Weather has such a big impact on our skin. During the cold months, our skin tends to get dry which leads to itchiness. After reading this post, you will know the top home remedies for dry itchy skin that will be game-changers in colder months or just whenever you are experiencing that kind of skin condition.
It has been said that your skin is your largest organ. When babies are born, they have beautiful, soft, plump skin. As we grow older, our skin tends to dry out very quickly which can lead to itchiness. If you are anything like me, you will try to find a variety of home remedies to solve problems before turning to any type of solution filled with harmful ingredients. After reading this post, you will know all about home remedies for dry itchy skin.
This post is all about home remedies for dry itchy skin.
1. Avocado Mask
The word “mask” is used here and usually a mask refers to a face mask. While you can definitely use this as a face mask, don’t limit the usefulness of a good, creamy avocado mask! This mask recipe is full of antioxidants and probiotics which will help to bring more elasticity and firmness to your skin.
Combine the following ingredients:
- 1/2 of an avocado
- 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- Manuka Honey
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
Spread the mixture on clean skin and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wipe off with a warm wash cloth.
2. Honey and Oatmeal Mask
Again, I use the word “mask” in the heading, but it can be used on any part of your skin. This home remedy for dry itchy skin will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated. To create this mask, mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 2 tablespoons of oats. Add a little water. Spread the mixture over your effected areas on your skin. You can leave the mixture on for about 20 minutes.
3. Sugar Coconut Oil Scrub
Sugar or salt scrubs are always a great way to rid yourself of dead skin. Add in some coconut oil and you are not only getting rid of your dead skin, but also adding hydration back into it. Mix 1 cup of brown or granulated sugar with 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Rub onto your skin for 30 seconds, then rinse off with warm water.
4. Oatmeal Bath
Oatmeal baths are a very common way to bring moisture back to your skin as well as relieve you of itchy patches on your skin. Put oats into pantyhose or a cheese cloth and tie to the end of your bath spigot. Turn on the water and let the warm water run through the oats. The oatmeal bath is one of the great natural home remedies for dry and itchy skin.
5. Milk and Honey Bath
Honey soothes and moisturizes the skin. Milk also has some wonderful moisturizing properties. But instead of taking a bath filled with milk, you can mix 2 cups of milk a 1/4 cup of honey into a warm (not hot because it will dry out your skin more) bath. Soak and feel your skin become more hydrated!
6. Coconut Oil/Olive Oil
Applying oil right after a shower or bath, then letting the oil sit on your covered skin overnight will bring you such soft, moisturized skin by morning! Grab a pair of pjs that you aren’t too fond of, take a warm (hot showers will dry out your skin more), and put either coconut oil or olive oil on your skin and go to bed. You will feel so moisturized in the morning!!
7. Aloe Vera
We tend to think of aloe vera with relieving sunburns. While that is most certainly a great way to use this medicinal plant, it can also be used to bring hydration back to your dry and itchy skin. Aloe can help with redness and irritation caused by dryness as well as provide healing for acne.
8. Honey
There are two types of honey, regular honey that is created by bees that collect nectar from flowers, and Manuka honey which is honey made by bees that collect honey exclusively from Manuka trees. Manuka honey has a lot of healing properties in addition to the wonderful benefits that regular contains. You can use either honey for spot-treating patches of dry and itchy skin.
9. Honey, Olive Oil, and Lemon Juice
This mixture contains so many great benefits, including moisturizing, to your skin!
Mix together 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Lather the mixture onto your effected areas and leave for 20 minutes. Wipe off with a warm wash cloth.
After the Bath/Shower is Best
Whatever moisturizing technique you are choosing, try to use it when you are fresh out of the shower or bath. Lotions and moisturizers lock in moisture, so you can help your skin absorb all of it easier by applying while your skin is damp.
WATER!
Water is also super helpful at keeping your skin from drying out. About 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. You are supposed to drink half of your weight in water each day. Trying to reach this goal will help your skin as well. I like to use a cup similar to this one below to help remind myself how much water I have drank and how much more I need to go.
Conclusion
Keeping your skin feeling soft and hydrated is something we all need to focus on. We need to be taking care of our bodies. When we have symptoms like dry itchy skin, we need to pay attention to what our bodies are telling us and respond appropriately. These home remedies for dry itchy skin will help your skin to not only feel better, but to look better too!
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