Dry skin itches. Excessive dryness gives birth to itchiness. But the dry north wind of winter is not the only reason of dryness of skin. Other causes of dry skin may be too much exposure in the sun, pollution in the air, infection and lack of hydration.

Whatever may be the reason, you can solve your dry itchy skin problem on your own with simple home remedies. This article will help you in this matter.

Ten Tips To Remove Dry Itchy Skin

Massage Oil

Massaging oil on body is an excellent way to remove dryness from your skin. Some oils that are excellent for body are olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, etc. Olive oil is rich with vitamin C and it helps to improve skin’s texture. Coconut oil contains a high amount of cream. It helps to cure dryness of the skin. Almond oil also makes your skin smooth and soft and cures itchiness.

Use Milk

Milk is an excellent product for the skin. It hydrates, nourishes and removes dirt from the deepest of the deep. You can apply full cream milk allover your body. Wait for half an hour. Then rub your skin gently.

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You will find that sticky black substance is coming out. It is actually dust and grease that was on your skin and was creating an irritation. Mixture of milk and coconut oil is a good product to clean your skin.

Use Yogurt

Yogurt is an excellent product to clean your skin without making the skin dry. Beat some yogurt and apply that on your skin. When it gets dry, wash and wipe your skin dry.

Neem, Basil Leaves, Turmeric

Neem leaves and basil leaves are two excellent products for the skin. They have antifungal and antiseptic quality. For this reason if your skin itches due to some bacterial infection, neem and basil leaves work excellent.

Take some fresh neem or basil leaves. Grind them into paste. Apply that paste on itchy skin. Wait for an hour and then clean it with plain water. Neem water is also excellent for itchiness. Boil some fresh neem leaves in water and use that water to wash your skin.

Turmeric is another excellent anti fungal and antiseptic product for skin. You may apply turmeric paste alone or may mix it with neem paste or basil paste. This mixture cures itchiness of skin very effectively and very quickly.

Apply Honey

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Honey is a good natural antioxidant and it heals up skin effectively. Apply raw honey on your skin. It is a good natural moisturizer for skin.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is extremely beneficial for skin. Soak table spoon oatmeal in warm water to make them soft and apply that on your skin. They remove dirt without removing the oil.

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A Weekly Mask

A weekly body mask is necessary to remove dry itchy skin. To make it take half cup yogurt, teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon any body oil, rose water, cucumber juice, gram flour and risk whisk. Mix everything and apply it on your whole body. Keep it to get dry. Then wash with plain water. This mask helps to keep your body hydrated and oily and nourishes your skin.

Cream and Moisturizer

Apply cream and moisturizer after every wash to prevent dryness. Restrict the use of soap because soap makes your skin dry.

Drink Water

Drink lots of water to keep skin hydrated. Moreover water helps to remove toxin through urine. Excessive toxin level in body may create irritation and itchiness.

There are so many ways to fight your dry itchy skin. Pick some of them.