How to care for dry skin

For many of us cooler weather means flaky dry skin. The cause being lower humidity in the air which dries the skin. To combat dryness, try these natural dry skin care treatments.

1. Olive oil

When it comes to strategies for natural dry skin care olive oil is an amazing multitasker. It instantly grooms dry cuticles, works wonders on hands and elbows, removes makeup and soothes and conditions itchy dry skin. When your skin feels extra parched, you can dab a thin layer of organic extra-virgin olive oil under your moisturizer for an extra dose of antioxidants and good fatty acids.

2. Yoghurt or pumpkin

You can find plenty of options for natural dry skin care in your kitchen or in the  dairy aisles of your supermarket. Yogurt, especially the plain Greek variety, makes an excellent cleanser with a mild exfoliating action that will remove dry skin and leave you feeling refreshed and comfortable. Gabriel says it’s a particularly safe exfoliant for very dry skin because it exfoliates using lactic acid not scrubbing granules.