Dry skin remedies

Home Remedies for Dry Skin

Read on the following home remedies for restoring moisture in your dry skin:

• Don’t use tap water fro cleansing your skin. The deposits of the tap water are too drying on the skin.
• Avoid using hot water to clean your face, instead use mineral water.
  
  
  This will help in keeping your skin moist and smooth.
• Do regular massage on your skin using essential herbal oils such as olive oil, almond oil and mustard oil. Use a good moisturizing face wash to clean your face.
  
  
  Washing dry skin with soap can trap away the remaining moisture and natural oil present in your skin.
• Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated. This helps in restoring the lost moisture and provides smoothness and texture to your skin.
• After every bath ensure to apply baby oil on your face and hands.
• Massage your face and arms with a good moisturizing cream every night before going to bed.  
• Avoid using highly alkaline soaps and detergents because these contain drying ingredients.
• Aloe vera gel or extract is a good remedy for dry skin. This herb is soothing and moisturizing to the skin. It also has the power to remove dead cells present in the skin and open all the skin pores, providing lubrication to your dry skin.
• Calendula and comfrey are used to soften skin when dryness damages your skin. These herbs can be used in sauna or herbal waters.
• Lavender oil and oat extract are also beneficial for dry skin.