Dry Skin Remedies

It's that time of year where your skin feels as dry as the Sahara Desert!  You itch all over and no matter how much lotion you put on, you still feel dry!  If you don't get pedicures on a regular basis you probably have noticed that your heels are rough and cracked and could probably be used to sand down a piece of wood to a nice glossy sheen.  Well I am here to let you know that there are things you can do that will leave your skin feeling soft and moisturized without breaking the bank.

First off, stop the hot showers!!!  Believe me, I know how good it feels to step into a shower so hot you could probably hard boil an egg on a cold winter morning, but nothing could be worse for your skin.  The heat strips your skin of moisture and will leave you itching all day long.  If you have a bath tub try taking an oatmeal bath.  You'll need a blender, food processor or coffee grinder and 1 cup of oatmeal. You can use instant oatmeal (unflavored), quick oats or slow cooking oats- all work equally as well.  Blend or process till you have a very fine, consistent powder.  Sprinkle the oatmeal in a tub of  running water and mix with your hand breaking up any clumps you find.  This will help sooth your dry skin.  It makes a great facial mask as well!  Take 5 – 6 tablespoons of ground oatmeal in a bowl and add water to make a thick and smooth paste. Spread the mixture on your face evenly and let dry.  Rinse it with cold water. You can also add milk instead of water to make your facial skin more nourished (Great for acne prone skin).

Once you are out of the shower/bath, I suggest using my product of the week, Eucerin Calming Itch- Relief.  This works wonders for really dry skin!  I have tried a lot of different lotions and creams to help take the itch out of my dry skin and this has been the only one that works for me and works all day long!  I love this stuff and you can find it everywhere!!! 

Now for those dry heels!!!  The best thing to do is use a body scrub to slough off the dead, dry skin cells, then use a thick rich cream, coco butter works well, then put on some soft fluffy socks and sleep with them on.  The next morning you will wake up to nice soft heels.  Do this every night before bed!!!

These are my suggestions for keeping your skin soft and moisturized during the winter season.  If you have any remedies I would love to hear them!!!