In this week’s blog we give you some of the best natural ingredients to support dry skin
Dry skin can be a common issue, especially in harsh weather conditions. Fortunately, several natural ingredients can provide much-needed relief and hydration to your skin. These ingredients are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that work to moisturize, soothe, and rejuvenate your skin. Let’s explore how to use each of these natural remedies:
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids that can penetrate the skin’s surface to moisturize and lock in moisture.
How to Use:
You can apply small amounts of virgin coconut oil directly to your skin and massage it in until absorbed, another way you can apply is to put coconut oil in the bath so you can get full coverage of the body. Having tried this before and depending on the type of coconut oil you use we’d recommend doing this in the evening as it can leave your skin oily which isn’t ideal for a day’s work ahead.
2. Olive Oil
Olive oil is another natural oil packed with antioxidants and healthy fats that can help soothe and moisturize dry skin.
How to Use:
There are 2 methods for applying olive oil. You can apply it directly to your skin and in particular the dry areas, you can also mix it with honey and use it as a face mask, leave it on for around 15 minutes and wash it off in a warm shower.
3. Honey
Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. It also has antibacterial properties and can help soothe and nourish dry skin.
How to Use:
If you want to try this one at home, you can apply it directly to your face, It is essential to buy good quality ingredients because if you get the cheap stuff, it’ll just be refined sugar. additionally, you can mix it with natural ingredients like yoghurt or smashed avocado.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is known for its soothing and moisturising properties. It can help relieve dryness and provide a cooling sensation to irritated skin.
How to Use:
You can extract this straight from the Aloe Vera plant. When I was a child, my mum used Aloe Vera for burns, and it worked so well almost immediately stopping the pain. Alternatively, you can use Gel found in retail stores, just be sure you get a high-concentration product.
5. Avocado
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins that can nourish and hydrate the skin. You can apply mashed avocado directly to your skin or create a homemade mask.
How to Use:
You can apply this by mashing up the avocados and making them into a mask, if you add sugar to it, the mixture will also act as an exfoliator cleansing the skin.
Incorporating these natural ingredients into your skincare routine can help alleviate dry skin. However, remember to conduct a patch test before using any new ingredient to ensure you’re not sensitive or allergic to it. Additionally, consistency is key to seeing improvements in your skin’s hydration and overall condition. So, give these natural remedies a try and enjoy the benefits of nourished, moisturized skin!
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&SOM Skin
