Dry skin isn’t usually an issue, however it can be uncomfortable. Reasons why you have dry skin are lack of moisture, not enough water or oil for the skin, using harsh soaps and detergents, and hot baths and showers. The symptoms you can see or feel are redness on the skin, itching, feeling skin tightness, fine lines cracking, or deep cracks that can bleed.
If you often get dry skin it is recommended to change your life style. Examples of changing your life style are avoid scrubbing dry skin patches, drink plenty of water, pat skin dry with a soft towel, and keep your shower less than 10 mins. There are many natural remedies you can try to treat your dry skin.
Below is an excerpt of an article that shares the natural remedies you can try at home for your dry skin:
- Coconut oil
Coconut oil has emollient properties. Emollients fill the spaces between skin cells, creating a smooth surface. That’s why the saturated fatty acids that occur naturally in coconut oil can hydrate and smooth the skin.
You can use coconut oil daily on even the most sensitive parts of your body. These include the area underneath your eyes and around your mouth. Another advantage of coconut oil is that you don’t need to mix it with anything. Coconut is gentle enough for substantial everyday use.
- Petroleum jelly
According to a study, petroleum jelly products can heal skin in older adults. Petroleum jelly, also known as mineral oil, covers the skin in a protective layer. It traps moisture underneath. This helps heal dry, irritated skin patches.
- Oatmeal baths
Oatmeal is common folk remedy for irritated skin. A 2015 study showed why grandmothers and great-grandmothers have been recommending this home remedy for centuries: It works.
Colloidal oatmeal has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation. This remedy is especially effective if you’re seeking to relieve itching. After you’ve taken an oatmeal bath, make sure you moisturize your skin to lock in the barrier.
You can make an oatmeal bath at home. Use a food processor to chop oatmeal into a fine powder, then stir it into warm water. You can also try one of the many commercial products available to make an oatmeal soak.
- Antioxidants and omega-3s
When your skin is dry, it means you’re exposing it to elements that are damaging skin cells faster than your body can repair them. There are some foods that can help your skin appear healthier, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Foods rich in antioxidants can minimize damage from toxins and help your body make healthy cells. Some of the foods that contribute to skin health include:
- blueberries
- tomatoes
- carrots
- beans
- peas
- lentils
Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, may also contribute to a glowing-skin diet.
- Gloves
Hands tend to experience the most direct contact with environmental irritants. These include dish soap and laundry detergent.
Get in the habit of wearing gloves when your hands are in water. Your hands also take a lot of abuse when temperatures drop and you’re working outside in the cold.
Wearing insulated gloves while doing household chores, or when you’re outside in extreme temperatures can cut down on dry, irritated skin.
