The Best Home Remedies for Dry, Flaky Skin

Do you sufferfrom dry and/or flaky skin, itching, stinging and a feeling of tightness? If so, this article is for you. We tell you the best home remedies for dry and flaky skin using natural ingredients. Take advantage of all their beneficial moisturizing and protective properties to make your skin feel comfortable again.

Why does my skin get dry?

Dry skin is a very common problem that, although it is not a serious issue, it can be very annoying and gives the skin a neglected appearance. In addition, when dryness is habitual, it favors the formation of wrinkles and ages our appearance.

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The passage of time, eating habits and lack of proper care cause the loss of an optimal level of hydration.

It is never too late to acquire new care routines to restore your skin to a beautiful and healthy appearance.

Main reasons for dry, flaky skin

Skin looks dry and flaky when it loses its ability to retain water and stay hydrated. By flaking, the outermost layer of the epidermis is lost and the skin is less effective in its protective function.

You can help your skin to regain its protective capacity by aiding its regeneration with products such as Silicium G7 Gel , which contains the highest concentration of organic silicon on the market, the element that stimulates cells to produce collagen naturally.

There are many reasons that lead to dry skin such as where you live (indoors it is more common to have drier skin), having a disease such as psoriasis or hormonal disorders that occur with age.

Then there are the factors that you can correct more easily and that are often the ones that cause you to have dry, flaky skin:

    • Tobacco. Its toxic components affect the production of collagen and elastin and decrease moisture in the epidermis.

    • Food poor in antioxidants, vitamins and healthy fats.

    • Showers with too hot water.

    • Drinking little water during the day.

    • Wearing clothes made of artificial fabrics.

    • Prolonged use of heating or air conditioning.

    • Exposure to the sun without adequate protection.

The sooner you adopt beneficial habits for your skin, the sooner you will be able to reverse dryness and regain a good level of hydration.

Here are some tips to take care of your skin:

    • Avoid smoking

    • Drink a minimum of 1.5 liters of water every day.

    • Protect yourself from external agents such as sunlight.

    • Increase your intake of foods rich in collagen and antioxidants.

    • Help regenerate your skin with specific products such as Soriaskin cream, with organic silicon and echinacea, to protect and regenerate dry and/or flaky skin.

A balanced diet is key to healthy skin. Collagen acts as a support element and provides smoothness to the skin, but over the years its production is lower and one of the main reasons is the gradual loss of silicon.

Silicon is a fundamental element in the formation of the epidermis and its main function is the generation of collagen. Around the age of thirty-five, its concentration in the tissues decreases. Integrating an organic silicon supplement in your diet is highly recommended since the level of absorption through food is very low.

You can also apply it topically with natural cosmetic products to achieve an even greater result, with products such as Silicium Rosa Mosqueta cream, with great moisturizing power.

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Home remedies for dry and flaky skin

We propose some home remedies for dry and flaky skin. It is an excellent way to take some time to relax and pamper your skin by giving it extra hydration. Did you know that there is also a guide on foods to rejuvenate the skin? The right diet also has an influence on healthy skin.

    • Egg and oatmeal

The first of the home remedies for dry and flaky skin is egg and oatmeal. Oatmeal has a cleansing action and helps reinforce your skin' s protective barrier by acting as a moisturizer. Egg moisturizes the skin with its supply of vitamins E and B12.

Preparation:

Mix 2 eggs with ½ cup of oatmeal. Apply on the most dry areas of your skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with water.

    • Aloe vera + coconut oil

The fatty acids in aloe vera moisturize the skin and coconut oil nourishes and prevents aging thanks to its lauric acid and vitamin E content.

Elaboration:

Put together ½ cup of aloe gel with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and apply on the skin. After 15 minutes, gently remove the excess.

    • Milk bath

One of the home remedies for dry and flaky skin is a milk bath. The ingredients in this preparation moisturize and exert a protective effect by retaining moisture. The result: soft, silky skin and a very relaxing bath.

Preparation:

Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of liquid milk, ½ cup of powdered milk, a few drops of rose water and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir and pour into the bath water. Leave on for 20 minutes.

    • Avocado, banana and egg face mask

Deeply moisturizes the skin of the face and décolleté with the benefits of its ingredients.

Avocado contains vitamins K and E, with great antioxidant power, egg provides vitamins A, E and B12 and banana is rich in potassium and vitamins C and B6 that help maintain skin elasticity.

Preparation:

Mash ½ banana and the pulp of ½ avocado, beat the egg white and mix it all together. Apply on face, neck and décolleté for 25 minutes. Gently remove.

The most natural care for dry and flaky skin

The skin is the largest and most visible organ of our body. It covers and protects us, being the body's first line of defense.

Home remedies for dry and flaky skin, along with your daily habits of hydration and natural food, help you take care of it and show it off.

Natural cosmetics are a great ally to take care of this type of skin, with products such as Rosehip oil.

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Dra. Maria del Mar Sabaté Martínez
Written by Dra. Maria del Mar Sabaté Martínez

PhD URV 2006, Departament de Bioquímica i Biotecnologia Tesis: Estudi fisiopatològic de l'acció d'anticossos IgM anti-GM2 d'un pacient sobre la unió neuromuscular Afiliación actual: URV, Departament de Ciències Mèdiques Bàsiques

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