| If you are like me, the winter season dries out my | | | | staying power than lotions and really lock in the |
| skin horribly. It's not just my face that seems to dry | | | | moisture. Apply to skin right out of the shower then |
| out, my legs become dry and flaky and get really | | | | pat dry. |
| itchy. This unusually dry skin is a result of oil glands | | | | Safflower oil - A reader had posted this |
| producing less oil due to the colder temperatures. | | | | recommendation on another dry skin article and said |
| Another factor is low humidity in the home and | | | | it worked really well for her. |
| outdoors. There is no moisture available for your skin | | | | For superb moisturizing bath oil, add 5 drops of your |
| to absorb. These combined factors of less humidity | | | | favorite essential oil to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil such |
| and less oil production in the skin makes for dreadful | | | | as almond or safflower. Shake bottle thoroughly. For |
| dry, itchy skin. | | | | instance you can add lavender essential oil or a |
| It is not a problem figuring out what your skin needs | | | | lavender and rosemary blend. However, I feel that a |
| - it needs moisture and extreme hydration to relieve | | | | note of caution is due here - when working with |
| the dryness and itchiness. The problem is finding a | | | | essential oils - know their properties as they are |
| product that really hydrates and soothes the skin. | | | | potent. For instance rosemary has stimulating effects |
| From my experience lotions loaded with fragrances | | | | and should not be used by pregnant women as an |
| seemed to do more harm than good. They actually | | | | example. Be sure you understand the properties of |
| made my legs itch more! I have tried Eucerin which | | | | essential oils before using them in any skin care |
| worked for me as it does not contain fragrances | | | | products. |
| which are known irritants for dry and/or sensitive | | | | Other ways to combat dry skin is to avoid hot |
| skin and it seemed to lock in moisture. Additionally, I | | | | showers, and if bathing do not stay in the tub to long |
| have tried various homemade treatments which have | | | | as it strips away natural oils in the skin. If you are a |
| worked well and relived the dryness and itchiness on | | | | bather then consider a milk bath or bath oils to |
| my legs. | | | | moisturize the skin while bathing. |
| Below are just a few of some natural ingredients | | | | Consider humidifier for your home. Don't have a |
| that will relieve dry skin and they are easy on the | | | | humidifier, then just place a few bowls of water by |
| environment too! | | | | the heat registers. |
| Almond oil, Olive oil or Vitamin E - oils have more | | | | |