Complete Care for Dry Skin

Dry skin ages most rapidly due to lack of enough moisture. Most of the commercial products carry detergent based or alkaline compounds that make the skin dry. It is therefore important to choose the skin care products carefully.Daily Routine and Choice of Products

Do not use an alcohol based cleanser at all. Always keep a moisturizer with you. While choosing a cleanser make sure it has a neutral pH. If that is not possible then use cleansing milk to clean your skin.

Use make-up products made especially for dry skin. Otherwise, the foundation powder makes the skin look dry. Rose water or aloe vera extract are good toners for dry skin.

Nutrition

Vitamin A, C and B2 are extremely important for dry skin. Wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, bananas, apricots, mangoes, strawberries, kiwi and carrots are all good for dry skin.

Supplementation with omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids will promote production of prostaglandins which are necessary for natural skin care.

Try to include fax seed oil, olive oil or grape seed oil to your salad dressing everyday.

Best Face Packs

Mix equal amounts of rose water and honey. Apply this on your face at bed time and wash with fresh water in morning. It will save you from applying extra moisturizer for the day.

Mix together 4 tbsp of gram flour with 1 tbsp of mayonnaise and 4 tbsp of honey. Leave this pack on the face and neck for 30 minutes then gently rub it off.

Mix small amount of yeast to cabbage juice and add 1 tbsp of honey. Apply this lotion for 20 minutes then wash off with water.

Tips

Never take hot water bath if you have dry skin. If you need to take due to cold whether then mix a few drops of coconut oil, olive oil or sweet almond oil to the bathing water. You may apply baby oil before taking the bath.

Drink as much water as you can and avoid tea, coffee and smoking. Consume herbal teas during day and add 1 tbsp of honey each time. Honey is an excellent natural moisturizer.