Dry flaky or cracked skin is a very common problem: here's how to solve it with natural remedies and some practical advice
Dry skin: the remedies
Are there natural treatments for too dry skin? If after the summer or in a period of particular stress you find yourself with flaky and cracked skin, or if your skin tends to be dry in itself on the face or body, you are certainly looking for effective remedies. Undoubtedly the only way to fight and remove dry skin is to hydrate and nourish the skin in a particularly careful way. This translates into the choice of specific products (especially the moisturizer) but perhaps you do not know that natural remedies are very effective against dry skin.
Softening dry skin is above all a question of hydration, and before you even look for the right cream you need to know that this depends a lot on nutrition and table choices: drink plenty of water, integrate with herbal teas and tea, do not miss soups and soups and a handful of almonds or hazelnuts.
For deep hydration, take care of the skin with honey, water, yogurt, and take advantage of the benefits of natural ingredients such as coconut, avocado and oats.
Even the oil nourishes and hydrates the skin deeply, as does the steam of the hammam, a vigorous massage, the caress of natural masks: nourishing the skin must become a ritual.
Here are 10 natural remedies recommends by one of the best skin clinic in Islamabad to treat dry skin in effective way, a perfect skincare that does not disappoint.
How to cleanse dry skin
Here is a fundamental question: we often think about what to put on dry skin after a shower, but the reality is that in the case of very dry skin, the way and the products with which we wash are also important.
Do you have a bathtub? Add a few drops of a natural oil to the water, a remedy also recommended for children suffering from atopic dermatitis.
Remember that rice starch has an anti-inflammatory action, but at the same time tends to dry out the skin: replace it with oatmeal, to use for a relaxing bath. In general, if you don’t have time to take a bath, use delicate products.
Dry face skin: try the honey mask
Honey is antibacterial and an effective natural antibiotic, among the most powerful in nature. Precious to regenerate the skin, it can be used for an intensive face mask: in a saucepan, heat the honey together with natural oil, such as lavender. In a moment of relaxation, spread the mixture on your face, massaging gently and leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse. You will immediately feel the benefits of a more hydrated and nourished skin.
Try the thermal spray water
Thermal water is excellent for gently moisturizing the skin. You can buy it at the pharmacy: get used to keeping a spray in your bag or on your desk. Spray it on your face every now and then: rich in mineral salts, the thermal water gives relief in an instant and hydrates dry skin.
Make your own DIY cleansing milk
Do you use cleansing milk? Create your own natural make-up remover do it yourself: you can choose the oil you prefer, preferably natural and anti-aging. Pour a few drops into a saucepan of milk that you have heated on the stove.
If you don’t know which oil to use, try shea and argan: rich in vitamin E, they are highly nutritious.
Discover the benefits of natural oils
Olive oil, along with almond, shea, rosehip, avocado, coconut and argan oil, has been a remedy for dry skin for centuries
When buying natural oil remember to read the composition carefully: better if it does not contain perfumes synthetic substances such as laurel sulfate and parabens.
Drink more throughout the day
Do you drink often throughout the day? If you belong to the many who forget to drink, adopt a strategy: always keep a bottle or water bottle in your bag.
In the colder months, you can fill it with an herbal tea or tea sweetened with a spoonful of honey. It is also important to hydrate the skin from the inside, thanks to the intake of water, herbal teas and liquids.
Take a cold shower
Do you wash yourself with very hot water? Know that hot water tends to dry out the skin, so although pleasure and habit can affect it, avoid excessively high temperatures.
The old custom of washing with cold water, in addition to being pleasantly invigorating, is strongly healthy and usually those who are not afraid of a cold shower have higher immune defenses and hardly get sick.
Try borage oil
Borage oil, a valid help for the heart thanks to the concentration of Omega 6, balances the epidermis: spread it directly on the skin (it is also precious as an eye contour!) Or take it in capsules as a supplement. It is a very important element for those who have problems with the menstrual cycle and helps to resolve disorders related to the hormonal system.
Make a scrub with natural ingredients
Every now and then (no more than once a week) treats yourself to a natural scrub: it will help you remove dead cells. To pamper skin that tends to dry out, you can create a DIY recipe by mixing sugar and lavender oil, or a handful of salt in two / three tablespoons of honey and two of yogurt.
Massage your body with honey
Not everyone knows that honey is a natural and antibacterial antibiotic: after a day of intense cold, when the skin is cracked, put a few tablespoons of honey in a bowl, add a little white yogurt to make the mixture softer. . Once in the shower you can spread the mix on your face and body, especially on the reddest areas. Turn off the water jet and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse gently. The skin will be immediately more hydrated and nourished.