Dry skin has a low level of sebum, can be prone to sensitivity, has a parched look caused by its inability to retain moisture, and feels tight and uncomfortable after washing. Dry skin care is needed, especially in the winters and you can use the following herbs, which will be beneficial for your vegan skin. To name a few essential oils for dry skin care are Geranium, Lavender, Chamomile, Hyssop, patchouli, Sandalwood, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang.
- Calendula and comfrey have properties to soften the skin and can be used in a facial sauna or to make herbal or floral waters. Comfrey tends to lessen redness and soothes irritated skin.
- Aloe Vera is very healing, soothing, and moisturizing and helps to remove dead skin cells. You can apply aloe vera gel topically on the affected areas.
- It is advantageous to drink teas of dandelion, camomile, or peppermint. Fennel, borage, coltsfoot, or calendula tea also helps to improve the skin, and you can add 1 tsp. of herbs to 1 cup of boiling water and drink it daily for dry skin care.
- Dry skin care can be taken by adding 5 drops of lavender oil or oat extract to your bath water, and after the bath, apply diluted evening primrose oil or aloe vera cream. Evening primrose oil contains essential fatty acids, which strengthen the skin cells and boost their moisture content.
- If your hands are dry or chapped, massage them with rose, chamomile, or sandalwood oils mixed with hydrating base oil like avocado, hazelnut, or evening primrose.
- Tea tree oil is also known to penetrate into the skin’s cellular level and you can add 1 drop of oil to your favorite day or night cream to help moisturize and smooth skin.
- Mix wheat germ oil with your favorite essential oil for an energizing natural hand moisturizer.
Simple dry skin results because of lack of natural oils, and affects most women under the age of 35 years, while complex dry skin lacks both moisture and oil, distinguished by enlarged pores, fine lines, and sagging skin that happens with aging, thus dry skin care must be taken at all ages.
