The skin protects the body from all the elements of harsh weather, dust, pollution and other foreign substances which would cause untold harm to the body, if it had not been protected by the skin. The skin produces a natural oil which is known as sebum. This oil keeps the skin soft, supple and elastic. If the skin produces insufficient amounts of sebum then the skin becomes dry and itchy. It also becomes red, rough and coarse.
Dry skin is usually caused by insufficient nutrition and insufficient moisture. It can also be caused by certain skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, harsh soaps and bath gels, certain medications, low humidity levels in the house and office and excessively hot baths or showers. There are innumerable home remedies that can heal your dry skin and keep it looking soft, beautiful and well moisturized.
Various Ways To Treat Dry Skin
Ghee
Ghee is a traditional remedy and is extensively used for curing a vast number of diseases and ailments. In ayurvedic medicine ghee has a prominent and significant value. Warm some ghee and massage your hands, legs and feet with it for ten minutes.
Apply it on all the dry areas of the skin and keep rubbing till all the ghee has been absorbed by the skin. At night, before going to bed repeat the procedure. Ghee will remove the dryness and make your skin soft and smooth. It will also cure the itching and any other skin infection and skin disorder.
Milk
Rub milk on your face and body for five minutes then bathe with warm water. Do this daily and your skin will always stay soft, supple and smooth and you will never have dry skin again.
Lemon Juice
Take some warm mustard oil and mix the juice of one lemon into it. Rub the mixture on your hands, legs, feet and your entire body for ten minutes. Rub the squeezed lemon halves on the heels and the side of the feet. Lemon is mildly acidic. It will dissolve and remove all the dead skin and dry skin and will cleanse the skin thoroughly.
Mustard oil will provide valuable nourishment to the skin and will restore its natural beauty. Bathe with warm water and rub yourself dry. Your skin will stay soft clean and well moisturized throughout the day.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is the best remedy for all kinds of skin problems and conditions. It has a plethora of medicinal values plus it has great moisturizing abilities. After bathing, dry yourself thoroughly. Rub coconut oil all over your body.
Rub it well into the skin till all of it has been absorbed. Rub the oil well on the heels and underfoot because the skin is the driest in these areas. The dryness will disappear and your skin will remain soft and glowing all the time.
Olive Oil
Mix two teaspoons of olive oil and half a teaspoon of lavender oil. Shake the mixture well until it turns thick and milky. Apply it on your arms, legs and feet, everyday to keep them well moisturized.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.