Dry Skin Tips

In most cases, dry skin is caused by environmental factors that remove moisture from the skin. Fortunately, you can use home remedies to address dry skin symptoms and restore moisture:

 • Coconut oil has emollient properties that hydrate and smooth your skin.

 • Petroleum jelly traps moisture underneath and helps with healing dry, irritated skin patches.

 • Foods that are rich in antioxidants and omega-3s can contribute to healthy skin. These include beans, peas, carrots, blueberries and tomatoes.

 • Olive oil is filled with anti-ageing antioxidants and hydrating squalene which heals dry, irritated, or inflamed skin, and can also help in repairing wrinkles or sunspots.

 • Various studies have found honey to be moisturising, healing and anti-inflammatory and is therefore an ideal at-home treatment to relieve dry skin.

 • Wearing insulated gloves while doing household chores, or when you’re outside in extreme temperatures, can cut down on dry, irritated skin.

 • While most people tend to take hot showers, these can scald the skin and cause damage. Take short showers with water that’s warm, not hot.

 • Keeping a humidifier in your home can help minimise the dryness caused by home heating systems.

Remember that extremely dry skin can be an indication of a more serious condition. If home remedies aren’t helping, contact your team at The Local Choice Pharmacy for trusted advice.