3 DIY Food-Based Home Remedies to Treat Dry Skin

This soothing cream combines the moisturizing properties of coconut oil with the healing benefits of fresh aloe gel, making it perfect for redness, itching, and irritation. It’s also an excellent alternative to chemical-laden aloe lotions.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil (at room temperature)
• Aloe gel from 2 aloe leaves (or 100% pure bottled aloe vera gel)

Instructions:

1. If the coconut oil is solid, gently warm it in a pot of water until it softens.
2. Mix the coconut oil and aloe gel in a bowl or mason jar.
3. Store at room temperature for one week with fresh aloe, or up to three weeks with bottled aloe.

Benefits:  Aloe and coconut are two of the most healing skin applications you can use. Coconut oil is great for your immune system and fights off bacteria while also moisturizing the skin. Aloe will help soothe redness and even sores you might have from dry skin. It also aids in healing quickly.

This blend harnesses the power of tea tree oil, known for its ability to soothe dry skin and reduce flaking, combined with the nourishing benefits of olive oil, rich in vitamin E and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic olive oil
• 5-6 drops of tea tree essential oil

Instructions:

1. Combine the olive oil and tea tree oil in a blender for better incorporation.
2. Store in a well-sealed jar at room temperature.

Benefits: Tea tree oil can also help fight bacteria and skin fungal infections. Olive oil is also great for healing smaller sores or scratches and even stops itching almost immediately by reducing inflammation due to its healthy fats.

This nutrient-packed spread not only hydrates but also fights signs of aging. Hemp oil, rich in healthy fats, vitamin E, and chlorophyll, improves skin texture while avocado provides additional moisture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic hemp oil
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled

Instructions:

1. Blend the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Store in the fridge and use within a few days, as it may go rancid at room temperature.
3. Apply lightly and rinse after 30-45 minutes to enjoy its benefits.

Benefits: Hemp seeds also contain omega-3 3-fatty acids, so applying this to your skin may benefit you in more ways than one. Since we absorb everything we put on our skin, this spread may also lift your mood and spirits too! For dryness, it will help reduce itching, repair the skin, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles thanks to the avocado.