Dryness is a condition of the skin when your skin is not able to hold moisture. Dry skin is also called xerosis. Some people are born with dry skin and for some people dry skin occurs during winters. If left untreated, dry skin can cause flaky skin and itchiness .
You should keep your skin moisturized, but the moisturizers we get in the markets are way expensive and they also have chemicals in it. I have a very dry skin. During winters it gets worse as my face gets white patches. I want to share some home remedies that i use myself, which helped me change my skin into combination from dry one.
CAUSES OF DRY SKIN:
There are external or internal reasons for dry skin
EXTERNAL REASONS:
- Washing skin with harsh soaps
- Cold temperature
- Overuse of sanitizer
- Taking bath multiple times with hot water
- Using moisturizer which contains perfumes or alcohol
- Low humidity
INTERNAL REASONS:
- DEHYDRATION: Skin can also look dry if it has lack of water.Even oily skin can experience dehydration.Excessive drinking of alcohol, coffee, tea can also cause dehydration.
- MEDICATION: A number of medicines have the side effects of drying out the skin.for example medicine for high blood pressure, of medicine for acne like retinoids. this can really make the skin dry.
REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN.
A HOME MADE MOISTURIZER:
No need to apply so many things on face multiple times. Just use this moisturizer twice a day or right after when you wash your face and you are done.You will feel your skin so soft.
INGREDIENTS:
- Aloevera gel
- Lemon
- Olive oil(optional)
- Coconut oil
- Honey.
1. I have an aloe vera plant at my home so i used the fresh aloevera leaf.
and then i extracted the gel out of it. It will look something like this
If you do not have aloe vera plant at home, then you can ask for it from your relatives neighbors or friends.and if still you are not able to find it then you can use this one. This is patanjali's aloe vera gel.
2. Add 1 table spoon of both lemon juice and honey
3. Add 1 table spoon of coconut oil. I have used this green valley coconut oil. This one is pure. You can buy this from amazon or can use any organic coconut oil.
4. Add 1 table spoon of olive oil. This is optional. If you can afford this oil then add it otherwise it is OK. Coconut oil will do the work.
Here i am assuming that you have extracted the gel of only 1 leaf of aloevera.
Now grind this mixture in the mixer for 3 seconds and a gel will be formed. It will look something like this.
You can store this mixture in any bottle.
HOW TO APPLY THIS MIXTURE.
This mixture has got no chemicals and is in pure form. Take 4-5 drops on your palm and apply it on your face.
You can apply this mixture whenever you wash your face because your skin feels more dry when it is washed.
Do not forget to apply this mixture before going to bed.
Store this mixture in refrigerator during summers.
And if you are going out in sun do not forget to apply sunscreen after applying moisturizer. sun will make your skin more dry. if you want to know about sunscreen like how to use it , which one to buy you can go on this link.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KEEP IN MIND IF YOU ARE FACING DRY SKIN PROBLEM:
- FACE WASH: Always use gel based face wash. Avoid using foam based as it will extract all oil from your face. This himalaya's face wash is really good and its been a year that i am using this face wash. You can use any gel based face wash of a good brand
2. Never rub your face vigorously with towel: Always clean it gently with towel. Try to tap towel on your face instead of harshly rubbing on it.
3. DRINK 4-5 GLASSES OF WATER EVERYDAY: Keep yourself hydrated. This will give glow to your face.
4. TRY TO AVOID JUNK FOOD.: Keep your food clean. If you are healthy from inside you will look healthy from outside too. Try to include every nutrient in your diet.
5. EAT LOTS OF FRUITS AND GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: Fruits and vegetables also nourish your skin. Try to include fruits in your diet.
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