Dry Skin Home Remedies
This page describes various dry skin home remedies using the
herbs and essential oils listed below.
Herbs: chamomile, comfrey,
elder flower, rose
Essential oils: chamomile,
sandalwod, rose
Herbal Facial Sauna
Steam from a facial sauna helps to open the pores, wash impurities, and
hydrate the skin. An herbal facial sauna is one way to gently, but
deeply cleanse your skin.
- 1.5 quarts water
- 6 tablespoons mixture of the herbs listed above for your
skin type
- Almond or jojoba oil optional (both are natural oils that
absorb into skin easily and provide additional moisture benefits.
- Bring water to boil in a large pot.
- Turn off heat then add in herbal mixture. Re-cover the pot
and allow herbs to steep for 5 minutes.
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water. Apply
a thin layer of almond or jojoba oil to your face - this is a great
added moisturizer for dry skin.
- Place the pot on a table (don't forget to use a pad so the
table doesn't burn!) and remove the lid. Take a towel and place it over
your head creating a tent. Be careful not to stick your face too close
to the steam. This method will capture the steam and create a
sauna-like effect. Stay under the tent for 10 minutes but lift the
towel as needed to regulate the temperature.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, and follow with a gentle facial
scrub and facial mask if desired.
Our editors have found that using a facial mask immediately after a
facial sauna helps pull out all the blackheads in my skin.
Aromatherapy Facial Oil
Natural facial oils can be excellent facial moisturizers and absorb
easily into the skin.
- 1 ounce jojoba oil
- 10 drops of one of the essential oils from list above (or
you can use a combination of oils from the list)
- Combine your essential oils with the jojoba oil in a dark
glass bottle. A glass pharmacy bottle with a dropper works best for
dispensing smaller drops of oil.
- After cleansing your skin with warm water, gently massage
3-4 drops of the moisturizing oil onto your damp skin.
References:
Herbal Healing Secrets for Women by Vukovic (2000)
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