How to Heal Dry, Itchy Skin

1. How to get relief from dry itchy skin. I use to suffer from really dry skin and would have dry patches on the back of my legs and other areas. To get rid of dry skin you need a good moisturizer and to evaluate your current products that your using. A good moisturizer will hydrate the skin.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• moisturizer
• shower gel
• towl
• natural products

1. Take a shower as normally; however start considering products that are natural that are paraben and sulphate free. Products that contain alcohol and fragrance dry out the skin and can also irritate the area where the skin is severely dry.

2. Purchase a moisturizer that is deep penetrating which contains healing extracts and essential oils including shea and cocoa butter and lanolin. These ingredients are Effective for irritated dry skin and for psoriasis and eczema. Avoid products that contain baby oil and petroleum jelly.

3. Apply moisturizer to the skin and pay special attention to the dry areas like elbows, knees, feet and cracked heels.

4. Start with applying the moisturizer twice a day until the skin heals and then just apply as part of your daily ritual of getting dressed for the day.

Tips & Warnings

• paraben and sulfate free products
• olive oil is also a good remedy for dry skin
• don't use baby oil or products the contain non safe minerals

Resources

• Natural Beauty Products
• Wellness Products

[mkh1958]

on 10/22/2009 Very good article on how to heal dry itchy skin! ***** and recommendation

[babblebubble]

on 10/20/2009 I have so much trouble in this area. In the winter, especially, my hands are terrible. I will add this article to my favorites. Thank you. (5* and a rec)

[cis4car]

on 10/9/2009 Good article on how to heal dry and itchy skin..thanks
5*

[nikkia623]

on 10/9/2009 Great tips!!