Lotion for Dry Skin


Harsh weather, soaps, ruthless pollution, indiscriminate use of beauty products and unhealthy lifestyle are some of the reasons for dry skin. Dry skin is flaky, itchy and a visual sore. Lotions are an important part of keeping the skin healthy, hydrated and moisturized. With a glut of advertisements claiming to make your skin look radiant and flawless overnight, it's easy to get trapped. Choosing a lotion for dry skin is pretty much a trial and error method. The only advice that I can give you is use a lotion which is SPF 15 or greater. This will least of all prevent the pitiless burning of your skin. The best lotion for dry skin is the one that is made at home, since they are 100% natural and reasonably priced. So let's see what is takes to make some good lotion for dry skin at home.

Lotions to Help Moisturize Dry Skin

Almond and Cocoa

Ingredients
  • Vitamin E capsule, 1
  • Rose oil, 1 to 2 drops
  • Aloe vera gel, cups
  • Rosewater, cups
  • Grated beeswax, oz
  • Lanolin, 1 teaspoon
  • Cocoa butter, cup
  • Almond oil, cup
Method

Melt the cocoa butter, almond oil, beeswax and lanolin over slow heat. Keep stirring them, so that they mix well. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Add the rosewater, aloe vera gel and rose oil to it. Mix them well. Now cut the vitamin E oil capsule and whip the mixture. Let it sit for a while. Once it cools down, pour it in a jar and store it in a cool dry place.

Myrrh and Olive Oil

Ingredients
  • Distilled water, cup
  • Vitamin E capsules, 2
  • Myrrh oil, 2 - 4 drops
  • Geranium oil, 6 - 8 drops
  • Lecithin, 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil, cup
Method

Heat the myrrh, geranium and olive oil on a slow heat. Add the other ingredients (except water) and mix them well. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool down. Now add the distilled water and whip the mixture. If the fragrance is too strong, add some more water. This lotion not only replenishes the moisture but also saves the skin from premature aging.

Almond and Lavender Oil

Ingredients
  • Almond oil, 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil, cup
  • Distilled water
  • Lavender petals, cup
  • Grapefruit seed extract, 12 drops (approximately)
  • Any of your favorite essential oil, 10 drops (approximately)
Method

Heat the petals and the oils over slow heat. Let the mixture sit overnight. Later, strain the leaves and add the remaining ingredients. Mix the solution well and pour them in a jar and store it in a cool and dry place.

If you don't want to make lotions at home you can try the ready-made options too. Eucerin, Cetaphil, RevaleSkin, Coffeeberry Day Cream, Yonka's Pamplemousse and Chanel's Hydramax are some of the options available in the market. Neutrogena Dry Skin is also good for moisturizing the skin. For best results, always apply the lotion immediately after a bath.

Lotion for dry skin work if you adhere to a strict skin care regimen. The mainstay of reviving your skin is drinking a lot of water. Water, in fact, is the best lotion for dry skin. Add a few drops of oil (essential oils like jojoba oil or a carrier base like coconut oil) to your bathtub. This will entirely coat your body with moisture. Your skin is the reflection of your self grooming habits and your lifestyle. Fix them up, to bask in the glow of your beautiful skin. Take care!

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