Natural Ayurvedic Home Treatment for Dry Skin Care

Dry Skin:


• Dry skin occurs due to loss of skin moisture
• This usually occurs during cold weather
• For some, dry skin is a chronic problem
• If ignored, fissures or deep cracks can develop on the skin which may cause bleeding


CAUSES

• Bathing in hot water multiple times a day
• Swimming
• Overexposure to sunlight
• Psoriasis, a medical condition of the skin
• Sitting for long in artificially heated or cooled rooms where humidity levels are low


SYMPTOMS


• Dry flaking skin
• Lines and wrinkles on the skin
• Itchiness
• White lines on scratching


Simple Techniques

1. Natural Home treatment using bananas and honey:-

• Take 2 mashed bananas
• Add 2 tbsp of honey
• Mix well
• Apply on dry skin
• Leave it for 20 min
• Wash off with warm water


2. Natural Home treatment using barley flour, turmeric powder and mustard oil:-

• Take 2 tbsp of barley flour
• Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
• Add 2 tsp of mustard oil
• Add water
• Mix well to make a paste
• Apply this paste on the affected parts of the skin
• Leave it for 10 min
• Scrub it off with your palms
• Bathe with lukewarm water This will make the skin soft, fair and silky


3. Natural Home treatment using egg yolk:-

• Take 1 egg yolk
• Beat it lightly
• Apply this on the dry skin
• Leave it for 20 min before washing


These treatments are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural and can be prepared at home