HOME REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN

CAUSES

• Dry skin on face becomes even drier during winter season in which it needs extra care. Sometimes the skin is not dry naturally while it becomes dry due to other reasons. For example, the soap or cleanser used to clean the skin has a direct effect on the skin, if harsh soap is used, then the harmful ingredients present in it eliminate the moisture and make the skin drier
• The harmful UV rays of the sun damage the skin as well as make the skin dry if more exposure to sun. These UV rays penetrate the inner surface of the skin and create obstruction in the formation of collagen and as a result the skin starts drying.
• If you are suffering from any disease for a long time, you are taking various types of allopathic medicines, then its harmful effects will also be visible on your skin.
• Always bath with hot water keeps skin dry. When the skin comes in contact with hot water, the epidermis ie the first layer of the skin is also affected due to which the skin becomes dry.
• The skin also remains dry due to suffering from a disease called hypothyroidism. In this problem, the thyroid or thyroid gland produces a small amount of thyroid, due to which the sweat glands located in the skin are affected and there is a lack of moisture in the skin.
• Swimming in the swimming pool for a long time causes the skin to lose its moisture. This water contains chlorine and when it comes in contact with the skin, the moisture content of the skin starts decreasing.
• Age can also be the reasons for dry skin because with ageing, the production of collagen in the skin starts decreasing and as a result the skin becomes dry.

REMEDIES

• FACE MASSAGE

You can massage your face with curd. Yogurt has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. Yogurt helps to retaining the natural moisture of the skin. Using curd also removes the dark spots and blackness of the face. For soft and glowing skin, you must use curd at least 4 times a week. After massaging it on the face for 10 minutes, clean the face with lukewarm water, the dryness of your skin will start to go away.

• HONEY

Honey is rich in anti-oxidant properties. Honey is very helpful in moisturizing the skin. Honey deeply cleanses your skin, retaining its natural moisture. Apply honey on the face and massage the face for 10 minutes. After that clean it with fresh water. Honey will reduce the dryness of the face.

• Exfoliate

It is very important to exfoliate the skin. People must exfoliate the skin thoroughly 2 to 3 times a week. Due to this the dead skin of the face is removed and the face becomes clean.

• Aloe vera

According to a 2003 study, aloe vera gel provides relief from dry skin. People who have dry skin on their hands or feet can apply aloe vera gel and cover that area with socks or gloves. It would be better if this gel should be applied before sleeping at night. Aloe vera gel is beneficial for the skin in other parts of the body as well.

• Sunflower oil

A survey conducted in 2013 found that sunflower seed oil, ie sunflower oil, acts as a very effective moisturizer when used on the arms. The same study found that olive oil damages the skin’s immune system. It also showed that not all natural oils can be used as moisturizers.

• Coconut oil

Coconut oil is good for skin. According to a 2014 survey, coconut oil is as effective and safe as petroleum jelly for dry skin. It was also found that it improves the moisture content of the skin and also increases the amount of lipids (fats) on the surface of the skin. According to a 2016 study, coconut oil contains saturated fatty acids that have emollient properties. These are fats or oils that fill the gaps between dry skins and make it soft.

• Oatmeal 

Oatmeal is another such natural item that can get rid of the problem of dry skin. Adding oatmeal to the bath water or using a cream containing its presence is beneficial. According to a 2015 study, oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, due to which it is beneficial in cases of dry skin.

• Milk

drinking milk instead of applying it on the skin can give relief from dry skin problems. According to a 2015 study, adding milk to the diet benefits dry skin. Fat phospholipids present in milk showed improvement in the skin of the rats during the experiment. To know its full benefits on humans, the scope of further research was also told in this study.

• Avocado Oil 

Avocado rich in omega-3 fatty acid. It is also rich in essential vitamins. Avocado oil is thick and nutritious. It gets absorbed into the skin very easily. It is a good natural moisturizer to treat dry skin and reducing the signs of aging.

Lifestyle remedies

• avoid using hot water to bathe or shower
• shower every other day instead of every day
• keep your shower time to less than 10 minutes
• use a moisturizing soap when you bathe or shower
• apply moisturizer immediately after bathing or showering
• pat, rather than rub, wet skin dry with a soft towel
• avoid itching or scrubbing dry skin patches
• use a humidifier in your home
• drink plenty of water