Easy Skin Care from Your Kitchen That Really Works~From SkinMD Natural

Just a few items from the fridge along with your natural lotion will give your dry skin a huge boost

Choosing from the hundreds of dry skin care products on the market can be a daunting task, and expensive! If you want to make things easier, join the millions of women who shop no further than their kitchen. Of course, you can’t wear food on your face in public, so you’re still going to need a dry skin care lotion. But these few simple kitchen solutions will give your dry skin the boost it needs.

There is no shortage of foods that are good for the skin. Here are three of the best.

Cucumber
Images of a woman resting with a towel covering her hair and cucumbers covering her face are so common you can’t have missed them. Does that mean that cucumbers are really good dry skin treatment? Absolutely. Cucumbers are loaded with Vitamins A and C, as well as several important and nourishing minerals. Cucumbers also contain silica, an essential component of collagen and elastic, to help keep your skin firm and resilient.

*Cucumbers are also easy to use. Throw a cucumber in the blender, then smooth it all over your face and neck. Relax for 15 or 20 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Doing this regularly will not only help your dry skin, it can also reduce swelling and wrinkles.

Yogurt
Yogurt has become extremely popular as a way to boost the immune system. Millions of ‘good’ bacteria help fight off the bad guys and help keep you healthy. But it is also excellent dry skin care. The natural antibacterial and antifungal properties also help get rid of bacteria on the skin. And the lactic acid refines the pores, and soothes, softens and tightens the skin.

*Just spread it on your face and neck every morning, leave for 5 or 10 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.

Pumpkin
Pumpkin has just about everything you need for dry skin care: Antioxidants, protein, essential fatty acids, several important minerals and a wide range of vitamins including A, C and E, several Bs, and folate. Although fresh pumpkins are usually only available in the fall, you can always buy canned. Get an organic brand to make sure you’re not going to absorb pesticide residue through your skin.

*Pumpkin is easy to use. Just mix a beaten egg white, meringue consistency is best, with a cup of mashed pumpkin, smooth it on your face and neck and rinse off after five or 10 minutes.

Nine Indispensable Dry Skin Care Tips for Summer

Natural lotion for dry skin should be at the top of your list for beautiful summer skin

The sun, the sand, the surf, sandals, sunglasses and swimsuits all add up to another great summer. But summer can also be disastrous for your skin. For the best summer skin ever, follow these nine easy indispensable dry skin care tips.

• The sun is hottest around noon. If you limit your tanning time to before 11:00 a.m. and after 2:00 p.m., you’ll have more chance of getting a tan instead of a burn. Nothing causes dry skin faster than a sunburn.

• Choose a sunscreen with as few chemicals as possible. Studies have shown that some of the chemicals in sunscreens can actually cause you to burn – especially when they’re slathered on over and over. Scientists also suspect that traditional, chemical-laden sunscreens could cause skin cancer. A natural dry skin care treatment with sunscreen added is best; it does double duty – helps prevent dry skin while also protecting your skin from the sun.

• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Dry skin care has internal and external elements; fresh fruits and vegetables are about the best internal treatment you can get. It’s also best to choose organic produce. Pesticides and other chemicals tend to dehydrate the body – the last thing you need when you’re also spending time in the drying sun.

• Rinse off quickly when you’ve been swimming – especially if you’re in the ocean or a swimming pool. The salt in the ocean is drying, as is the chlorine in the pool.

• Take short showers using lukewarm water. Long, hot showers cause dry skin. This is important for dry skin care throughout the year.

• Exfoliate once a week. Slough off those dead skin cells using a natural, gentle exfoliant like almond meal and honey. Almonds are rich in skin-friendly vitamins like A, B1, B2, B6 and E. When almonds are ground into meal, they also retain a lot of the natural oils. Mix two tablespoons of almond meal with one tablespoon of honey. Smooth onto your skin and leave for 5 or 10 minutes. Then rub it in thoroughly, and wash off gently. Do this once a week for smooth, vibrant skin.

• For pretty feet in sandals, you can also use the almond-honey exfoliant. Scrub your feet all over, paying special attention to your heels, and they’ll smooth right out. Again, once a week should be enough. If you need something a little more aggressive the first time you work on your feet, try a pumice stone.

• Wear as little makeup as possible, and try to use a natural brand. Get it at the health food store – most of the products in supermarkets or drug stores have some natural ingredients, but they contain harsh, drying chemicals as well.

• Always wear a natural lotion for dry skin. Choose a non-greasy product that doesn’t block the pores.

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