There isn't a person on earth that doesn't hate when their skin doesn't look the way they'd like it to. One of the most common conditions that affect our skin is to have dry skin. The dryness can be triggered by various factors such as too much sun exposure, cold weather, a poor diet, or conditions such as psoriasis. The fact that the skin cannot retain moisture and that the sebum level is low causes the skin to feel tight and rough. In this article we will look into a couple of home made remedies for dry skin

One of the things that you can do is to apply essential oils on your skin. Some of the oils that you can use are rose hip oil, lavender oil, chamomile, and Sandalwood oil. For example, rose hip oil is very rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, and both are very good for the skin. Another use for it is to reduce photo aging and scarring.

Drinking plenty of water is a basic. Otherwise, no matter what you apply on your skin, you will never really solve the problem. Another idea is for you to mix in a blender 1/2 a cup of baking soda, 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of warm water. Pour this paste under the water that runs to fill the tub. You will experience the softness after it.

Other Options to Fight Dry Skin

Cucumbers are vegetables that you can make a paste of and help your dry skin. You have to leave the mix on for 10 minutes after you apply it and before you rinse it off. If you do this a couple of times a week, you will see results very quickly. Another tip is to mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with a spoon of baby oil and apply it on your skin or apply a thick layer of Vaseline. For both tips, you have to leave them on approximately 20 minutes and then rinse.

If you are not as affected by dryness of the skin as others are, we still have some advice for you: try not to shower with very warm water, use a good factor of sun block when you are exposed to the sun, and have plenty of water during the day. Also, use a moisturizing lotion or a dry skin balm daily.