Natural Solutions for Dry Skin

Important! Always consult your doctor before trying these or any home remedies. "Natural" does not mean it is safe for everybody.
Olive oil: Apply olive oil with a swab every night after washing the face.
Fresh fruit mask: Whisk 2 strawberries, 1 banana and 1/2 avocado. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture and spread on the face and neck. Leave on for 15 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

Persimmon mask: Make a puree with persimmon pulp and add a teaspoon of olive oil to it. Apply to the face avoiding the skinbeneath the eyes. Leave on for 20 minutes. Remove with milk.
Wheat germ: Add two tablespoons of wheat germ to your cereal every morning. Its high content of vitamin E is very beneficial to dryskin.
Avoid tobacco: Smoking hampers oxygenation of the tissues which causes skin to dry and wrinkle very quickly.
Oatmeal mask: Mix two tablespoons of honey, a tablespoon of olive oil, and oatmeal. Apply the mask and leave for about 10 minutes. Wash.
Avocado: If an avocado is too ripe, do not throw it away. Make a puree and apply to the face for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water. If your skin is extremely dry, repeat 2 times per week.
Fruit gel: Mix 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of apple juice. Put in the microwave for one minute or until it is dissolved. Put the gelatin in the refrigerator. Right before it sets, apply it on your face. Wait until it dries, and wash your face with cold water.
Sunflower oil: Apply to the face to prevent skin from losing moisture.
Mashed carrots: For chapped or dry skin, apply cold mashed carrots on the affected area.
Potato and olive oil: Mix one tablespoon of grated potato, one teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of natural yogurt. Apply over clean, dry skin. Let it work for 15 minutes. If your skin is cracked, do not use the yogurt.
Banana mask for dry skin: Whisk a ripe banana, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon yogurt into a cream. Spread on the face and neck and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.