If your skin is very dry then you need to take extremely good
care of it. Not only does dryness result in itching but it also causes
the skin to age faster than normal. Moisture loss causes the skin cells
to weaken with the resultant appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You
therefore need to take the necessary steps to keep your skin as moist as
possible.
There are many moisturizing products available in
stores these days and they are indeed very good for your skin. However,
you'll be surprised to know that you can also make moisturizers using
easily available products. The following tips will be of great help to
you:
• Massage your body with oil at least once a week or
fortnight. You can rub olive, coconut or almond oil into your skin,
paying special attention to dry areas, before heading for a bath.
Remember to keep the oil on for at least 30 minutes.
• Make a
paste of soaked and peeled almonds with fresh cream of milk. This paste
can then be applied to the skin in order to moisturize it. This paste
can be quite costly to make and messy to use. However, since it is very
effective you should use it when your skin becomes very dry.
•
Plain milk cream can also be used to moisturize skin since it is a rich
source of fats. It also contains enzymes that make skin healthy.
•
Fresh aloe vera gel has moisturizing properties. The plant is very easy
to grow and you just have to break a stem to extract the gel.
• A
mixture of yogurt and honey can be a very powerful moisturizer for the
skin. Only Greek or natural yogurt will be useful. Flavored yogurts
should never be applied to the skin under any circumstance because they
do not have anti-oxidant properties.
• Make a face mask by mashing
ripe banana and avocado together. Apply it to your skin and keep it on
for at least 30 minutes. Be very careful wgen using this because it is
very messy.
Irrespective of whether you use a store bought or
homemade product on your skin, you need to use it very carefully or else
you stand to damage your skin. These products are extremely easy to use
and you can ensure that your skin stays as soft and supple as possible.
In addition, they ensure that the first signs of aging can be delayed
by a few years.
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