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We all hate when our skin is not as we would like it to be. One of the most common conditions that affect our skin is to have dry skin. There are many factors that can cause dryness, such as cold weather, bathing excessively with harsh soaps, using cosmetic products that are not good for our skin, too much sun or wind exposure, or medical conditions such as dermatitis. The main symptoms of dry skin are that the skin feels rough and tight, because there is a low level of sebum and the skin is not able to retain moisture. We will look into some home made recipes to give you a couple of ideas, in case you cannot purchase those expensive creams that are sold in stores

One of the things that you can do is to apply essential oils on your skin. Some of the oils that you can use are rose hip oil, lavender oil, chamomile, and Sandalwood oil. For instance, Rose hip oil is very effective because it has high levels of vitamin A and C, which are great for the skin. Some people also use it to diminish scarring and photo aging.

Drinking plenty of water is a basic. Otherwise, no matter what you apply on your skin, you will never really solve the problem. Another idea is for you to mix in a blender 1/2 a cup of baking soda, 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of warm water. Pour the mixture into the running water that's filling up your tub when you take a bath. You will see how soothing it can be.

Other Options to Fight Dry Skin

Cucumbers are vegetables that you can make a paste of and help your dry skin. After you apply the mix, you have to wait 10 minutes before you wash it off. Repeating this procedure a couple of times during the week will lead you to excellent results. Another tip is to mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with a spoon of baby oil and apply it on your skin or apply a thick layer of Vaseline. For both tips, you have to leave them on approximately 20 minutes and then rinse.

If you are not as affected by dryness of the skin as others are, we still have some advice for you: try not to shower with very warm water, use a good factor of sun block when you are exposed to the sun, and have plenty of water during the day. Also, make sure that you apply a moisturizing cream or a dry skin balm daily.