Home remedies for dry skin: Use honey, milk cream, almond and coconut oil for instant relief
Skincare tips: Skin issues seem to crop up with every changing season, leaving you distressed and searching for remedies to keep your skin healthy and hydrated. Try these home remedies with kitchen ingredients for instant solution.
Dry skin can present various issues, from flakiness and itchiness to redness and sensitivity. Factors like harsh weather conditions, hot showers, harsh skincare products, and underlying health conditions can contribute to dry skin. Here are some kitchen ingredients that can help give you a healthy skin (Image: Canva)
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Almond oil: Almond oil is a nourishing and hydrating oil for dry skin. It absorbs easily into the skin, leaving it soft, supple, and moisturised. This oil is packed with vitamins E and A, which are essential fatty acids, and antioxidants (Image: Canva)
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Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel is hydrating and soothing for dry skin. It contains polysaccharides that help retain moisture in the skin and promote healing. Its anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce redness and irritation
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Coconut oil: Yet another popular and excellent moisturiser for dry skin. It contains fatty acids that help repair the skin's natural barrier and lock in moisture. Its antimicrobial properties can also help prevent infections and soothe irritated skin (Image: Canva)
Cucumber: One of the coolest vegetables cucumber is hydrating and cooling for the skin, making it a refreshing treatment for dry, irritated skin. It contains vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin and help maintain its natural moisture balance (Image: Canva)
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Honey: It is a natural humectant, which means it attracts moisture from the air and retains it in the skin. It also has antimicrobial properties that can help heal dry, cracked skin and prevent infections
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Malai: Malai or milk cream is rich in fats and proteins, making it an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. Its emollient properties help lock in moisture and soothe dry, irritated skin (Image: Canva)
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Yoghurt: Eat it or apply it on skin, yogurt is good both ways. It contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates the skin and helps remove dead skin cells, revealing softer, smoother skin underneath. Its probiotic properties can also help balance the skin's microbiome and improve moisture retention. Natural remedies may work well for some, but it's important to understand that everyone's skin is unique. If you have sensitive skin or underlying skin conditions, consult a dermatologist before trying new skincare ingredients or remedies (Image: Canva)
Namita S Kalla is a senior journalist who writes about different aspects of modern life that include lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
