How To Make A Homemade Moisturizing Cream For Dry Skin

There are some moisturizers that can be easily made at home to help hydrate dry skin, leaving it more beautiful and softer. There are many natural ingredients that can be used, because they contain moisturizing properties such as coconut, oatmeal, coconut oil and aloe vera.

It is important to apply the cream daily after bathing and drink 1.5 to 2 L of water a day. For best results, you can exfoliate your body and face at least 2 times a month to help remove dead skin cells and moisturize the skin more easily. See how to make a homemade face and body scrub. 

Coconut moisturizing cream with oatmeal

How to make a homemade moisturizing cream for dry skin

Coconut promotes skin hydration and, because of this, is a great ingredient to be used in creams for the treatment of dry skin. In addition to this, when associated with oatmeal, it is possible to nourish and protect the skin because oatmeal has properties that help the renewal of skin cells, contributing to a smooth, soft and nourished skin.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of shredded coconut;
  • 1 tablespoon of oatmeal;
  • 1 cup of warm milk.

    • How to prepare

    Whisk all ingredients in a blender until it becomes a uniform cream and place on all areas where the skin is quite dry. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

    Moisturizing aloe vera cream with coconut oil

    Aloe vera or also known as aloe vera is an excellent natural moisturizer, besides having disinfectant properties in case there is any small wound on the skin. See other properties of aloe vera. In the case of coconut oil, it is a rich source of vitamin E, which is important to keep the skin hydrated. See also the properties of coconut oil here.

    Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of aloe vera or aloe vera;
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.

    • How to prepare

    Wash the aloe leaves very well, open and remove the pulp until you get 1/2 cup. Then mix the coconut oil until a uniform paste is formed, you can use the blender to mix the ingredients better. Place the cream in a container and keep the container away from sunlight. 

    Another excellent option for dry skin is Macadamia or Rosehip oil, which has properties that deeply nourish the skin and help fade stretch marks, scars and wrinkles on the skin. See how to use rosehip oil.

    8 Tips to keep skin well hydrated

    To properly moisturize dry skin, which is characterized by dull skin with a tendency to flake it is advised:

  • Use good quality moisturizing liquid soap;
  • Avoid very long baths in very hot water;
  • Do not rub the skin with the towel, gently drying the whole body;
  • Always apply a good moisturizer for dry skin all over the body, respecting the manufacturer’s instructions;
  • Exfoliate the skin at least 2 times a month to remove dead cells and facilitate skin hydration;
  • Avoid alcohol-based solutions;
  • Avoid only the use of oils, as they do not always moisturize the skin properly;
  • Ingest at least 2 liters of water a day.

    • In addition to this, it is also important to avoid sun exposure and wind, as they can also leave the skin dry, being important to use sunscreen mainly on the face or in case of going to the beach, and properly cover the face during the winter in case there is wind, for example.

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