Dry skin is a sign of that skin which has lost its moisture content and its essential protective functions. It lacks suppleness, dries up and also has a tendency to get wrinkles easily. Wrinkles can be in the form of laugh lines, fine lines and premature aging wrinkles.
The vitiation in the vata dosha of the body makes the scaly, rough and wrinkled. There are various combination of Ayurvedic herbal remedies for cure of dry skin which are described in this article.
Ayurvedic Remedies for Dry Skin
Following the below given methods can alleviate dryness which helps keep skin supple and also guards against premature aging:
- Honey – Mix 1 teaspoon of honey to ½ teaspoon of rose water and gently apply over the face. Leave it on the skin for 20 minutes and then wash it off with luke warm water. Honey is the best natural moisturizer and soothes the dry skin.
- Fruits — Make a face pack of banana, peach, papaya and avocado. Apply it over face and other dried skin area and leave for 20 minutes. Then wash it off with warm water. Then apply natural vegetable oil or natural margarine as a moisturizer.
- Avocado — Mix half avocado with a little amount of lemon juice and spread over the cleansed face. Leave for 20 minutes. This avocado pack will nourish the skin and provides smoothness to the skin.
- Apple — Peel the skin of apple and and grate it. Cool it in refrigerator and then apply on the skin. Leave for 20 minutes and then wash with cold water. Apple cures the dry skin and makes it smooth.
- Cucumber — Cucumber can be grated and applied over the face, which is a good moisturizer for the dry skin of face and around eyes too. It also helps tighten the skin and has a refreshing and cooling effect.
- Aloe vera — It is the best herbal moisturizer. Its gel can be applied over the dry skin.
- Water — 7-8 glasses of warm water should be taken daily.
- Herbal oils – Massage with herbal oils before bath is beneficial for dry skin. Olive oil or almond oil massage works wonder for the dry skin.
- Salty, sour foods and sweet juicy fruits are also beneficial for dry skin.
Some Dry Skin Care Tips
- An oil based cleanser should be used daily.
- Face should be washed with cold water as warm water makes the skin more dry and cold water also freshens up the face.
- Thick creams based moisturizer should be used over the face.
- Sweet almond oil or musk rose oil should be used for a face massage.
Regular exercise also makes the dry skin better as it improves the blood circulation in the body. The above are few Ayurvedic remedies for dry skin cure.
