Prevent Dry And Dehydrated Skin In Summer, Try This Every Day

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JAKARTA - Dry and dehydrated skin is a skin condition that loses its water content, causing the skin to become dry or even dehydrated. This skin problem can occur in various skin types, ranging from normal, dry, to oily skin. If you have dry or dehydrated skin, take a look at some of the tips below, launching Healthline, Friday, August 26 to find out how to deal with it.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil has emollient properties that can fill the spaces between skin cells, thus creating a smoother skin surface. That's why the naturally occurring saturated fatty acids in coconut oil can moisturize and smoothen the skin.

You can use coconut oil every day even on the most sensitive parts of the body. This includes the area under your eyes and around your mouth. Another advantage of coconut oil is that you don't need to mix it with anything.

Petroleum jelly

According to a study, petroleum jelly can heal dry skin. Petroleum jelly, also known as mineral oil, is able to cover the skin with a protective layer that traps the skin's natural moisture.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a common folk remedy to treat irritated skin due to dryness. Oatmeal has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation. Oatmeal is also effective in reducing itching on the skin.

You can make an oatmeal mask at home. Use a food processor to crush the oatmeal into a fine powder, then stir it into the warm water solution. After it cools down, apply it on the problem areas of the skin.

Consumption of antioxidants and omega-3

Apart from the outside, you can improve your dry skin from the inside with the consumption of healthy foods. There are several foods that can help your skin look healthier. Antioxidant-rich foods can minimize damage from toxins and help your body make new cells. Some foods that are beneficial for skin health include:

blueberries tomatoes carrots peas nuts Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon