It is researched and confirmed that dry skin is more prone to early fine lines and wrinkles because dry skin produces less sebum. If you have dry skin and if dry weather is taking a toll on it, you need to make sure that you moisturize it enough with a good quality nourishing moisturizer and also use moisturizing face masks and hydrating skin care products. If you are in a lookout for home made all natural dry skin remedies, below are 10 dry skin remedies you need to definitely try out –
10 DRY SKIN REMEDIES
Avocado Face Mask
Avocado is super moisturizing and it keeps your skin super soft and plump. All you need to do is blend fresh avocado pulp with some coconut oil and apply it on your facial skin. If coconut oil does not suit you, use sweet almond oil. Massage it on your facial skin and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before you wash it off.
Face and Body Butter
You can make your own conditioning and moisturizing face and body butter. This butter is great for severely dry and flaky skin. All you need to do is melt together 3 tablespoons of shea butter, a teaspoon of bee wax and 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil. Add in essential oils of your choice and store. Let it sit on the countertop for five minutes and whip it until fluffy. Store in an air-tight container and use it as a face and body butter.
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Banana Face Mask
Banana is a boon for dry skin due to its moisturizing and skin nourishing properties. All you need to do is blend together banana with some honey until you get a smooth mixture and massage this on your facial skin. This can also be used on your body. Let the residue set for 10 to 15 minutes before you wash it off.
Aloe Face Serum
Aloe a super hydrating and when combined with rosehip carrier oil and jojoba oil, it can seal in the moisture and keep your skin super soft and moisturized. All you need to do is add five drops of rosehip oil and jojoba oil both in 2 tablespoons of commercial aloe vera gel. Add in 3 tablespoons of rose water and mix it really well until the mixture is homogeneous and well emulsified. Transfer this to pump bottle or is it to use jar and massage this on your facial skin.
Facial Oil Blend
Facial oils are a great invention as they seal in moisture and keep your skin super soft and moisturized. To make your very own facial oil blend for dry skin, all you need to do is mix together equal quantities of jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and rosehip oil, transfer it to dropper a bottle and use it as a facial oil before bedtime. For added benefits, you can also add in few drops of vitamin E oil.
Honey Mask
Honey is super moisturizing and hydrating as it is a natural humectant. It not only moisturizes your skin but also helps lighten dark spots and even out skin tone! All you need to do is mix together 2 tablespoons of raw organic honey and 1 tablespoon of cow milk. Mix it and apply it on your facial skin and neck. Let it sit for 15 minutes before you wash it off.
Greek Yogurt Mask
Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt and it is rich in fatty acids and protein. It moisturizes your skin and add glow. You can directly use it as a 20 minute face mask but for added benefits, you can also add in some honey.
Oats Scrub
If you have dry skin and if you refrain from using facial scrubs, here is a really moisturizing skin softening oats scrub you should definitely try. All you need to do is mix together rolled oats with enough full fat milk to make a creamy mixture. Massage this on your facial skin for a few minutes. This can also be used on the body. Rinse it off and pat dry.
Milk Cream Massage
This is a super quick and easy remedy for dry skin. All you need to do is take fresh milk cream and apply it on your facial skin and neck. Let it sit for 10 minutes and start massaging with dry fingers. Rinse it off.
Homemade Moisturizer
Here is an all natural home-made moisturizer recipe for dry skin. All you need is 2 tablespoons of commercial organic pure aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of avocado butter. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whip it with a hand mixer. Transfer it in an easy to use jar and use it as a face and body moisturizer.
NOTE-
- Always patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Stick to a routine for a longer period to see any effect.
- Always use organic ingredients.
