Natural Home Remedies for Dry Skin
Here are some simple & natural home remedies to treat dry skin at home.
Exfoliants
Yogurt (Curd)
Yogurt is a mild exfoliating agent and a brilliant cleanser. A simple massage with curd can help you get rid of dry skin and leave you fresh.
Papaya
Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contain a special enzyme called papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin impurities and hence is an excellent natural exfoliant.
Scrubs
Olive Oil, Lemon, & Salt Scrub
Mix the juice from 1 lemon with 5 tablespoons of salt and one tablespoon of olive oil to create a natural scrub. This scrub will leave your skin feeling fresh and moisturized and incredibly soft.
Sugar Scrubs
Sugar is a natural exfoliant & a natural source glycolic acid which evens out skin tone, cleans pores, and improves overall skin texture by removing dead, dull skin cells.
Simply mix equal amounts of brown sugar and oil, and rub on using light circular motions.
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Masks
Yogurt and Papaya Conditioning Mask
Mix ½ cup of yogurt with 3 tablespoons of mashed-up papaya, and apply to skin. Leave on for 15 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Oil & Egg Mask
Mix 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and a few drops of rose water. Apply to your skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Honey & Milk Mask
Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Apply gently to the face and neck. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Apricot & Olive Oil Mask
Mash 2 apricots & mix it with warm olive oil to form a paste. Apply to your face & neck and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Juice, Oil & Egg Mask
Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon orange juice. Add some drops of rose water and lime juice to the mixture.
Home Moisturizer
Tablespoons of Real mayonase, and 1 teaspoon of oil (baby, olive or coconut). Mix and apply to dry skin area. Leave it on for 20 minutes, wash off with warm water, then pat dry.
make a mix of glycerin + lemon juice + rose water in equal amounts and apply it every day before going to bad after cleansing your face
Apply a piece of banana ..for dry skin.. massage it on full face and leave until dry.
IT really makes u feel moisturised and pampered after a cold water wash.
Do not apply any cream or wash with soap or lotion for some time.
Rub the inside of a banana peel on your heels and watch all the dry skin disappear.
Hair
People with dry skin also often suffer from dry Hair and Dry Scalp Dandruff. For some useful information and simple tips please view All About dandruff and Dry Scalp Dandruff Remedies.