Skin Care Tips: 5 ingredients you should AVOID if you have a dry skin

When it comes to skin, most of us love to use natural ingredients to take care of our skin. Natural ingredients which are available in our kitchen are not only chemical-free, but they also do wonders to the skin. We love masks using the natural ingredients for hair and skin. But we need to be careful when we mix two ingredients. Several factors like age, geographical location, weather condition and skin type should be kept in mind while using the ingredients. 

If you are someone who has dry skin, then these are some kitchen ingredients that you should try and avoid. These ingredients are not suitable for people with dry skin, and the skin loses it elasticity if these ingredients are used. 

Gram flour:

This ingredient is used widely for face masks and scrubs. However, it's not recommended for people with dry skin. Gram flour has oil reducing properties and dehydrates the skin. Hence, people with dry skin should avoid it, especially during the winters. 

Rice flour:

Rice flour has natural skin tightening properties and is used extensively in face masks. Rice flour has high contents of starch in it, hence it can dry your skin, and may make it look stretched. People with dry skin should avoid it completely since adding rice flour in face packs will remove moisture from your skin and add lines and wrinkles to your skin.

Lemon:

Lemon is one of the favourite natural ingredients for many people. But people with dry skin should avoid it, especially during winters. Being highly acidic in nature, it can dry your skin further and lead to severe burning and rashes. 

Potato:

Potatoes are known to tighten the skin because of their starch content. But people with dry skin should refrain from using it since it can lead to skin irritation. It will also make the skin look dull. 

Cucumber:

Cucumber helps in soothing and refreshing your skin. Its natural astringent properties may damage the skin and gives it a dry look since it takes away the natural oil from the skin. Hence, this ingredient should especially be avoided by people who have dry skin.