Home Remedies to Treat Dry Skin

Jul 20, 2020

During monsoon air conditioner provides us comfort and protection from sweat due to the humidity. But the coolness and comfort provided by the AC surely come with a price. The cooling air that comes from AC can affect your skin’s moisture balance which can make your skin dry creating an imbalance. So here are some home remedies to treat dry skin:

Milk

Milk contains lactic acid that helps exfoliate dead skin cells and its anti-inflammatory properties help the skin to heal faster. Take a milk bath to get the benefits.

Honey

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Using honey on your skin can treat the dry and dehydrated skin. Honey consists of moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Apply raw honey on your skin for 10 minutes and rinse.

Coconut oil

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Coconut oil has emollient properties which fill the spaces between skin cells and creates a smooth surface. Apply coconut on different dry parts of your body regularly.

Yogurt

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Plain yogurt has anti-inflammatory properties that moisturize your skin. Apply a thin layer on the dry patches of your skin for 10 minutes and then rinse it off.

Sunflower oil

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Sunflower oil is another natural oil that helps the skin seize its moisture. It is rich in Vitamin E and protects the moisture in the skin.

Aloe Vera

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A person with dry skin on their hands or feet can apply aloe vera gel to treat it.