Home remedies for dry skin

The problem of dry skin is normally inevitable mainly in winter season no matter how expensive moisturizers one may use. The moisturizers do not guarantee an all time effectiveness, making the problem of dry skin common. During cold seasons, dry skin is normal but many people suffer from the problem as a result of many reasons. These reasons can be hereditary, air conditioning, bathing with hot water, atopic dermatitis, and thyroid disorders among others.  The symptoms of dry skin are flaky skin, itching, red patches and rough skin. Instead of depending on chemical-based cosmetics, it is better to try home remedies that are effective in treating dry skin. These natural remedies include;

Olive or Castor oil


A mixture of olive and castor oil are proven to be effective to bring a smooth and soft texture to the skin.  Apply the mixture in all dry parts of the skin including the face. It is then followed by placing a clean washcloth immersed in hot water in the parts of the body where the oil mixture was applied. Repeat this at least 3 to 4 times till the skin feels smoothens soft.

Honey
Rub some honey all over the skin surface including the face and wait for ten minutes before taking a cold shower. The result will be a soft glowing skin that is smooth and lovely.

Avocado mask
Avocado is an effective home remedy as it is known to be rich in natural oil that can make the skin smooth and soft all day long. Make a puree out of a ripe avocado fruit and mix with two teaspoons of curd and honey. Apply the mask (a mixture of the three ingredients) on any dry part of the body and wash after ten minutes with warm water.

Mango
Mash a fully ripe mango fruit in a container and mix with sugar in the same ratio. The mixture is used to exfoliate the skin as a pre-mask.  The rest of the mashed mango is mixed with organ oil and applied on the face. Rinse off the face after 20 minutes and see how a mango is soothing and softening the skin.

Chocolate mask
A chocolate mask made by mixing cocoa, mashed avocado and honey is known to give the skin a chocolaty texture. Use this mixture in the face and the whole body to have soft glowing skin. The mask helps in reducing marks and blemishes on the skin leaving it moistened.

Home remedies for skin rash

Skin rash are spots that appear on the surface of the skin and can range from causing just minor itches to some that can open up and ooze. In general, rashes are bumps that appear on the skin and change the natural texture or feel of the skin.

There are many different causes of skin rash that can be either an infection or a result of allergic reaction. Allergic reactions are further classified into two categories; dermal allergy occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with the allergen while systemic allergy occurs when something has been ingested, normally a type of food that one is allergic to.

In most cases, skin rash can burn, itch, swell, blister while some may just appear and cause no discomfort. The most common causes of skin rashes include food material, changes in temperature, being sensitive to some drugs, cosmetics, pollen and dust among others.

Below are some of home remedies one can use to treat skin rash when they occur;

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties making it ideal in treating skin rash or itching skin. To use the vinegar to treat rashes, one simply soaks a cotton ball into the vinegar then applies onto the affected areas.

Turmeric and dandelion

Skin rash can also signify irritation or toxicity of the liver. Herbs such as turmeric and dandelion are known remedies for liver and skin problems and can simply be added in our food. Turmeric is used to make curries while dandelion can be used in vegetable salads or slightly sautéed.  The roots of the dandelion can also be used to make soups.

Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea can also be used to get rid of skin rash, simply take some freshly dried leaves of the plant and put in a cup then add very hot water. Allow to steep then use gauze or cotton ball to apply the tea onto the skin or the rash.

Oatmeal

Oat meal contains compounds that reduce inflammation of the skin and is good at treating skin rash. It can be used to treat rashes resulting from poison ivy, chicken pox and eczema. Soak uncooked oatmeal in water till it forms a paste then apply onto the rash or add a cupful of uncooked oatmeal to bath water then soak in the water for about 30 minutes. The presence of phenol and avenanthramide chemicals in oatmeal is what makes it ideal in treating skin rash and other skin conditions.