Dry Skin

Dry skin, also called xerosis, is a common problem. The skin loses moisture and may crack and peel, or become irritated and inflamed. Most dry skin results from environmental factors such as: Winter, summer weather, excessive bathing, low humidity, wind, air conditioning, heating, strong soaps. Dry skin is most common in lower legs, arms, flanks, and thighs.


Natural Treatments

Drink regularly a glass of warm milk mixed with 2 teaspoons of almond oil.

Blanch lemon grass and drink several times a day.

Blanch scented geranium leaves in boiling water, strain, cool and use as a face wash.

Apply avocado paste on the skin.

Apply baby oil on the dry skin

Rub coconut oil or avocado oil on the afflicted area.

Smear honey on your body and wash after 5 minutes.

Fill up a tub with milk and warm water and dip in.

Blend oatmeal, Vanilla extract and baking soda. Add to a tub with warm water and sit in for 30-60 minutes.

For dry cracked skin: Apply glycerine oil on dry hands and feet.

After shower, dry and put regular sesame oil on skin.

For dry hands: Rub oatmeal on hand, wash and put hand cream.