The Fiji Times

Dry skin problems? Try out new remedies

- By LOSALINI VUKI Oatmeal bath.

KEEP your skin hydrated with home remedies that could help give you a smooth and healthy skin it truly deserves. Although dry skin maybe common, there are ways to get rid of your pesky dry skin the allnatural way.

Website healthline.com reports dry skin could be a symptom that indicates a more serious diagnosis.

“But in most cases, dry skin is caused by environmen­tal factors that remove moisture from the skin.”

Coconut oil

You can use coconut oil daily on even the most sensitive parts of your body. These include the area underneath your eyes and around your mouth. Another advantage of coconut oil is that you don’t need to mix it with anything. Coconut oil is gentle enough for substantia­l everyday use.

Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly, also known as mineral oil, covers the skin in a protective layer. It traps moisture underneath. This helps heal dry, irritated skin patches.

Oatmeal baths

Oatmeal is common folk remedy for irritated skin. This remedy is especially effective if you’re seeking to relieve itching. After you’ve taken an oatmeal bath, make sure you moisturise your skin to lock in the barrier. You can make an oatmeal bath at home. Use a food processor to chop oatmeal into a fine powder, then stir it into warm water. You can also try one of the many commercial products available to make an oatmeal soak. Gloves

Hands tend to experience the most direct contact with environmen­tal irritants. These include dish soap and laundry detergent. Get in the habit of wearing gloves when your hands are in water. Your hands also take a lot of abuse when temperatur­es drop and you’re working outside in the cold. Wearing insulated gloves while doing household chores, or when you’re outside in extreme temperatur­es can cut down

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