There are many lotions and moisturizers on the market to combat dry skin. But most of them come with a big price tag. Natural home remedies are not only cheap but also quite effective in nourishing and hydrating dry skin back to a healthy state.
We have also listed few natural remedies for dry & itchy skin people.
Coconut Oil for Dry Skin
Simple to procure and use, coconut oil does wonder 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.
Apply coconut oil on dry areas of your skin and leave it on. It will get absorbed by the skin.
Apply coconut oil once or twice a day, as needed.
Olive Oil for Dry Skin
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.• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 drops lavender essential oil
How to use
1. Mix the lavender oil with the olive oil.
2. 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.
Use this every night, before going to bed.
Almond Oil for Dry Skin
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.• 4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
• 2-3 drops geranium essential oil
How to use
1. Transfer the almond oil into a sterilized glass bottle.
2. Add the geranium essential oil and shake the bottle to combine.
3. Use this mixture in place of your moisturizer.
To reap the maximum benefits of this remedy, use it every night.
Vitamin-E Oil
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.Take 1-2 vitamin E capsules
How to use
1. Pierce the capsules and empty the oil into a bowl.
2. Apply this to the affected areas and massage for a few minutes.
3. Leave the oil overnight.
4. Rinse your face as usual in the morning.
Apply this oil overnight all over your face or on specific problem areas.
Vaseline for Dry Skin
Vaseline is basically composed of petroleum jelly or petrolatum. This ingredient is used to lock in the moisture and prevent water loss from the skin. It can be a little greasy, hence it is best used as an overnight treatment.How to use
1. Take a small amount of the jelly, massage the entire face.
2. It is best if you leave this on overnight. In case you find it a little too tacky, leave it on for an hour or so before wiping the excess off with a tissue or washcloth.
Do this once every day.
Aloe Vera for Dry Skin
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.
How to use
• 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.
Repeat this every night before going to bed.
Multani Mitti for Dry Skin
A clay mask with multani mitti is often recommended for oily skin types because of its ability to absorb the excess oil. This property apart, the clay also soothes the skin and has a cooling effect on the dry and irritated skin.
• 2 tablespoons multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
• 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
• 1 teaspoon honey OR 1 tablespoon milk
How to use
1. Mix everything together to get a thick paste. Adjust the consistency with some water as required.
2. Apply this as a face pack and let it dry for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse it off with plain water.
Use this face pack once a week.
Rose Water for Dry Skin
It is soothing, moisturizing, and refreshing for your skin. It helps in improving blood circulation to the skin’s surface and its astringent properties balance the skin’s pH.• Rosewater
• Cotton pad
How to use
1. Sprit some rose water on the cotton pad and use this to gently wipe your face after cleansing it.
2. Once it has dried off naturally, apply a suitable moisturizer.
Repeat this once every day, preferably after you wash your face once you are back home from a day out in the sun and pollution.
Banana face pack for Dry Skin
Banana can provide instant relief from dry skin because of its moisturizing properties. It also has anti-wrinkle properties making it a wonderful home remedy to opt for because dry skin is more prone to developing fine lines and wrinkles.• ½ ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
How to use
1. Mash the banana using the back of a spoon.
2. Stir in the coconut oil to make a smooth paste.
3. Apply the face mask and keep it on for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with cold water.
To ensure that your skin stays hydrated, use this face mask once or even twice a week.
Turmeric Face Mask for Dry Skin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon full-fat yogurt OR olive oil
How to use
1. Mix everything together to get a smooth paste.
2. Apply on the facial skin and leave the face pack to dry for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse it off with cool water.
Repeat the application of this face pack once or twice every week.
Butter for Dry Skin
The oils in shea butter resemble the natural oils produced by the skin. It gets easily absorbed into the skin and exerts its moisturizing and skin smoothening effects. Additional benefits of using shea butter include its anti-aging, antioxidant, and healing properties.Organic cocoa butter OR raw shea butter
How to use
1. Melt some cocoa butter in between your palms.
2. Apply this on the face and leave it on overnight.
Both cocoa butter and shea butter can be used every night to keep the skin moisturized. You can slowly taper down the frequency with improvement in skin texture and dryness.
Lemon for Dry Skin
Lemon juice along with honey is one of the easiest combinations to use for dry skin. It will not only moisturize your skin but also cleanse it, tone it, and lighten it.• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey OR almond oil
How to use
1. Combine the lemon juice with honey.
2. Apply on the face and keep this face pack on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse it off with water.
Use this once a week for best benefits.
Cucumber for Dry Skin
Water and vitamin E are the key ingredients in cucumber that the dry skin type can benefit from. They hydrate and soften the skin. Cucumber also contains silica which helps in retaining the skin’s elasticity.• 1/4 cucumber
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt OR aloe vera gel
1. Cut the cucumber into small pieces and blend them to get an almost smooth paste.
2. Add yogurt or aloe vera gel according to your preference and mix them together.
3. Apply this on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
4. Wash off the face pack with plain water.
Repeat this twice a week.
Fenugreek Seed for Dry Skin
The mucilage found in fenugreek works as an emollient that moisturizes the skin. This herb also has anti-aging, skin healing, and soothing effects.• 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
• Few drops of olive oil OR coconut oil
• Water
How to use
1. Finely grind the fenugreek seeds.
2. To this powder, add the oil and enough water to get a paste of medium consistency.
3. Apply this on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
4. Wash it off with cool water.
Do this twice a week.
Yogurt for Dry Skin
Dry skin can be incredibly sensitive. The gentle and moisturizing scrub described above removes dead cells without damaging your skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid that exfoliates your skin and treats dryness. The sugar removes any flakiness while the honey hydrates your skin.• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ cup plain yogurt (or curd)
• 2 teaspoons honey
1. Add the yogurt to the honey, and stir till they are combined.
2. Add the granulated sugar to this and mix gently.
3. Apply this scrub all over your face, and massage in gentle circular motions for a few minutes.
4. Keep the scrub on for five minutes, and then rinse it with cold water.
This scrub should be used once a week.
Neem face pack for Dry Skin
Neem leaves have the ability to moisturize the skin and also reduce the itching sensation and irritation. They improve overall skin health and also rejuvenate the skin cells.• 2 teaspoons dried neem leaves
• 1 teaspoon honey OR milk cream
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• Water
How to use
1. Combine the leaf powder with honey and turmeric powder first.
2. Then, add some water to get a smooth paste.
3. Apply on the face and let it dry for 10-12 minutes.
4. Rinse it off with water.
Apply this neem face pack once in every 4-5 days.
Rice Flour Mask for Dry Skin
Rice flour soothes the irritated dry skin and also softens it. It can also help to fade away blemishes and reduce wrinkles.• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 1 teaspoon cucumber juice
• 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
How to use
1. Mix all the ingredients together. Adjust the consistency if required with some water.
2. Apply on the face. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes.
3. Wash the face mask off with water.
Repeat the application of this face mask 1-2 times a week.
Sandalwood face pack for Dry Skin
Sandalwood is popularly known as ‘chandan’ in the Indian subcontinent. It has been used in different forms (powder, paste or oil) to tackle various skin issues for many centuries. The oil version of this herb contains fatty acids that nourish the skin and have anti-aging effects too.• 1-2 teaspoons milk powder
• 4-5 drops sandalwood oil
• Rosewater
How to use
1. Firstly, add the sandalwood oil to the milk powder and then a little bit of rose water to get a face pack like consistency.
2. Apply this on the face and let the face pack dry naturally for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse it off with plain water.
Do this once a week.
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