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If you or a loved one is dealing with\u00a0dry skin you are likely aware of the symptoms already.<\/p>\n
But here’s a quick recap<\/p>\n
Dry skin often results in a cracked and flaky complexion… Dry patches on various parts of the body – often on hands, feet and around the neck.\u00a0And over time dry skin can lead to chronic wrinkling and other skin conditions. Inflammatory conditions like psoriasis and eczema are most popular.<\/p>\n
While the root cause of dry skin may be unknown, choosing good moisturizers and essential oils that help balance skin health can be a big help.<\/p>\n
We choose essential oils for dry skin based on their ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Some essential oils with these qualities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Below you’ll find some recipes that you can at home which include some of the essential oils listed above. These recipes work with the essential oils listed above and combine them\u00a0with nourishing carrier oils like almond and apricot kernel oil.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Use as a moisturizer when needed. Can be stored in a dark 2-ounce glass container<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Combine ingredients in a small dark glass jar<\/a>. Shake well before every use. Apply twice daily.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Hydrosols are the lesser-known sibling of essential oils. When essential oils are steam distilled, the hydrosol (or hydrolat) is what’s left behind. Hydrosols are safe and effective hydration and nourishers.\u00a0They’re particularly helpful by aiding in the re-absorption and balancing of the skin’s oil – sebum.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Combine ingredients in a dark, 4-ounce glass spray bottle<\/a>. Spray onto dry skin day and night following cleansing.<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/p>\n Directions:<\/p>\n Most common dietary culprits of skin imbalance include:<\/p>\n These are worth eliminating from the diet to assess for a change in symptoms. Food sensitivities can wreak havoc on the skin.<\/p>\n Your best food friends to rebalance your dry skin are foods abundant in\u00a0healthy fats<\/strong> (saturated, omega-3) and trace nutrients<\/strong> (B vitamins, Vitamin A, K2). And drink lots of water.<\/p>\n Foods include high-fat sources like:<\/p>\n And foods high in skin-nourishing nutrients:<\/p>\n And of course, drink more water!<\/p>\n It’s possible that a dry skin condition could stem from internal imbalances, like a thyroid or liver problem.<\/p>\n If you have severe a severe dry skin condition that just won’t resolve it’s probably a good idea to get some blood tests done.<\/p>\n Some recommended blood tests:<\/p>\n\n
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5 Simple Essential oil and Hydrosol Based Recipes for Dry Skin<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSimple Nutritive\u00a0Moisturizer for Dry Skin<\/h3>\n
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Simple Toner \/ Cleanser for dry skin<\/h3>\n
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Simple Facial Mask for Dry Skin<\/h3>\n
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Simple\u00a0Hydrosol Spray Bottle Blend<\/h3>\n
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Simple Nourishing Bath oil Blend for Dry Skin<\/h3>\n
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Alternative Ways to Support\u00a0Dry Skin, cracked and flaky skin<\/h2>\n
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Foods to avoid.<\/h4>\n
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Foods to consume<\/h4>\n
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Check for bodily imbalances<\/h3>\n
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