I have been struggling with dry skin for years and it has been a real pain. I know that this is not just me, because my friends also complain about the same thing. I’m lucky to have found some products that work well for me and now I want to share them with you! These are all very affordable and will make your skin feel soft and moisturized in no time! Read on to learn more about these amazing beauty secrets.
What is dry skin and what causes it?
Dry skin is when your skin doesn’t produce enough oil and moisture, causing dryness and making you look older. There are many reasons why this happens: the weather (especially colder climates), stress levels that increase cortisol production, lack of hydration or dry indoor heating.
Additionally dry skin is caused by dry air, dry climates or dry indoor heating. In the winter dry air in your home is dryer than the winter outdoor air. So when you heat up your house, even if it’s not cold outside (about 40 degrees Fahrenheit) the dry indoor air can dry out and irritate skin. This causes dryness that makes fine lines or wrinkles appear more pronounced.
How to prevent dry skin from happening
Prevent dry skin by moisturizing your face every day. Use a rich moisturizer with sunscreen, because the sun uv rays causes dryness to worsen. Drink lots of water and eat foods that are good for you in order to prevent dry skin from happening again.
Dry skin can be prevented if it is taken care of when dry patches appear on your face. Dry skin can happen as you age and dryness is very common for those who live in dry climates or the winter seasons.
You also need to take care of dry patches that appear on your face by using a moisturizer with sunscreen every day, drinking lots of water and eating foods that are good for you. If dry skin becomes severe, you should see a dermatologist.
Tips for relieving dry skin
– use a toner
– drink lots of water
– avoid dry skin products
– exfoliate dry skin with salt scrub once per week, before washing your face.
Follow these tips to have soft and smooth dry skin by the end of winter!
Recipes for a DIY face mask and hand cream
Try out these recipes to make your own face mask and hand cream.
– Egg White & Oats Face Mask for dry skin
Mix together one egg white, three teaspoons of honey, two tablespoons each of oats and yogurt with a half cup water. Apply the mixture on the face in an even layer with gentle strokes. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
– Coconut Oil & Milk Face Mask
Combine one tablespoon of coconut oil, two tablespoons milk or honey and a pinch of turmeric powder in a bowl. Apply the mixture evenly to your face using gentle strokes until it is dry . Wash it off after 15 minutes
– Take one teaspoon of dry oatmeal and mix it with two teaspoons of lemon juice. Add enough water to make a paste
– Avocado & Honey Face Mask
Take half an avocado, one egg yolk, four tablespoons honey/oatmeal/milk powder or yogurt with some drops of lime juice. Mix them all together into a smooth consistency that’s spreadable. Apply the mixture to dry skin for 20-30 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
– Honey & Milk Face Mask
Mix one tablespoon honey, two tablespoons milk powder in a bowl. Add enough water to make a paste.
Apply the mask evenly on dry face using gentle strokes until dry . Wash it after about 20 minutes.
– Aloe Vera Face Mask
Mix one teaspoon dry oatmeal with two teaspoons of aloe vera gel and a few drops of honey or milk powder. Add enough water to make a smooth paste
Apply the mask evenly on dry face using gentle strokes until dry . Wash it after about 15 minutes.
Try out these hand cream recipes:
– Avocado & Honey Hand Cream
Take half an avocado, one egg yolk , four tablespoons honey/oatmeal/milk powder or yogurt with some drops of lime juice. Mix them all together into a smooth consistency that’s spreadable. Apply the mixture to dry hands for 20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
– Coconut Oil & Milk Hand Cream
Combine one tablespoon of coconut oil, two tablespoons milk or honey and a pinch of turmeric powder in a bowl. Apply the mixture evenly to dry hands for 20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
– Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Mix one teaspoon dry oatmeal with two teaspoons of aloe vera gel and a few drops of honey or milk powder. Add enough water to make a smooth paste
Apply the mixture evenly on dry hands for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
– Egg White & Oats Hand Cream
Mix together one egg white, three teaspoons of honey, two tablespoons each of oats and yogurt with a half cup water. Apply the mixture on dry hands for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.
The end result of proper care for your skin will be healthier, plumper, and softer looking skin!
There’s a solution for your dry skin and it just may be sitting in your kitchen cabinet! You can save money by using olive oil as a moisturizer, which is better than the lotions you buy at a store because they have chemicals in them. Olive Oil contains Vitamin E which helps with collagen production and restores elasticity of the skin, making it less prone to wrinkles or lines.
It also works great on hair too, don’t forget to rub some into those pesky flyaway hairs! The best part about this beauty secret is that it will cost you next-to-nothing – all you need are these two ingredients from your pantry!
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