Dry Skin Remedies

Dry skin occurs when the cells of the skin do not produce enough sebum. Older skin has a tendency to be dry as the cells lose their ability to produce enough sebum as they age. Dry skin looks dull and can result in fine lines and wrinkles developing. Home skin remedies can be useful in rehydrating the skin and are cheap and easy to make. We've gathered together some dry skin remedies that are effective as well as some tips on healthy eating to help alleviate the problem from within.

Honey Skin Remedy

Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ground almonds
warm water

Warm the honey in a double boiler or in a bowl placed in hot water. Once it has melted mix in the ground almonds and some warm water to give a smooth consistency. After cleansing the skin apply the warm mixture to the face and leave for about fifteen minutes then wash off with warm water.

Honey is healing and moisturising to the skin and also helps to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the growth of new cells.

Steam Treatment

Ingredients

Warm water
Any of the following : orange blossoms, rose, thyme, chamomile, rosemary, peppermint leaves

Method
Boil some water then add the leaves of your choice. Cover your head with a towel and let the steam gently clean the face. Steam cleaning will gently remove oil and dirt from the pores, moisturise and stimulate circulation in the skin.

Exfoliating Skin Remedy

Ingredients

Any of the following : ground almonds, oatmeal, wheat germ, mashed papaya, mashed banana, brewers yeast.

Make a smoothing mask by mixing any of the above with asmall amount of warm water and applying to the face. Leave for about fifteen minutes than wash off with warm water.

Moisturising Face Mask

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons avocado mashed
2 tablespoons banana mashed

Mix the ingredients together and apply to the face. leave on the skin for about fifteen minutes then wash off with warm water.

Treat your dry skin with these nutrition tips

• Eat foods rich in Omega 3 oils such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines. Other sources include walnuts, flaxseed, butternuts, pecans and hazel nuts.


• Eat plenty of raw vegetables. green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and sweet potato leaves and yellow and orange fruits such as papayas, mangoes and yams are high in beta carotene and anti oxidants.


• Apricots, carrots and cantaloupes are rich in Vitamins A and C which are important for a healthy, young looking skin.


• Drink plenty of water. At least 8 - 10 glasses a day to keep the skin hydrated.


• Avoid animal fats, fried food and cooked vegetable oils.


• Avoid processed sugar and other junk food.


• Avoid caffeine containing drinks and alcohol in excess.


• Avoid smoking and second hand smoke. Nicotine constricts blood vessels including capillaries on the surface of the skin. This results in a depletion of nutrients and oxygen to the skin which damages the skin cells leading to dry skin with fine lines and wrinkles.