Natural treatments for dry skin
What cause a dry skin?
This caused due to the lack of water in the surface layer of the skin. There are two factors. They can be classified as external factors and internal factors. Following are some examples that cause a dry skin.
- From birth
- Low humidity
- Aging
- Mal-nutrition
- From family (genetic)
- Environmental changes
- Lack of vitamins
- Weather conditions
- Harsh soap and detergents
What are the treatments for a dry skin?
- Following are some common treatments you can do
- Drink 2 liters of water per day
- Take milk contained foods
- Use vitamin rich foods
- Take fruit extracts
- Avoid bathing for hours…etc.
Now I’m going to introduce you some world best Ayurvedic remedies that completely heal your disorder and soothe your skin.
- Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera can be introduced as the best herb for the dry skin. And also for the hair. This has moisturizing vitamins. Apply aloe Vera gel on your damaged skin before you go the bed and leave it over night.
- Cucumber/ tomatoes: these vegetable helps to secrete sebum oil. These are rich in water. Rub a slice of cucumber on damaged dry skin daily.
- Honey: this is one of the best natural elements that can use. This is how honey should apply. Apply honey over the body before bath and leave it to dry for 5-10 minutes.
- Olive oil: this contains fatty acids and antioxidants which help to make your skin healthier. Take pure olive oil and apply over the body before bathing.
- 2 tbls of Barley flavor +1 tbls turmeric powder+ 2 tbls mustard oil: add water and simply mix these three ingredients. Make it as a paste. You can use this as a scrub. Apply on the affected areas. Keep it few minutes and wash off.
- Papaya: this fruit is oily in nature. This prevents your skin from extreme dryness. Get a rip fruit. Then make a pulp and apply over the skin.(contain vitamin A)
- Banana+ honey: add 1 tbls of pure honey with 2 mashed bananas. Mix well. Apply on the skin. Leave it about 20 minutes. Wash with warm water
No need to worry about your skin. You can tryout these natural treatments at your home without going to a doctor.
Article By Vishaka Jayamini
