If you suffer from dry, chapped skin, you’re certainly not alone. It’s a common issue that plenty of people face. And while it’s tempting to go out and spend your money on a bunch of fancy products (we do love our fancy products), it’s also one that you can combat with some make-at-home moisturizing skincare. Whether your skin is dehydrated because of the elements, dry from the natural aging process, or parched for some reason you can’t determine, these recipes are for you.
Many of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator; avocado, honey, milk, and brown sugar are all wonderful for dry skin.
If you have skin sensitivities, you’ll want to do a test of these recipes on your neck or wrist first. However, most of these ingredients are pure enough that most people (who aren’t allergic to the substances themselves) won’t have a problem. They’re often a good alternative to the aforementioned fancy stuff found in store-bought jars and tubes, because those products often use chemicals for preservation that can contribute to dry skin.
Here are some things to consider in the meantime:
- Everyone’s skin will have different needs. Just because something works for one person, doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for you. So if you try one of these recipes and find the results to be less than ideal, you may need to tweak it, or just move on to another.
- Water, water, water. People who have incredible skin tend to drink lots of water.
- Lay off the alcohol and the sugar before a big event when you want your skin to glow.
- Rethink your cleanser. If you have dry skin, use a creamy cleanser that won’t strip it of oils.
- Exfoliation is key. You need to remove dead cells so your skin can soak up moisturizer or oils. But if you have redness, consider skipping anything that will tear at the skin, like a washcloth, sugar, or scrubs with microbeads (which are bad for the environment anyway). Instead, try an enzyme-based exfoliant. These enzymes (typically found in fruit) break down the dead skin naturally and won’t dry out your skin any more than it already is.
- Avocado Face Masks
Avocados are particularly moisturizing. These four amazing avocado masks are great for dry, normal, and combination skin. People with mature, wrinkled, and dry skin will find them particularly hydrating.
Three of the recipes simply require a fresh avocado; the other uses avocado oil. It’s best to use a ripe, fresh, organic avocado and to make sure to mash it up into a creamy pulp. When combined with carrot, honey, oil, egg, or buttermilk, they leave your skin fresh and near-perfectly moisturized. Read more…
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