Home Remedies for Dry skin

Dry skin refers to the situation when less oil is produced by the oil glands. It is the main problem during winters when humidity is less. The areas most affected are the thighs, lower arms, chest, and sides of abdomen, cheeks and the area around the eyes. It makes the skin tight after wash and also causes scaliness and cracks on the skin in severe cases. It is the common condition that affects almost every one.

Causes of Dry Skin

The various causes of dry skin are:

Environmental factors like less humidity, cold, use of excess make-up, sun exposure, use of harsh soaps and pollution.
Nutrient deficiencies - deficiency of vitamin E, A and B cause dry skin.
Skin problems like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Less supply of oil by the oil glands to the skin.

Massage the face with almond oil or olive oil every night before going to bed. The oils can also be used to massage the other parts of the body. Good home remedy for dry skin.

The best cleaning method for dry skin is soaking the face in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. It is better to avoid warm water to clean the face especially in winters. This is very useful dry skin treatment.

Prepare a fine mixture by adding 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of orange juice,1 teaspoon of olive oil, few drops of rose water and some drops of lime juice. Apply this well prepared mixture on the face in the morning 15 minutes before taking bath. This is very useful home remedy for dry skin.

Mash a ripe banana and apply it on the face and neck. Leave it for sometime and then wash the face with lukewarm water. This is a best dry skin cure.

For dry and chapped lips the best home remedy for dry skin is to massage lips with a little cream of milk by adding few drops each of rose water and lime juice every night before going to bed.

Massaging the skin with grapeseed oil is the best and effective method for dry skin.

Dry skin remedy - In severe cases of dry skin castor oil or avocado oil is highly beneficial.

Blend together 1 teaspoon green clay powder and 1 teaspoon raw honey and apply this well prepared mixture to your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for fifteen to twenty minutes, then wash well with lukewarm water. This dry skin remedy is very simple and one of the effective home remedies for dry skin.

Dry skin treatment - Regular exercise will improve the blood circulation and encourages blood flow providing nourishment to the skin.

Alcohol and caffeine should be avoided.

After bathing applying Aloe Vera gel is also effective. This is good dry skin remedy.

Mash half an avocado and mix it with a few drops of fresh lime juice and spread this paste over the cleansed skin. Stay it for fifteen to twenty minutes. Wash the skin alternately both with cold and warm water. This is also effective home remedies for dry skin.

Fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin A and B should be included in the diet.

For washing the face it’s better to use mineral water instead of tap water.

Mix 2-5 tablespoons of raw peanuts with milk and make a fine paste. Add ¼ teaspoon of honey to this paste. Apply this paste on face. Leave this paste to dry. Then wash with cold water. This is another useful natural remedy for dry skin.

Before bathing add 5-6 drops of oat extract or lavender oil to the bathtub.

Milk bath once a month is also effective.

Make a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey for moisturizing and cleaning the face. This is also one of the useful natural remedy for dry skin.

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Home Remedies for Dry Skin - Skin Care

Hey! you website rocks. I am all for home made natural skin care. I think it's so important to be able to control what you put in and on your body.

#1 - Jhonka - 11/25/2007 - 14:41

Rubbing the inside part of a banana skin on cracked and dry heels really works.. and you don't smell of banana either

#2 - Jools - 12/20/2007 - 12:15

I agree totally with Jhonka! Your site ROCKS! :)

#3 - Dhara - 01/08/2008 - 18:03

massage your face with warm olive oil and leav eit overnight...then wash with mild soap and loofa... makes the skin smoother, softer and rosier

#4 - joanne - 01/10/2008 - 15:58

i have this patch on my chin of really dry skin what should i do

#5 - queen - 05/23/2008 - 18:24

lots of water and vegan diet.......... what you put in is what comes out....apple cider vinegar foe skin and 6 tablespoons of coconut oil daily......results in a week....coconut oit before meals

#6 - annie - 05/25/2008 - 09:30

Really amazing home remedies!!! everyone should try these instead of going for medications..

#7 - swapna - 09/28/2008 - 03:24

i hav really dry skin on my face everyday when i go 2 school.i wash my face everyday,also i shower everyday.iv tried aveeno,avocado,everything what can i do.my face is really flaky and when i scratch my face when im itchy it gets worse.any1 help?thanks

#8 - ME - 10/07/2008 - 00:05

I'm glad I've found this site. That milk+honey+peanuts remedy really does work! :-D

#9 - Elle - 10/17/2008 - 02:18

I read the above info and just want a bit of clarification: I have a problem similar to what is stated above about a dry patch of skin on the chin. It appeared about 6 weeks ago and hasn't gone away since. I have used olive oil to no avail and switched to coconut oil, but after a week of that I have seen no change. Can you clarify what you mean about 6 tablespoons of coconut oil and apple cider vinager? Are these to consume or apply topically? Any other words of advice?

#10 - lilly - 11/05/2008 - 20:34

i've herd that cucumber skin is good for chins

#11 - Joan Roestta - 11/22/2008 - 10:37

put really hot water in a bowl and put your face over it under a towel and let the evaporated water cover your face and do that for 10 or so minutes, that puts a lot of moisture back into your face...it could get rid of that dry patch of skin on your chin

#12 - rachel - 11/22/2008 - 21:51

I have a multipurpose solution for skin remedy & viral infections too. I wash 2-3 neem leaves. Crush them. Squeeze 2-3 drops in a spoon. add some water. Take a drpper & drop few drops in throat directly. Do this for a week. Findthe differeance with things. This has helped me time to time.

Anita S.

#13 - anita - 12/15/2008 - 11:12

i have really dry, red, hurtful dry skin by my chin and upper lip area. what should i do?!?!?!

#14 - kate - 12/22/2008 - 21:16

ur tips really work... can u pls suggest something 4 double chin problem

#15 - ankita - 12/29/2008 - 07:51

drink lot of water... in the morning drink 1 glass of water with pure ghee....sajuk toop...1 spoon ...and do some meditation or do sudarshan kriya by art of living.......it helps secreats hormones that keeps the skin and body in health....it really works by removing stress....

#16 - girija - 01/03/2009 - 14:42

I have really dry lips....flaky and and kind of rough dry patches on my lips......do u have any remedy to get back my soft healthy lips again??? :-D

#17 - Nana - 01/20/2009 - 16:08

PEANUT BUTTER! that's all you need, just put plain peanut butter on your dry skin and leave it on for an hour or so - it will sink in. it's amazing, this REALLY works! i found this out by accident. i had extremely dry skin around my mouth/nose/hands. one day i was working on removing sticky residue from furniture using peanut butter, and i got peanut butter all over my hands - and noticed that the next day, they were smooth and soft. so i tried the peanut butter on my face/hands/elbows, and one application of peanut butter left all the areas moist FOR WEEKS. it's very hard to believe that the peanut butter works because it's so simple and cheap - but it REALLY WORKS! try it!!

#18 - Yvonne - 02/02/2009 - 02:13

iv got extremely dry skin from head to toe. When its really bad i crack all over and then have to wait wks 4 the dead skin to come off. I get like a scaley effect all over, especially really bad on legs. This seems worse when im due my period? does anyone know why this is? and what is a good way of removing this dead skin quickly. How can i improve this as its really getting me down.!!!!!

#19 - carlic - 02/02/2009 - 06:20

By soaking your face for 10 minutes in lukewarm water do you mean to say soak a cloth in the water and then leave it on your face for 10 minutes?

#20 - Teddy - 02/04/2009 - 08:49

for long and beutiful eyelashes apply castor oill wid ur finger tips before goin to bed

#21 - nadia - 02/07/2009 - 17:46

Peanut Butter really does work! I wouldn't advise you to use it on spots that tend to already get oily such as your forehead. I now keep a jar in the bathroom and one for the kitchen as well! Just leave it on for an hour or so and let the oils from the peanut butter sink in! It's great try it for your other dry skin areas like your hands!

#22 - Jessica - 02/10/2009 - 12:05

The avocada & Lime juice made me have some weird reaction. and my face turned all red and started to sting

#23 - Shortie - 02/19/2009 - 23:03

omg, now im kinda afraid to some different things. My skin is different alottttt. Like, some days my whole face is reallyy dry and flaky, but overs its oily, and someeee days, its oily in some spots and dry in others. So if i used a moisturizing one, i wouldnt want to make the oily parts WORSE, so what should i do, and what should i use?

#24 - Jennaaaa - 03/02/2009 - 07:34

I am struggling with very dry skin on my face and hands... I will try the peanut butter... sounds good... Someone suggested an air humidifier if you have central heating.... I have bought one and will wait and see...

#25 - Delilah - 03/04/2009 - 07:31

for dry skin, take some yogurt like a tablespoon or two and put it on the dry areas. it will clear the skin, refreshes it and normalizes it.

#26 - Muskan - 03/10/2009 - 22:00

Peanut butter is stuff you spread on your toast for breakfast. Get it at any western supermarket.

#27 - Dee - 03/31/2009 - 12:31

for my lips, i use petroleum jelly or aquaphor (they're the same thing only aquaphor is thicker) at night and leave it on overnight if it's really dry and chapped. don't lick your lips if it's chapped though, it'll make it worse. but under normal circumstances, i use an ample amount of beeswax. it tastes pretty weird though. it worked for me and i have pretty soft, nice lips if i do say so myself :-D

#28 - annie - 04/03/2009 - 18:08

my problem is tht when i go out of the shower or pool(incase when im swimming) there are a lot of white spots, think dirtflakes near my nostrils and chin. i use benzoyl for my mild acne so i think that makes things worse.is tht cause of dry skin? what should i do? i would like to enjoy summer at the beach :(

#29 - matthew - 04/16/2009 - 02:02

my problem is exactly like matthew but i us differin as well. help pls!!! :oops:

#30 - john - 04/17/2009 - 03:47

try cocoa butter.. works for me . :D vaseline brand.. then for my soap.. i use Ivory.. it exfoliates. So it helps.. Ull see when ur drying ur self.. the dead skin peels..and ur good. :) it will also lighten any damage made by dry skin

#31 - dellakit - 04/20/2009 - 18:36

does margerine work?

#32 - joanna - 04/27/2009 - 11:08

dove soap.
it is the best for dry skin.
& acne.
i had really bad acne & i tryed everythinq from clean& clear to proactive & they would just make my skin dry or just worse so i went to the dermatoloqist & he told me dove soap is the best skin cleaner i could use.
& ive been usin it for 2 years now & my skin is better then ever.

#33 - qirlly babe. - 04/28/2009 - 19:24

I am having a problem for about 2 weeks now. My face skin looks like when you have a mild allergic reaction to something and you get like a little face rash, plus i am having dry skin and flakes around it, but if you touch it, it has natural oil. I use lotion and face scrubs, but they don't seem to work.. What do you think i should do? :-(

#34 - Kathie - 05/04/2009 - 00:01

This is a good website. i've had really dry flaky skin on my chin for a few days that's getting really annoying, especially since it hasn't happened in about five years. I think i'll try the honey/penut/milk one. I spread honey on the spot last night and it helped Ok. It's not as dry or flaky today.
It's weird tho. When my skin first broke out like this, i was using Dove soap, and i was actually using it recently a bit before i broke out again. :oops:

I guess the effects are different to everyone. Thanks again for the great site.

#35 - Vege Angel - 05/08/2009 - 03:08

I have extremely sensitive skin. Products like 'simple' is still too harsh for my face, i usually get red, patchy, flaky spots under my eyes when i use harsh face washes. At the moment im using a wash cloth with warm water, and moisturising with olay sensitive. I would pay triple the amount for olay moisturiser. I will definitely try the peanut butter though. Just to restore moisture. Thanks for the tips. :-D

#36 - Aroha - 05/26/2009 - 22:39

My legs are very dry, especially in the winter and even in the summer too, would peanut butter work on legs too??? What kind of Dove soap best works for dry skin on the face?

#37 - Totally Tiffany - 05/31/2009 - 21:48

My daughter has a light pach on her chin that start out as a dry pach and has now gotten bigger. I had her putting coco butter on it for the dryness but it made it lighter, how do we now get her normal skin ton back?

#38 - Dott - 06/09/2009 - 10:55

spray apple cider vinegar and your skin throughout the day and right after your shower.... makes your skin feel like velvet!

#39 - SusieQ - 06/13/2009 - 21:53

TRY EXTRA OLIVE OIL ON THE SKIN AFTER A SHOWER OR BATH

#40 - TEEIA - 06/18/2009 - 14:10

dis is wunderful dat v hav so many home remedies 2 get rid of dry skin :-)