Weather condition can be blamed for dry skin condition as well as genetics. Well, opting for essential oil would go a long way in keeping your skin moist and supple. Moreover they are natural and unlike synthetic oils, wouldn’t cause harsh or unwanted skin reactions.
So, here are 5 top essential oils for dry and crack skin:
1. Lavender
The oil of lavender is distilled from the purple plant part. Besides being very soothing on the mind, lavender oil nourishes the skin and replenishes it. Lavender has a cooling and hydrating effect when diluted with a carrier oil like olive or almond.
2. Chamomile
Chamomile is extracted from a small white flower. It has antibacterial and soothing properties. It moisturizes skin and soothes any itch occurring because of dryness.
3. Rose
Rose has a wonderful smell and calming properties. It makes skin younger, reduces irritation, and moisturizes the different skin layers.
4. Ylang Ylang
One of the risks of dry skin is that it is prone to contamination. Ylang ylang has both antiseptic and moisturizing properties to help with dry and cracked skin. It also helps the natural oil glands produce more secretion to naturally maintain а soft skin.
5. Cedarwood
The cedarwood oil has a softening effect on the skin by moisturizing it deeply during the cold winter months.
