Natural Remedies for Dry Skin from Menopause

Women who are going through menopause will find that their skin changes dramatically (usually for the worse). The challenge is to keep it hydrated and focus on keeping healthy from the inside out. Through the years, I've discovered some wonderful, natural remedies to help keep the skin moisturized, healthy and young looking. They range from very inexpensive to expensive, but they all help, not only your skin, but other health issues as well. That is the joy of using natural remedies. If you've got a healthy, natural tip or two, be sure to leave them in the comments box.

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Know the difference

In my second semester of massage therapy school, we had to learn about certain skin problems so we would know when to touch or not to touch. It was a slide show from hell...I always said, that if I'd seen that slide show first, I never would have become a massage therapist. In this lens, I'll show you a few skin conditions that are NOT about dry skin.

Oil added to your normal body lotion can immediately help your skin stay more moisturized. I like almond, avocado, sesame, or jojoba, but any kind will work.

Coconut oil is fantastic for many reasons. Cooking with it not only helps lose weight, it also helps the body's important need for oil at a cellular level. But the same oil (which isn't liquid) also works for your skin. This summer we've been in a drought and I've had to double down on my skin potions. I now mix coconut oil AND jojoba or almond oil with it. My skin loves this potion. When things aren't so dry, I just use coconut oil by itself.

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Definitely keeps the skin hydrated

High fiber diets holds water in your intestines. This allows for the body to rehydrate from the inside out. It also helps with lots of other health conditions such as constipation. Another alternative is Chia Seeds which can be added to smoothies, cereals, yogurt, etc. Chia Seeds help with blood sugar levels as well.

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Dry skin is also dead skin which does not absorb creams and lotions. Scrub off the dead skin with sea salt, while deeply moisturizing with oil. It's easy to make your own by just adding some oil to sea salt.

What are MUFAs? They are foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. The list includes nuts, seeds, oils, olives, avocado, and chocolate. Ideally you have 2 T with every meal of one form of a MUFA. They not only help your skin, but also help lose belly fat.

In winter conditions a humidifier is your friend. Heating systems really dry out the air of your home. If you use a wood stove, place a pot of water on top. A fountain also helps keep water in the air as do humidifiers. Benefits, besides for the skin, are also for the lungs and sinuses.

Eczema: itchy patches of dry, flaky skin. Latest thinking is that it's caused by inflammation in the body (also the underlying cause of many life-style diseases). Some suggestions are to drink oolong tea, take lukewarm showers and baths, stay in a cool environment, and treat with aloe vera gel, chamomile or calendula cream.

Psoriasis: Red, scaly patches often found on elbows, knees and scalp. Warm, sunny weather can help but be careful if taking medication that makes you sun sensitive. Natural remedies include taking soothing oatmeal baths, sipping green tea, and zinc and milk thistle supplements.

Rosacea: Acne like condition with bumps and small pustules, with flushing of face, and visible red blood vessels. Natural remedies include avoiding triggers such as spicy food, fragrances and detergents, using gentle face products, protecting your skin from cold during winter and taking supplements of zinc and copper.

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