Home remedies: Say Goodbye To Dry Skin This Winter
November 26, 2014 8:10 PM | Skymet Weather Team
Is dry skin holding you back from looking your best this winter?
Cruel, dry winter air sucks the life out of your velvety smooth skin. Moisturizing lotions to combat dry skin are available in abundance in the market but they end up burning a big hole in your pocket. Listed below are a few quick home remedies that not only come handy but will also effectively nourish and hydrate your dry skin back to its healthy state
Honey
The good old honey is considered to be one of the best moisturizing agents that helps in locking-in the moisture, making your skin baby soft. Before going in for a shower, rub honey all over your body and leave it for five minutes to get moisturized and smooth skin. Mix a teaspoon of honey with one teaspoon of rose water and use it as your daily face pack for treating dry skin. This is also effective in cleaning your skin and bringing out the natural glow to it.
Olive Oil
Olive oil works wonders on your skin. Apply a few drops of olive oil on your body before going in for a shower. Even after your shower, you can feel the suppleness of your skin. Adding a few drops of olive oil is also a great way to soften your skin without dehydrating it. Mixing olive oil and salt or sugar makes an excellent scrub, leaving your skin softer than ever.
Yogurt
Yogurt is one of the best hydrating agents that helps in soothing your itchy and dry skin. Simply apply yogurt on your skin and leave it on for ten minutes. Wash it off with water, your skin will feel refreshed and smooth. The lactic content in yogurt helps in getting rid of bacteria and germs that cause dryness.
Milk
You must be aware as to how milk is good for your health but did you know that milk has also been used as a beauty aid for centuries? It can keep your skin moisturized for an entire day. Dip a cotton ball in raw milk and apply it all over your face, leave it on for fifteen minutes. Wash it off with cold water to see the results. Your skin will stay moisturized for an entire day.
Oatmeal
Did you know that your daily breakfast ingredient had other benefits as well? Oats are quite effective when it comes to fighting dry and flaky skin, when applied on your skin they form a fine protective layer. To use it as a face pack, mix a cup of ground oatmeal, mashed banana and some lukewarm milk making it into a smooth paste. Apply it on your skin, leave it for ten to fifteen minutes and wash it off. Use daily to keep your skin silky smooth.
Eggs
Eating eggs in winter is a great practice but did you know you can use it on your skin as well? To treat dry skin, mix one egg yolk with a teaspoon of honey and mix them together. Apply it on your cleansed face and leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes. Wash it off with cold water and say goodbye to dry skin.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is considered to be a natural moisturizer due to the moisture content in it. The gel of the aloe vera plant is extremely beneficial for treating dry skin. The gel increases the elasticity of your skin and keeps it hydrated. Once applied on the skin, it releases natural enzymes and vitamins on your skin to help restore its pH balance.
Almond
If you wish to get rid of flaky skin, you should definitely give almonds a try. Mix a tablespoon of almond powder with one teaspoon of lemon juice and one egg white, apply it on your skin and leave it on for twenty minutes and wash it off. This removes unwanted dead cells from the face. Almond oil acts as a lubricator and emollient for dry skin. Massage your body with warm almond oil half an hour before taking a shower for a moisturized skin.
Bananas
You can also use bananas to get rid of flaky, dry skin. Simply mash one ripe banana and apply it on your face, leave it on for thirty minutes before washing it off. Banana peels are also good for your skin. To get some relief from inflammation and recover the softness of your skin, rub some banana peel on your dry skin.
Papaya
Papaya is not only good for your health but is also quite beneficial for treating dry skin. Mix a small section of mashed papaya, mix it with one tablespoon of fresh cream. Apply it on your face, leave it for twenty minutes and wash it off. A mixture of mashed papaya and honey also works wonders and helps in getting your skin hydrated.
Try out these easy and quick home remedies and get relief from the discomfort caused by dry skin. This season say hello to silky, smooth and soft skin.
