How to Treat Irritated Skin
Irritated skin signals the body of insufficient vitamin and mineral intake. Vitamin A, C, E and B-Complex are needed for smooth and hydrated skin. Adequate food sources to obtain these necessary vitamins are dark leafy vegetables, meats, nuts and fresh fruits. If skin is scaly, red and rough, topical versions of Vitamins A, C, E and B heal the present irritation on the face and body. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Cocoa butter and coconut oil Bananas Yogurt and lemon juice Egg yolk and honey Vitamin B-Complex supplement
Instructions
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Mix cocoa butter mixed with coconut oil to make a body cream. This heals skin irritated by the sun.
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Understand that potassium and Vitamin A found in bananas soothe inflammation. Mash one banana, smooth over the face and let it absorb into the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse the face.
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Know that dairy hydrates skin while the Vitamin C in the lemon juice will restore skin's balance. Make a cleanser of plain yogurt mixed with lemon juice.
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Beat an egg yolk with some honey and apply to the face for 10 minutes. Honey contains vitamins and minerals that smooth skin and egg yolks have lecithin, which has skin healing properties similar to Vitamin E.
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Vitamin B-Complex should be incorporated into a daily diet or taken as a supplement. The B-Complex maintains skin balance and overall glow.
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Tips & Warnings
Give each recipe a couple of days before jumping to the next one to evaluate the effect on the skin.
B vitamins work together and should not be taken separately unless advised by doctor.
