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Dry Skin




Does your skin have a dry look and a firm skin texture especially on winters? Then you have a dry skin. Dry skin or xerosis is a very common skin type. Lots of people have dry skin on the arms, face and legs. Dry skin can turn into aching red patches of rough skin that will ultimately become prickly if not treated on time. Treat your skin with oil-based skin care products or seek professional beauty treatment if required. Our inclusive skin care guide provides you effective tips on dry skin problems.

Due to deficiency of moisture your dry skin may look life less. Dryness of skin may also lead to wrinkles at an early age. You should take prepare care of your skin to prevent it from drying. To make your skin soft, silky and smooth cleanse with moisturizing products and apply oil-based cream or lotion several times a day. Do not forget to use oil-based cream before going to bed and after bathing. Have plenty of fruits and water to keep dry skin hydrated.


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Factor Leading to Dry Skin

  • When the oil glands fail to provide enough lubrication, our skin becomes dry.
  • The cold and dry weather in winter leads to dry skin.
  • Due to genetic factors you may have dry skin.
  • Poor diet many also contribute to dry skin condition.
  • Swimming in chlorinated water and using harsh cosmetics may also make your skin dry.
  • Diseases like diabetes and seborrhea also make your skin dry.

Natural tips for dry skin:

  • Avoid using hot water to rinse your dry skin.
  • Dab the soft cotton ball and make your skin dry.
  • Do not apply harsh soaps and face wash. Use oatmeal soap.
  • Massage your skin with moisturizer.
  • Do not use alcohol-based cleansers.
  • Have plenty of water, fresh vegetables like carrot, fruits and milk products.
  • Avoid fried food like chips.
  • Do not bath with hot water.
  • Do not consume stale, deep fried and dry food.
  • Use herbal oil with vata balancing herbs to massage your body
  • Consume olive oil.
  • Avoid sitting near fire place.
  • Have 7 to 9 glasses of lukewarm water each day.
  • Consume juicy fruits.
  • Use neutral PH balanced products to reinstate skin moisture

Home Remedies for Dry skin

  • To moisten your skin use natural herbal gel with aloevera and essential oils.
  • Prepare a face mask using olive oil, honey, egg and rose water.
  • Use rose water lime juice, orange juice, olive oil and egg yolk and mix it thoroughly. Apply this mixture on your face for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.
  • Drink herbal tea.
  • Add few drops of lavender or olive oil in your bath water.
  • Enjoy milk bath at least once a week.
  • Make a pack with 1 tablespoon of green clay and honey and apply on your skin. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
  • Use herbs like comfrey, aloe vera and calendula for your dry skin.