Skin Care at Home

 

Everyone wishes to have glowing and flawless skin. In this day and age, it's imperative to take extra care of the skin in order to prevent it from losing its natural moisture, glow, and fairness. There are four general skin types: oily, dry, normal and combination. In addition to this, it is possible to have sensitive skin along with one of the four general types.
Dry and flaky skin is a common complaint in the winter time. The cold, dry winter air sucks the life out of silky, smooth skin. Other factors that contribute to dry skin include aging, nutritional deficiencies, and a genetic predisposition. There are many lotions and moisturisers on the market to combat skin problems, but most of them come with a big price tag. Natural home remedies are not only cheap, but also quite effective in nourishing and hydrating skin back to a healthy state.
Olive Oil
Olive oil contains many antioxidants and healthy fatty acids that are good for skin. It can soothe and condition dry skin all over the body.
* Dab a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil under your regular moisturiser.
* About a half an hour before taking a shower, rub some olive oil on your hands, legs and other areas with dry skin and massage lightly. Take a shower and then apply a light moisturiser.
* Mix two tablespoons of olive oil, four tablespoons of fine brown sugar, and one tablespoon of honey. Rub this homemade scrub on your dry skin using light, circular motions for a few minutes. Take a shower and then apply a light moisturiser.
Milk
Milk has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that greatly help get rid of dry and itchy skin. Plus, the lactic acid in milk exfoliates dead skin cells and increases the skin's ability to retain moisture. Also, it helps lighten your complexion.
* Soak a washcloth in cold milk and put the cloth on your dry skin for five to seven minutes. Gently wash off the milk with another cloth soaked in lukewarm water. This way this natural moisturizer will remain on your skin. Do this every other day.
* Add a few drops of rose water to four tablespoons of milk. Rub this solution all over your body. Leave it on for ten minutes and wash your body with cold water. Follow this remedy twice a week.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is really good for treating most skin conditions. It has a good amount of fatty acids that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin.
Liberally apply warm coconut oil all over your body before going to sleep. Wash it off in the morning. Do this daily to make your skin soft and smooth.
Apply coconut oil on your dry skin after you take a bath or shower. When the skin is warm and supple from your bath, coconut oil is more readily absorbed. Do this regularly