If you have been blessed with beautiful skin, you have won a lottery! A beautiful skin is prerequisite to looking good. But look around-I am sure that you won’t find too many naturally beautiful skins! And even those who have flawless skin tend to lose that perfection. And it is because of the ever increasing pollution levels and onslaught of harsh elements.
Your skin has a protective layer of oil and has a certain level of water content, which keeps it looking good and glowing. If you lose this natural oil and skin gets dehydrated, the skin will start to peel off or you will experience a condition what is called flaky skin. Your skin will start falling off slowly in small bits like snowflakes. Sometimes, flaky skin can also be caused due to exposure to extreme temperatures and changes in lifestyle.
Needless to say that flaky skin does not look good! So, do you need to visit a dermatologist? Maybe! But first you can try something at home!
Here are top 10 home remedies for flaky skin. Try them and rediscover the beauty of your skin!
You are most likely to have apple cider vinegar in your kitchen. Use this as an application on your skin or wherever the skin is peeling. Wear gloves, cover the area of application and leave it overnight to get best results.
Aloe vera is one of the most versatile natural plants that have diverse applications for skin and many common day to day problems. Use aloe vera bulbous, cut it at the tip and rub it where the skin is peeling. If you don’t have access to aloe vera, plant one or use the aloe cream for treatment.
Honey is a natural moisturizer and is also known to have other medicinal properties. Mix some honey with a little bit of lemon, and then apply it on affected skin areas. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Wash it after sometime and dry the skin by dabbing it gently with a soft cloth. Do not rub hard as it may aggravate the condition further.
Papaya is a fruit that not only helps you lose weight but it is also rich in antioxidants and minerals that help fasten the skin’s healing process. It also fixes the flaky skin problem. Mash a little bit of papaya, mix with bit of honey and apply the mixture on the affected area to treat flaky skin.
Curd is a rich in microbes and anti-bacterial properties and hence it can be used to treat flaky skin. It will restore the skin’s natural moisture levels, providing much needed and vital Vitamin A and at the same inhibit growth of any bacteria.
You would have surely heard the old age adage, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Take an apple, mash it up and directly apply on the affected area of skin to get rid of flaky skin. You will also get glowing skin at the same time.
Fruits are your friends, if you eat them, you get healthy nutrition and their application can help you get rid of flaky skin in a few applications. Bananas are known for their viscosity and help to retain moisture in the skin and heal the skin that is falling apart. Apply banana and curd together to see it work wonders for your skin problems.
Flaky skin is a direct result of skin loosing moisture and necessary oils. Almond oil is rich in Vitamin A and hence it can be effectively used to massage the skin and nurse it back to health.
Lemon might seem to make you think that it would cause irritation but it is also help to heal the case of flaky skin, and kill any bacteria if they exist and could cause infection. Take a few tablespoons of sugar, squeeze lemon juice on it and massage the affected area for best results and to clear flaky skin.
Castor oil is really thick and it is one of the best for all skin types. It will help heal the flaky skin by aiding the body to build new cells and renew the skin.
A few of the above mentioned home remedies for dry flaky skin may sound unconvincing. However, if you have gone pillar to post looking for a remedy for flaky skin that actually works, these are worth a try. Not only are they inexpensive but also are remedies that have been tried and certified by many as the best!
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