In winter, children may face the problem of dry skin, which can lead to itching and ulcers. Taking care of your little one’s skin is of vital importance during this season. Here are some amazing home remedies for dry skin for children to try this winter. Remember, each child is different, so always do a patch test before using any skin care products or home remedies for dry skin.
Home Remedies for Dry Skin In children
1. Breastmilk
Breastmilk, a universal home remedy for many baby illnesses, can also be applied to dry areas of the skin. Additionally, breastmilk has been known to help with cough and cold, diarrhea, constipation, and conjunctivitis. It is a natural and gentle solution to consider for home remedies for dry skin in children.
2. Natural oils
Natural oils such as coconut oil and almond oil work wonders for baby’s skin, including dry skin. However, it’s important to note that each baby has a different skin type, so choose the oil accordingly. Natural oils can be a beneficial choice for home remedies for dry skin in children, providing nourishment and hydration to their delicate skin.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil, one of nature’s easiest available home remedies for dry skin, works wonders in providing deep hydration and nourishment. With its rich texture and moisturizing properties, coconut oil is a fantastic natural solution for dry skin. Embrace the power of this home remedy to keep your skin soft, smooth, and well-moisturized, especially during the dry winter months.
How to use coconut oil ?
To use coconut oil as one of the home remedies for dry skin, massage a thin layer of coconut oil onto your body after bathing. This helps lock in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated throughout the day. If you’re concerned about the oiliness, you can also apply coconut oil a few hours before bathing and thoroughly wash it off. This allows your skin to absorb the nourishing benefits of the oil while preventing excessive greasiness. Incorporate this simple and effective method into your skincare routine to combat dry skin with the natural goodness of coconut oil.
How does coconut oil work for preventing dry skin?
- It retains the moisture content of the skin.
- Protects skin from microbes.
- Repairs the skin and gives a healthy glow.
- It is great skin softener.
Almond Oil
Almond oil is also one of the excellent home remedies for dry skin. When using almond oil, opt for plain pure almond oil without added fragrances or ingredients. Almonds are naturally rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants, which nourish and moisturize the skin. You can use almond oil for massage and apply it all over your body. Its hydrating properties help replenish moisture and improve the overall condition of your skin. Embrace the benefits of almond oil as a natural solution for dry skin and enjoy its nourishing effects.
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3. Avocado
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Avocados are nutritional powerhouse providing numerous potential health benefits.
Mash the Avocado and apply it over your child’s dry skin area. Leave for 10 minutes and wash off.
Avocado oil can also be used.
4. Aloevera
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Aloevera is a natural moisturizer with antifungal and antibacterial properties.
It is best to use fresh aloevera gel from the plant. Aloevera grows quickly and having an aloevera plant at home will come handy this winter.
How to use the Aloevera for your child?
- Cut a piece from the aloevera plant.
- Squeeze the gel onto to your palm.
- Place a small amount of the gel in your index finger and apply it gently over the child’s skin in the areas of dryness.
- Work till the gel completely disappears and is absorbed into the skin.
- It can be used once or twice a day during winter.
Please note – Keep the alovera plant away from children and pets.
5. Oats
Oats are a wonderful and one of the safe home remedies for addressing your little one’s dry skin concerns.
How does oats help prevent dry skin?
- Oats has anti inflammatory effects and it suits most of the skin types, even the sensitive ones.
- Oats contain saponins , a mild cleansing agent.
- oats help remove dead cells and helps in exfoliating the skin.
How to use oats for your child?
- Grind the oats to a fine powder.
- Add 2 teaspoon of the ground oats powder to bath water tub and mix well.
- Virgin Olive oil also can be added to the bath water.
- Allow it to soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Also you can tie the whole oats in a muslin cloth and place inside the water for 15-20 minutes.
- This can be done 2-3 times during the winter months.
- Be very cautious while bathing the child in the tub, as it may be very slippery due to the oats.
Consult your pediatrician before trying out any new procedure for your child.
Homemade DIY Moisturizer Recipe for dry skin in babies and Toddlers.
I would love to hear from you, What do you do to prevent dry skin ?
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Hi – when you suggest to mix oats powder into the bath water, are you suggesting to use that water for bathing to to use oats as a scrub?
Hi,
Water with soaked oats has soothing and moisturising properties. Scrabbing isn’t required.
Every winter my 4-year-old daughter gets dry skin patches behind her knees. Not sure if it’s eczema or not but foderma serum takes care of them and works wonders. The very next day, the red, dry patches are gone. We now use foderma daily, especially after bath time. Highly recommend.
Hi,
Thank you for the information. But every child is unique dear. So it’s better to consult with the dermatologist and then carry on to avoid side effects.
My son is 5 years old and his skin is very very dry during winters specially face.I had tried many moisturizers but no one is working.pls suggest .
Hi Mousumee, you can search for the home-made moisturiser on the blog that you can use for your kid.
Hello everyone, am in India my daughter is 4months, and She has a very dry crack skin on her leg and arms. Even if I rub coconut oil, it gets dried again. Can I use Shea butter or do a mixture? She’s a light person but also getting dark. What can I also use to brighten her skin
Skin color is dependent on many other factors. Hence you should not worry about that. Ensure that baby eats healthy and give complete nutrition for healthy skin. You can use coconut oil for cracks dear.
Hi. My 6 months old having dry skin on behind neck and her leg only. Sometimes she will scratch until bleeding. I have tried lotion, coconut oil, aloe vera but nothing helps. What can I do?
Keeping the babies well hydrated along with what you are currently doing should help the baby.
Dear Hema
I have 1 year child. Suddenly he has started etching and dryness on his face and neck side since last month. He has etching on every part of body particularly ant joint of the body. We consult many doctor but no improvement seen yet. I am really feeling helpless for him. Please advice.
Have you tried oiling the baby every night and morning. You could try with coconut oil. IF there is not much change in 3-5 days then meeting a skin doctor could help. Also baby should take a lot of water intake.
Thank you so much. Coconut oil is one of easiest available nature’s moisturizer, which helps to remove the dryness from your skin and make it glowing and shiny.
Hi Hema,
I live in UK and have few concerns about my 5yr old son dark skin.His skin is becoming rough and dark.Could be the weather here.I have always used olive oil for message until 3 year and J&J product and moisturiser but now I don’t see natural glow in his face n body .His face looks dull and charmless.I am thinking of using coconut cream.Or gram flour,honey for bathing.
Please advise some remedy .
Thanks
Sosan
Hi Hema, I am frequent follower of your posts. I need your help! My son will be 5 this Aug but since birth he has skin problem. He sweats very early and is itching most of the time specially neck , back and folding areas behind knee and elbow. Ive shown to many doctors but no solution. It could be some symptom like Eczema. I feel so helpless for my son. Daily he wants us to rub his skin before sleeping…so we gently use cream (boots or aveeno)
Hi Hema,
Very handy information. Recently my son experienced dry skin, so I give him a coconut oil massage and bath him with daffy soap / green gram powder then apply chicco body moments lotion and all these work and make wonders….
chicco body lotion is very good for baby dry skin.
Dear ramya,
Thanks a ton for the tip, hope other moms find it useful 🙂
Hii Hema.. ur really amazing.. thnks for ur awesome recipes for baby…. my baby is 5months old every month of lat, he startes diarrhea. so Can u plz tell what to do… thnk u..
Hi Manjari, have you started solids for him?, check if he is having diarrhea after a particular food, or check whether sterilisation is being properly. how many times does he pass stools per day?
Hema,
Good compilation.
Badam or almond oil worked wonders for my daughter. She had such a flaky skin in winters, I use chicco along with almond oil .. I use for myself too.
Thanks Sangeetha 🙂