Dry skin is a condition we can’t always prevent, but it is easy enough to treat. With our list of natural remedies, you’ll never have to worry about annoying, flaky skin ever again. Whether your fighting mild, moderate or severely dry skin conditions, there’s something here for everyone!
1. Take A Cooler Shower
As hard as it is to get up bright and early and jump into a cooler shower, it is beneficial to your body! Additionally, it is also important to keep your shower time below 10 minutes. Your skin will thank you later. Make sure to keep your bathroom door closed, because humidity is key; you will learn about those benefits soon…
2. Pick The Right Clothes
Some materials are more comfortable than others, and it’s important to pick the material that feels and treats your skin the best. If you wear an article of clothing and realize you are itchy after, it’s time to throw it away. Take note of the materials that feel the best, and look carefully next time you are shopping.
3. Cleanse Yourself
Cleaning yourself is obviously important, but it can also contribute to dry skin. Make sure you look at the ingredients in your soap. Try to choose a soap that has no anti-bacterial preservatives. Those additives can be very hard on your skin along with certain toners. Avoiding these soaps will prevent dry skin!
4. Save The Humidity
The purpose of keeping the door closed when you shower is to keep the humidity in the room. Humidity is water and water is 60% of what our bodies are made up of. That being said, our body needs good hydration. Sometimes the air can be stale, and you need that extra humidity. Buy a humidifier for when you go to sleep. If anything, extra hydration is better than not enough.
5. Take Cover
Taking cover means covering yourself up! It’s very easy to expose our body to toxins. Toxic elements surround us every day and it’s important to be aware of them. Cover up as much of your body as you can. You can create dry skin by doing things like going outside without proper footwear or not wearing a coat in negative 10-degree weather.
6. Behave When You Shave
It’s important to use high-quality razors when you are shaving your body and to limit the number of times you shave. When you shave, you are stripping your natural oils that are produced from your body. Always use a shaving cream before, and moisturize the area after to avoid the dry-irritated skin.
7. Moisturize Daily
Moisturizing daily is a given to maintain healthy looking skin, but it’s important to pick the right stuff. When dealing with dry skin, you need to use hydrodynamic lotion. This puts hydration into your skin and helps soothe away the dryness while it repairs your skin at the same time.
8. Bathe In Oatmeal
You might think taking a bath in oatmeal won’t help your skin since it’s so coarse. That is not the case; oatmeal expands in the bath and turns into a milky solution that works as an essential purifier. If you suffer from itchy, irritated and dry skin, I would recommend hopping in the bath with some oatmeal and continue following the steps below to repair your skin.
9. Diets Rich In Omega-3s
You’ve probably heard the saying “fish is brain food,” but did you know it does wonders for your skin too? What you put into your body shows on the outside; that’s why it’s important to keep a healthy diet rich in fatty acids. If you don’t like seafood, there are alternatives — opt for the pill form instead or find out another secret food you can eat that tastes sweeter…
10. Irritants To Avoid
Make sure you stay clear of anything that could irritate your skin. Keep a close eye on what affects you in negative ways. Smoke and toxic substances dry out your skin, therefore it’s important to follow the necessary precautions so that doesn’t happen- or wear something over your skin to protect it.
11. Antioxidants Are Awesome
What better excuse to enjoy a tasty smoothie than to make sure you have eaten your antioxidants for the day? Antioxidants clean out your body. Whether you sip on green tea, apply lotion that is rich in vitamins or you enjoy a delicious smoothie, it’s up to you! Each solution will help heal your dry skin. A great secret ingredient you should include in your smoothies is coming up…
12. Wear Gloves
Any kind of protection against your skin is important. It doesn’t matter if you are washing dishes in hot water or you are pulling weeds in the garden, you should keep those hands protected. The same applies when you are lying out in the sun; it’s important to apply sunscreen to stay rejuvenated.
13. Honey Is Handy
Honey is a natural, anti-bacterial solution that soothes everything! From chapped lips to rough elbows to an upset stomach, it’s the cure for a lot of things. Surprisingly, it even helps to boost athletic achievement. It is safe to consume on its own or in smoothies, and you can also put it directly on the affected area.
14. Exfoliate The Natural Way When
Honey can be an essential ingredient in an exfoliator, along with salt. It’s important to test out a small bit of your exfoliator before you rub it all over your body. Exfoliating helps repair dry skin by literally scraping off the dead skin. You need to shed the dead skin before you can start fresh!
15. Olive Oil To Cool The Boil
Olive oil has numerous uses outside the kitchen. The high level of antioxidants and fatty acids in it make the perfect combination for skin relief. When your skin feels drained, spread it all over your body. It makes the perfect make-up remover for all you ladies. You can even apply some to your hair if your scalp is dry.
