We know how much of a problem it is to manage skin if we have dry skin. No moisturizer variant or topical cream seems to work in the long run for skin issues. Well, it is time to stop wandering the aisles at the beauty store as we have compiled a list of the best home remedies that will make your dry skin go away.
And, not to forget, it is not just the people who have dry skin naturally that find it difficult to manage; normal and oily skin types can also develop dry patches from time to time on their face. Dry skin is essentially when the top layer of skin lacks the required amount of water (hydration) it needs. This layer starts to break down and develop a flaky texture and/or with visible fine lines or cracks.
Keep reading to know more about the underlying reasons for your dry skin and how to use home remedies to make your skin soft and glowing again.
1. Aloe Vera For Dry Skin
You Will Need
An aloe leaf
What You Have To Do
Cut the aloe leaf diagonally and extract the gel present inside it.
Apply some of this fresh gel on the face and massage it in, so it is absorbed into the skin.
Leave the gel overnight.
Store the remaining gel in an air-tight container in a cool place.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this every night before going to bed.
Why This Works
Aloe vera gel is often used in the treatment of dry and patchy skin. It is also included in many commercially available lotions and creams, but using fresh aloe gel is the best way to use it. Its polysachharide helps to retain the moisture levels in the skin. It also enhances collagen and elastin production in the skin thus restoring its suppleness and elasticity. If your dryness is due to skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema, aloe vera can also help to deal with them as it has healing and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties help to alleviate the symptoms of such skin ailments.
2. Coconut Oil For Dry Skin
You Will Need
Virgin coconut oil
What You Need To Do
Apply coconut oil on dry areas of your skin and leave it on. It will get absorbed by the skin.
How Often Should You Do This
Apply coconut oil once or twice a day, as needed.
Why This Works
Simple to procure and use, coconut oil does wonders to replenish and lock in the natural moisture of the skin. It contains healthy fatty acids that replenish the skin’s lessened fatty acid reserve . Baby oil and vegetable oil can be used similarly.
3. Jojoba Oil For Dry Skin
You Will Need
1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil
2 cups warm water
Washcloth
What You Have To Do
Soak the washcloth in warm water and place it over your face. Keep the washcloth on for 5-7 minutes, and then remove it.
Now, massage the jojoba oil into your skin using gentle, circular motions. Keep massaging the skin in upward motions for a few minutes.
Let the oil soak in and then wipe off the excess oil with the washcloth.
How Often Should You Do This
This should be done once or twice a week.
Why This Works
The structure of jojoba oil closely mirrors that of sebum, your body’s natural oil. This makes this oil an excellent moisturizer for every skin type. It softens the dryness and gets rid of the flakiness. It also promotes the growth of new skin cells. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe your skin . Argan oil is an excellent alternative for jojoba oil and can be used to treat dry skin problems.
Caution
The water should not be too hot; else it can scald your skin.
4. Olive Oil For Dry Skin
You Will Need
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 drops lavender essential oil
What You Have To Do
Mix the lavender oil with the olive oil.
Massage the concoction into your skin, and wipe off the excess oil with a washcloth.
Alternatively, you may use a small amount of it as a leave-in moisturizer. Other oils that can be used instead of lavender oil are grapeseed oil, cypress oil, and black seed oil.
How Often Should You Do This
Use this every night, before going to bed.
Why This Works
Olive oil has moisturizing properties, which nourish your skin. The presence of polyphenols in this oil also helps counteract the damage caused by the Sun . Since time immemorial, lavender oil has been used to treat a multitude of skin conditions. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help with itchiness and irritation caused by the dry skin .
Caution
Lavender essential oil can cause skin irritation if used undiluted or in large volumes.
4. Almond Oil For Dry Skin
You Will Need
4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
2-3 drops geranium essential oil
What You Have To Do
Transfer the almond oil into a sterilized glass bottle.
Add the geranium essential oil and shake the bottle to combine.
Use this mixture in place of your moisturizer.
Other oils that can be used instead of geranium oil include rosehip oil, flaxseed oil, and peppermint oil.
How Often Should You Do This
To reap the maximum benefits of this remedy, use it every night.
Why This Works
Almond oil has been used for centuries to treat dry skin. It is moisturizing and thus makes your skin smooth and supple. An added advantage of using this oil is its ability to improve your complexion and skin tone . Geranium oil is an antiseptic and an anti-inflammatory agent due to which it is often used in skin care. It can also treat conditions such as eczema which is one of the causes for dry skin .
5. Vitamin E Oil
You Will Need
1-2 vitamin E capsules
What You Need To Do
Pierce the capsules and empty the oil into a bowl.
Apply this to the affected areas and massage for a few minutes.
Leave the oil overnight.
Rinse your face as usual in the morning.
How Often Should You Do This
Apply this oil overnight all over your face or on specific problem areas.
Why This Works
Vitamin E oil is used to target excessive dryness because it can improve the skin’s hydration significantly. It is rich in antioxidants that also helps clear the skin. This oil battles skin aging, scaly skin, and other related dry skin problems . Evening primrose oil capsules can be used similarly for dry skin management.
