Dry skin is caused by several factors. It could
be due to exposure to hot or cold weather, genetics or from using skin
cleansers or household chemicals. It is an unpleasant condition that can
sometimes cause itching and rough skin, scaling, peeling, and even flaking.
If you are into DIY home remedies for dry skin,
you may want to out these eight natural beauty remedies using simple
ingredients to help you achieve supple and soft skin.
1.) Soothe Dry and Itchy Scalp with Apple Cider
Vinegar
Dry and itchy scalp is caused by many factors such
as dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis, according to My
Health Tips. A simple home remedy is using apple cider vinegar. Add water
to the apple cider vinegar to make the mixture. To apply, soak a cotton ball
and directly apply to scalp. Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory
properties that kill off any build-up in the hair that causes itchiness.
2.) Combat Dry Facial Skin with Avocado and Honey
Mask
Mashed avocado combined with honey is perfect for
dry skin. The sterolin and humectants found in the mixture can soothe and
smoothen the dry skin in the face gently, according to New
Health Guide. Leave the mixture for 15 minutes, rinse off, and pat gently.
3.) Get Glowing Skin with a DIY Coffee Body Scrub
Body
scrubs are great for removing dead skin cells from the body. Coffee is
especially great as it also helps fight cellulite. The recipe from Style
Craze calls for ground coffee, sugar, extra virgin olive oil, and vitamin E
capsules. The sugar works as a gentle exfoliator, the olive oil helps keep the
skin supple, and vitamin E contains antioxidants help repair the skin and at
the same time protect it.
4.) Ease Extremely Dry Feet with Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is an amazing remedy for dry and
cracked feet. It helps fight against bacterial and fungal infections. According
to Top
10 Home Remedies, it is best to apply this treatment before going to sleep.
Soak feet in warm water and thoroughly scrub with loofah, dry your feet and
apply coconut oil generously and then put on a pair of cotton socks for the
night. If coconut oil is not on hand, you can use olive oil instead.
5.) Get Rid of Painful Chapped Lips with Sugar
This recipe from Whole
New Mom enables you to exfoliate your lips while nourishing it at the same
time. All you need are three ingredients: honey, sugar, and oil.
6.) Tackle Scaly Elbows and Knees with Almond
Powder & Yogurt
According to Home
Remedy Shop, almond powder can exfoliate the skin in the elbows and knees
while yogurt can naturally clean the areas. The combination of these two
ingredients can also help lighten the area while leaving them soft.
7.) Moisturize the Whole Body with Olive Oil and
Sugar
According to Everyday
Health, olive oil and sugar can be moisturizing and exfoliating at the same
time. Rubbing the scrub on to your skin will get rid of the dead skin,
revealing a soft, supple skin.
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