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7 Natural Dry-Skin Remedies You Can DIY in winters at Home

You can try these natural remedies:

1. Whip up an Olive Oil Cleanser to Soothe Dry Skin

A great natural oil to use is olive oil, which works as a natural cleanser and moisturizer. Just rub the oil into your skin and drape a warm, damp cloth over your face until it cools, then wipe away the excess oil. Olive oil is a good choice as a cleanser because it won’t strip your skin’s natural oils, but it will clean your skin.

2. DIY a Rich, Creamy Avocado Mask

Creating a homemade mask of avocado is another natural way to soothe dry skin. pureeing half an avocado and mixing it with a teaspoon of olive oil; you can also add a tablespoon (tbsp) of honey for very dry skin. Apply the mask to your face, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, and then wash it off. Your skin should feel moisturized, but you can double up on the hydrating effects by applying your regular moisturizer as well.

3. Make a Natural Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub

Create a naturally moisturizing exfoliating scrub using a combination of olive oil and sugar. Combine ½ cup of sugar with 2 tbsp of olive oil. If you want, you can also add an essential oil like lavender, which adds a natural fragrance and can promote relaxation. Gently rub the scrub into your skin, and then wash it off. Last, use a soothing moisturizer to lock in the benefits of freshly exfoliated skin.

4. Create an Easy Oatmeal Soak to Calm Your Skin

Adding a cup of oatmeal to a warm bath can naturally rehydrate dry skin, Lopez says. “The oat product itself is soothing,” Lopez explains, and it helps your skin retain moisture from the bath water.

5. Apply Coconut Oil Before Bedtime

Coconut oil becomes a solid at room temperature, so use it as a moisturizing cream at bedtime or anytime, For chapped heels and hands, apply the oil then layer with thick socks or non latex gloves.”

6. Use Milk Compresses for Irritated Skin

Milk has natural anti-inflammatory properties, It also contains lactic acid, a mild, natural exfoliant. these compresses for your skin for 5 to 10 minutes at a time. It’s especially helpful for irritated skin that’s itchy, too. Lactic acid can sting cracked skin, though, so use with caution.

7. Apply Aloe Vera to Dry, Irritated Skin

While often thought of as a remedy for sunburn relief, aloe Vera gel can be helpful during the dry winter months, too. It works by alleviating redness and irritation related to excess dryness, and it can even decrease signs of aging, as well as acne breakouts, according to previous research. But some people can develop allergic contact dermatitis to aloe, so you may want to perform a patch test first before applying it to a large area of skin.

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