July 31, 2012

Soft Skin Goodness


At some point and time all of us suffer with dry skin. Summertime sun, the brass bitter cold of winter and/or your skin type no matter who you are or where you live. 
                                                                                       
Reading the labels of most over the counter products put my head in a whirl. Most ingredients I couldn’t pronounce.

So I went to my local health food store. Looking at the ingredients on the back of the everyday products I use… I thought I could make that as I always try to cut the cost. A little work never hurt nobody, right?

There are many different home remedy’s that have proven to be extremely effective. Some are down right strange others make sense.

The best and only way to find out what suits you best is to try and try again. I’ve found that some are good for this and others are good for that.

Don’t worry if this is all new to you. You’ll soon discover how easy and economical it is to make your own products straight from the pantry.

With these simple 5 home remedies you can kiss dry skin goodbye for good!


1. Olive Oil
Olive oil goes back centuries as a popular moisturizer. Penetrating into the skin deeply softening. Use it as you would a daily moisturizer. Gently message a small amount of the oil onto dry hands, legs, elbows, ect. before showering. After apply lightly as moisturizer.

2. Avocado
Known as an moisturizing agent it is perfect for dry skin. Mash avocado into a smooth paste. Apply to face leaving on for 20 minutes. First rinse use warm water followed with a splash of cold water to close up pores.
Use on elbows knees and heels and other rough, dry patches.

4. Baking Soda
This simple everyday ingredient seems to be one of those that come in handy for so many things.  For isolated dry areas, mix together baking soda and water to make a paste and rub onto affected area.  For a full body treatment, add 1 cup of baking soda to the bath and soak away.  Moisturize.

3. Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has a long history with helping to promote healthy skin. Being know as a long time restorative tonic for the skin. Not only toning and maintaining skin elasticity while reviving and purifying it is also a an antiseptic and naturally  anti-fungal.   Having a positive effect on acne and relieving the itch from such conditions as sunburn and eliminating fungal infections. Improves blood circulation by helping to deliver oxygen through the body.
Add 3 cups to bath and soak. Soak, away for 20 minutes. Add essential oil such as lavender to help with the harshness of the smell as it calms your mind.
Be sure to moisturize to help lock in more soft goodness.

5. Vitamin E
With it’s antioxidant properties and moisturizing qualities it’s great for the skin. Apply Vitamin E oil as a daily moisturizer.

Dry skin can be a nuisance. Try these home remedies and you will see the difference!

Nourish your skin!

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