Skin can be dry, itching, scaling or parchment-like. Many people have chronic dry skin conditions. If it is acute dry skin is usually from a lack of water or fluid absorption.<\/p>\n
There are various medical treatments for dry skin, but they are often based on steroid and other toxic cr\u00e8mes.<\/p>\n
From the natural perspective dry skin is connective tissue weakness connected with either toxic blood or what Chinese medicine considers a yin deficiency (cold on the outside but hot on the inside from general chronic weakness).<\/p>\n
Diet \u2013 eliminate tobacco, alcohol, coffee, sodas, and especially fast foods.<\/p>\n
Nutrition for Dry Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n Evening primrose oil is good for skin and female health, 500 to 1,000 mg a day.<\/p>\n Flax oil is skin and cardio protective at 4,000 mg a day, not as anti-inflammatory as fish oil.<\/p>\n Omega 3 fish oils are my favorite at 6,000 mg a day of whole salmon oil (from a health food store, not big stores), a must for cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n Aloe juice can help soothe the mucus membranes internally and reduce heat and dryness of tissues.<\/p>\n 2 tablespoons a day of dried Gogi berries helps maintain kidney energy health which helps fight kidney yin deficiency (chronic weakness of the kidneys). Kidneys help maintain moisture balance in the body.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening\/ tonifying properties.<\/p>\n Use a combination of the following herbs in liquid, capsule or powder for maximum benefit, and adjust as your condition improves. Therapeutic dose is equal to one capsule of each herb or 1 liquid dropper squeeze full of an herbal tincture 3 times a day.Sarsaparilla is a blood purifier; use along with chickweed and gotu kola.<\/p>\n Chickweed reduces dryness and heat in the skin.<\/p>\n Gotu kola is an Ayurvedic herb used for skin repair as well as for nerves and brain.<\/p>\n Dong quai is a moisturizer and especially for blood building and uterine and breast congestion for women.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n To make a cell salt solution<\/strong>, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.<\/p>\n #1 Calc fluor 6X \u2013 thickened cracked dry skin, brittle cracked skin Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.<\/p>\n Cracks and fissures with digestive problems<\/strong><\/p>\n Alumina \u2013 dry skin; skin problems with severe constipation. Person may be elderly or angry and confused.<\/p>\n Antimonium crud \u2013 with digestive problems and thick white coating on tongue. Person is sentimental and oversensitive.<\/p>\n Sepia \u2013 can also have eczema on hands; hormone imbalance; tired, exhausted, grumpy, no sex drive.<\/p>\n Sulphur \u2013 dry skin; skin conditions with heat; considered for kidney yin deficiency; person is usually messy and intellectual.<\/p>\n Fissures with depression problems <\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenicum album \u2013 dry skin that is burning; person is restless and super tidy; considered for kidney yin deficiency.<\/p>\n Petroleum \u2013 skin worse in the winter; person is fearful and forgetful.<\/p>\n Nat carb \u2013 dry skin with digestive problems, gas and bloating; person is sensitive to dairy and music.<\/p>\n Thickened skin (callus)<\/strong><\/p>\n Dulcamara \u2013 skin problem worse from damp, cold conditions; flat warts; person is confused and depressed.<\/p>\n Graphites with skin problems of obesity and tendency to large scars. Person is obstinate and has menstrual depression.<\/p>\n Sepia \u2013 can also have eczema on hands; hormone imbalance; tired, exhausted, grumpy, no sex drive.<\/p>\n Rhus tox \u2013 skin worse in cold wet weather or exposure; may also have stiff joints.<\/p>\nHerbs for Dry Skin<\/h2>\n
\nCell Salts to Help with Dry Skin<\/h2>\n
\n#9 Nat mur 6X \u2013 dry skin, person has had grief, sadness or depression
\n#12 Silicea 6X \u2013 thin shiny skin, delicate shy person; cracked and brittle nails<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nDry Skin Homeopathic Remedies<\/h2>\n