Dry Skin and Its Causes

The skin on your face is even more sensitive as it acts as a kind of barometer for your body to detect heat and cold.

CHAPPED AND DRY HANDS
If you suffer badly from chapped hands then try our home remedy for hand pain. You could also try a combination of Carrier and Essential Oils from our list below.

• Over exposure to the sun
• Cold months of winter
• Lack of nutrition
When you have a lack of nutrition, the body begins to draw nutrients from other parts, such as the skin, leaving it dry.
• A slow thyroid
• Washing in hot water excessively
• Chemicals in cosmetics and other products
Chemicals trap toxins, clog pores, and can suck the nutrients right from your skin leaving them brittle.
• Diabetes
• Exposure to wind and other elements
• Free Radicals

• Olive Oil is generally used as a carrier oil in products such as cocoa body butter because of how easily it absorbs into the skin. However it is able to be used on its own. It contains a high content of Vitamin E which is very moisturizing and beneficial for skin health. However, many people prefer to use it mixed with something else as it can leave a slightly greasy feeling when used alone.

• Raw Cocoa Butter is great for dry skin . It contains many vitamins and minerals that create a protective barrier on the skin, allowing it to regenerate and hydrate itself. It is one of my favorite products, in the raw form it only takes a little bit to go a long way. I have found that when I use raw cocoa body butter, it leaves my skin hydrated for about 3 days before I need to apply any more. The raw products are so much better because all of the minerals and vitamins are still in tact and not watered down like many of the store brands.

CARRIER OILS