Dry Skin

Possible Causes for Dry Skin:

• Insufficient sweating
• Excess Vata
• Excess Pitta
• Lack of oily secretions
• Environmental factors like sun, wind, hot dry aur
• Excess washing
• Excess use of soap
• Excess use of dishwashing shop etc.

Recommendations:

• The quickest though temporary solution is the application of moisturizing creams.
• Apply oil as per your body type. Sesame oil for vata-dominant, sunflower or coconut oil for pitta-dominant and corn oil for kapha-dominant.
• Take an oil enema after doing the basic cleansing enema. Use 1 cup of oil and retain it for 5-10 minutes and then let it out. The schedule for oil enema should be - everyday for the first week, every 2 days for the second week, every three days for the third week and once a week for the fourth week.
• Apply the pulp of fresh cherries to your face at night before bed. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse off.

References:

Primary Reference: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Vasant D Lad - Part 3