give your face an olive oil treatment. Rinse your face with warm water, then spread some olive oil over it with a cotton ball. Focus on the trouble areas, and take care to avoid the eye area. Drape a damp, warm cloth over your face, and wait until the cloth cools. Use the cloth the wipe off the excess oil. During this time, the olive oil would have soaked into your skin, nourishing and moisturizing it.
2. Use olive oil or coconut oil as a spot treatment for problem areas, such as elbows, knees, knuckles, and hands. Simply apply the oil with a cotton ball, and let it soak into your skin. They are especially effective under moisturizers.
   • Other oils people find to be beneficial are primrose and jojoba oil.
   • Try massaging some warm almond, coconut, or olive oil onto your skin before taking a bath. The oil will help your body trap and retain moisture from the bath even better.
3. Add some almond, hazelnut, jojoba, or olive oil to your bath. After you have been soaking in your bath for a few minutes, add a tablespoon (15 grams) of your chosen oil. The oil will help your body retain the moisture from the bath.
4. Take a milk and honey bath. Fill your bathtub with warm water, and add 2 cups (475 milliliters) of milk and ¼ cup (90 grams) of honey to it. Mix it in with your hand, then soak for no more than 20 minutes. When you are done, drain the water, and rinse your skin off using a mild soap and fresh water.
5. Take an oatmeal bath. Grind 1 cup (80 grams) of oatmeal in a blender until you get a find powder. Fill your bathtub with warm water, and add the oatmeal. Mix it in with your hand, then soak in the bath for 15 to 20 minutes. Gently pat yourself dry once you get out.

Knowing What to Use and Avoid

1. Take warm showers, instead of hot ones, and limit them to no more than 10 minutes. Hot water can feel nice, but it is very drying on skin. You also want to avoid taking very long showers, as this will leave your skin feeling chapped.
2. Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers. You can also use soap-free cleansers as well. Consider mild cleansers that contain jojoba or avocado oil. Both of these ingredients are very moisturizing.
3. Apply thick moisturizing lotions onto damp skin, focusing on problem areas. Once you step out of your bath or shower, pat yourself dry for no more than 20 seconds. Apply a thick moisturizer onto your skin to help seal in the moisture. You can use a store bought moisturizer, or a natural one, such as shea butter or coconut oil.
   • When using moisturizers on your face, make sure that they are labeled for facial use.
   • Consider products that contain vitamins A and E.
   • Consider products that contain ceramides. These will help replenish the outer layer of your skin and lock in moisture.
4. Be gentle when using and choosing scrubs or exfoliators. When choosing scrubs or peels, look for something that is labeled as gentle, moisturizing, or for dry skin. Avoid products that contain harsh, abrasive particles. When using the scrub or exfoliater, massage your skin gently and don't apply too much pressure.
   • Most scrubs are oil-based and do not require a moisturizer afterwards.
   • Don't use scrubs and exfoliators everyday. Limit yourself to twice a week, at the most.
5. Avoid skincare products made with alcohol. This especially applies to toners, peels, and astringents. Alcohol can be very drying on skin. You may also want to consider avoiding products that contain mineral oil, colorings, preservatives, and perfumes. All of these can be irritating to sensitive skin and lead to dryness.
6. Protect your skin from the sun. Use a sunscreen that has at least SPF 30, and wear long sleeves. Hats should have at least a 2 inch (5.08 centimeters) wide brim, so that they cover your neck and face. Sun gives your skin beneficial vitamin D, but too much sun can cause your skin to become dry.
   • Use a SPF 15 lip balm to prevent chapped lips, especially in the winter.
7. Drink more water and limit the smoking, alcohol, and caffeine. All of these can dehydrate your body, which can lead to dry skin. Dry skin needs to be hydrated. Aim to drink about 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.
8. Introduce more omega-3 acids, magnesium, and vitamin C into your diet. Sometimes, dry skin is a result of your body lacking certain important nutrients. If you have dry skin, but are taking good care of it, review your diet. Are you getting enough omega-3 acids, vitamin C, and magnesium?
   • Omega-3 acids help prevent dry skin, and are found in salmon, flax seeds, and walnuts.
   • Vitamin C helps repair tissue and heal dry skin. It can be found not only in oranges, but also in berries and many tropical fruits. It is also abundant in dark, leafy green vegetables.
   • A lack of magnesium often results in dry skin. If nothing seems to help, your body might just need more magnesium. You can find it in dark, leafy green vegetables, nuts, and fish. It is also found in grains and beans.
   • Other foods reputed to help dry skin include: avocados, cucumbers, olive oil, oysters, and sweet potatoes.

Tips

• Scrubs and exfoliators are great at removing dead, dry skin and revealing the soft, supple skin underneath. Many oil-based scrubs can also be moisturizing as well.
• Some people find that skin peels helps remove the dead, dry skin and reveal the soft, supple skin underneath.

Warnings

• Dry skin could be caused by many factors. If nothing seems to help, consider consulting a dermatologist or doctor.
• If you get an allergic reaction from any mask or treatment, discontinue use immediately.
• Not everything will work right away. When trying a new mask or product, give it a few days or even a few weeks before judging the results.

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