Dry and scaly skin is something many of us have had to deal with in winter. Low humidity, Cold air, and harsh winter wind can wipe out moisture from your skin.
To get rid of winter’s dry skin all you need is some home treatments and self-care that may relieve your skin from dryness.
Here we have discussed some home remedies that you can take to nourish your dry and scaly skin.
Home Remedies for Dry Skin
If your dry skin is annoying, but not affecting your daily life and your skin isn’t showing signs of infection, you may try these self-care treatments.
Use the right soap
Lathering up with harsh soaps can strip away the moisture from your skin as they are made to remove oils from your skin.
To keep the base layer of your skin moisturized, use gentle soaps such as:
You can also consider using a skin cleanser instead of soap. The recommended skin cleansers are:
Moisturize Your Skin Well
Moisturizers act like a seal over your skin to prevent water from escaping. Apply moisturizer to your skin several times a day and especially after bathing. If you want to use cosmetics then use products that contain moisturizers.
If your skin is extremely dry, you may also apply an oil, such as baby oil, while your skin is still moist. Oils are good in preventing the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin.
Another possibility is to use ointments that contain petroleum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor). These may feel greasy, so you might want to use them only at night.
Some of the recommended products include:
Use Warm water
Take a bath with warm water, not hot water. Long showers and hot water can remove oils from your skin which makes your skin dry. Limit your bath time to five to 10 minutes and use warm water.
Pat don’t Rub
When washing and drying skin, treat it gently. Avoid rubbing your skin with a towel after a bath or shower. Instead, gently dab your skin dry so there’s still a trace of moisture left on your skin.
Use Natural Products
With the growing interest in natural products and organic options, embracing natural skin care products is also a good option.
Take a tour of your kitchen and bathroom. If you have the following products in their natural form, they may be a good option for your dry skin.
- Honey: It is extremely moisturizing and best for dry skin. Massage some honey on your dry skin in a circular manner and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with warm water and now you are good to go.
- Coconut oil: With its moisturizing properties, coconut oil can keep your skin hydrated and can also reduce inflammation.
- Aloe vera: Mostly used in gel form for soothing sunburned skin, aloe vera contains polysaccharides that may help with dry, irritated skin.
- Oatmeal: Soaking in a colloidal oatmeal bath may help relieve dry skin.
