Recipes For Dry Skin Care Using Herbs And Essentials Oils
Dry skin is generally due to less oil and moisture produced by
sebaceous glands. Simple dry skin results from lack of natural
oils affecting mostly women under age of 35 years, while complex
dry skin lacks both oil and moisture and is distinguished by
fine lines, enlarged pores and sagging skin that happens with
aging. Alternatively, dry skin could be results from genetic
condition, poor diet especially deficiencies of vitamin A and
the B vitamins, exposure to environmental factors such sun,
wind, or aggressive usage of chemicals, cosmetics and excessive
bathing with harsh soaps.
To name a few essential oils for dry skin are Chamomile,
Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood and
Ylang-Ylang.
- Aloe Vera gel applied topically helps to remove dead skin
cells and is soothing, healing and moisturizing.
- Calendula & comfrey with its skin softening properties are
used in facial sauna.
- 4 - 5 drops of lavender oil to bath water followed by
application of diluted evening primrose oil or Aloe Vera cream
moistens the dry skin.
- Evening primrose oil contains essential fatty acid to
strengthen skin cells and boost their moisture content.
- Drink tea brewed with chamomile, dandelion or peppermint. Teas
of Borage, fennel, coltsfoot or calendula help improve the skin.
Add 1 tsp of either herb to 1 cup of boiling water and drink
daily.
- Tea tree oil with its skin penetrating properties helps to
moisturize and smooth the skin.
Treat yourself with these recipes using herbs and essential oils
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Dry skin mask - Obtain a smooth paste by mixing 6 ounce of
unflavored yoghurt, few finely crushed almonds, 2 tsp honey and
wheat germ oil each. Apply and massage of your skin for 20
minutes. Wash off with cold water. Crushed almonds exfoliate and
eliminate dead skin, honey aids in adhering mask to skin and
vitamin E in wheat germ oil fights radicals.
Home made balm for dry, chapped lips - Heat