Dry skin is caused by not having enough oils in the skin. Dry skin can also be genetic, but it is more likely to be brought on by chemicals that are used in commercial soaps and body cleansers. They are damaging because they strip the natural oils that are there to help the skin absorb moisture. Your skin might feel tight, rough and uncomfortable; it might look dull, red or flaky. It's even worse when it starts to feel itchy! Regular moisturising is necessary on a daily basis. Unfortunately most skin care products today come with a huge price tag. But people don't realise that some of the best skin care products you can find are right under your nose in your kitchen cupboards! Especially since we'll be welcoming back the cold weather soon which is usually when dry skin attacks, here are some of the things i find very useful when i have dry skin...
- Baby lotion ~ this is one of the best moisturising lotions you can use on your skin. Moisturising lotion for adults often contains chemicals that could make your skin even more drier.
- Banana ~ i absolutely hate bananas. i hate everything about them! their texture, the smell, the taste, everything!However, (i had to hold my nose and bite my tongue for this one) just mash a banana up (ripe ones work better) and apply it like a face mask. After about 15 mins wash your face with warm water. Great for dry skin! Also, if you suffer from cracked heels, rub the inside of a banana peel on your heels and watch all the dry skin vanish!
- Olive oil ~ it's loaded with skin loving nutrients and is a natural humectant that actually helps attract moisture to dry skin.
- Honey ~ this is my number one 'go to' whenever i have any skin hassle. honey is just fantastic for a million of things! put honey all around your face like a face mask and leave for 20 mins. You could even add a mashed up 1/2 of an avocado with it too!
- Brown sugar ~ this is a fabulous natural exfoliant that can work for all skin types. Get one tablespoon on brown sugar and one tablespoon of olive oil (add more if you need to). Put it in your palm and stir around with your finger to make a paste. Then massage into skin in circular motion. Rinse off with warm water.
- Glycerine (spelled glycerin if you're American!!) ~ i heard so much hype about glycerine lately so i asked the mother about it. "sure ya can get that in the baking section in the supermarket" and right she was! Less than a euro as well! It's just one of those things that are brilliant and have a million benefits. I usually dab some of this on under my dark circles in substitute for an eye cream. Ever since i heard that they did a study in Denmark that showed that the skin elasticity was improved even after only 10 minutes after applying glycerine I've been using it a lot more now!
Even if you do go to the supermarket/chemist/beauty salon for a face mask instead, go for a hydrating gel or cream mask as they work best for dry skin!
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