The human Skin is made up of millions of pores on its upper layer called the epidermis. These pores act as moisture retainers and also excrete excess toxins and water from the skin in the form of sweat. This process causes three different types of skin in human beings: normal skin, where there is optimum moisture absorption; oily skin, where there is more moisture secretion; and dry skin, where there is excessive moisture absorption.

Dry skin absorbs all possible moisture due to which the upper layer becomes dry. This type of skin cannot use the available moisture efficiently in keeping the skin moisturised due to which the skin becomes rough, scaly and is prone to itchiness and flakiness. This type of skin needs to be constantly hydrated as the ability of the pores to produce moisture on their own is limited.

Causes of acne on dry skin:

Acne can affect those with dry skin too and the following are some of the causes of the same:

Dead skin cells:

As the skin is already very dry, dead skin cells tend to accumulate on the surface of the skin. With no proper excretion and ejection system available, these cells form clumps along with the dirt and pollution in the environment, to form large red pustules of acne.

Clogged pores:

Pores on the skin get clogged with pollution, dirt and grime from the air and seep into the skin. As there is no moisture in the skin, this will affect the inside of the epidermis and cause abrasions and scratches inside. In the absence of triggers such as sweat, people with dry skin tend to not wash their face as often, fearing soaps and chemicals will hurt their skin even more. This results in the pores getting too clogged up. With clogged pores, the skin does not get proper air and refreshment, thus acne is formed.

Damaged skin:

Dry skin tends to get damaged very fast with soaps and face washes full of sulphates. The skin becomes itchy and stretchy and this often results in flakes coming off and scales forming on the skin. This damaged skin, then becomes a breeding site for infections and bacteria that cause acne as this type of skin becomes very sensitive to any kind of external invasion.

Body temperature:

When there is no proper excretion of excessive moisture from the skin, the body tends to absorb all moisture leaving it dry, the internal body temperate becomes warm. This warm body temperature is a breeding ground for acne and causes lots of angry red marks on your face.

Stress:

Stress is a major trigger for any kind of acne eruption. Stress and a busy and hectic life lead to the secretion of stress hormones which are similar to adrenaline and hormones used by animals to protect themselves at the time of an attack. This hormone keeps us in an awakened state of alertness and stops all other bodily functions due to which the already dry skin becomes drier and causes acne to erupt, thus it is necessary to overcome stress and anxiety.

Smoking:

Smoking is a very horrible habit, the smoke from cigarette reacts with your already sensitive, dry skin to cause unwanted reactions on the epidermis. On the inside, the smoke causes more dryness as the body tries to compensate for the tobacco and the toxins, this flairs up the acne problem. Today we can easily find many natural ways to quit smoking as smoking is not only harmful for skin but also for the rest body.

Home remedies for dry skin with acne:

You can try the following home remedies for dry skin with acne to try control your the problem:

Yogurt:

Yogurt is a natural moisturiser and contains healthy dairy fats and proteins. Protein is important for rejuvenating the skin and makes the skin whole again. You can use yogurt as such, on your face or make a face pack out of it.

• Take a small cup of yoghurt and add a bit of lemon to it.
• Mix well to make a face pack
• Rub this softly on your face in circular motions to moisturise your skin and let it attack the acne.

Lemon is a natural astringent and an antibacterial which will help reduce the acne on your face.

You can make another face pack by adding a bit of honey and almond oil to the mix and place it on your face for 20 minutes.

Honey has anti-inflammation properties and helps soothe the acne. Almond oil and yogurt give essential moisture to the skin to counter any further breakouts.

Honey:

Honey has useful anti-inflammation properties and is very nutritive for the skin. The texture of honey along with natural whole sugar present in it heals the skin. Honey can be used with other natural ingredients and on its own to form a face pack to treat your acne riddled skin.

One of the best combinations is using honey with lemon juice. The combination of these two makes a potent mix which is anti bacterial, acts as an astringent and also bleaches the skin.

The acne will not only disappear, but honey will prevent any further eruptions while the lemon juice will lighten the previous acne scars.

You can also add honey to a tablespoon of whole wheat to form a thick paste which can be rubbed on the face. This paste soothes the skin. However, you should not let it stay on your face for too long or let it dry. Keep rubbing it in circular motions and wash it off with cold water for best results.

Multani Mitti:

Multani mitti, also known as Fuller’s earth is an absorbent which is very soft on the skin. You can mix it with rose water, coconut milk or normal water to form a paste, to be applied on the face.

Multani mitti will seep in into the pores and absorb all the settled dirt and pollution. If your skin is too sensitive and dry, always add a bit of olive or coconut oil to any multani mitti face pack that you make. This will help you retain the moisture in your skin. Wash this off with cold water and do not use any soap on your face.

Crushed mint leaves:
Mint leaves contain natural astringent and also are anti-bacterial in nature. These are very good for a dry and sensitive skin which itches a lot.

You can take crushed mint leaves and apply them on your acne. Wash this off after 20 minutes with cold water. Or you can make a face pack with some coconut milk and honey and then apply this on your face.

This face pack will not dry and you can wash it off after half an hour with warm water. The warm water here helps retain the moisture in the skin.

Tomato Pulp:

Tomato is a natural bleaching agent and when you want instant results on your acne, it is one of the best bets. Since, tomato is not too harsh on the skin, you do not need to mix it up with any other ingredient to reduce it effects.

• Take a tomato and make a pulp out of it
• Apply this on your acne
• Wash this off after half an hour and you will see instant lightening of the acne.

This works perfectly when you have small acne and light marks. You can also take tomato peel and rub it over any acne scars that you may have. To get rid of stubborn acne, you should apply tomato pulp at least three to four times a week. Always wash off with cold water.

Cucumber:

Cucumber is on the best foods that you can apply to your face and it specially works great as one of home remedies for dry skin with acne. One of the best health benefits of cucumber is it contains lots of anti-oxidants which are wonderful for the skin and help rebuild damaged skin.

• Take a small cucumber and crush it
• Add a bit of lemon juice to this crush
• Apply this on your face and wash off after 20 minutes.

Another face pack can be made with honey and crushed cucumbers and you can also apply thin slices of cucumber on your face and acne to reduce inflammation and irritation.

More tips:

Hydration:

Since, acne are caused by dry sensitive skin, it is important that you keep yourself hydrated so that the pores on your skin work perfectly well. Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day and keep refreshing yourself by eating juicy fruits like oranges and watermelons.

Moisturise:

There are many moisturisers available in the market for dry skin so make full use of those. Instead of using a chemical moisturiser, you can also make use of homemade moisturiser like applying almond and coconut oil on your face before you go to sleep and keep this overnight in order for it to moisture your skin from deep within.

Do not over cleanse:
Dry skin is particularly sensitive to soaps and chemicals which contain sulphates. All face washes contain some amount of harmful sulphates. Find a face wash which is sulphate free and use this to a minimum. With your cleansing regime, look for an exfoliate and cleanser that is not too harsh on the skin. Keep your face clean by washing it regularly with cold water and warm or hot water also dries the skin out.

Dry skin is very difficult to take care of and when you have an acne breakout, you need to be very careful. Acne can be reduced by drying them but this makes the skin even drier. The best bet is to protect your skin from getting too dry and by following a good and healthy lifestyle. Drink plenty of water and have plenty of fruits to rejuvenate your skin. In case you are already suffering from acne, use the home remedies for dry skin with acne mentioned above.

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