Do you suffer from very dry skin? Have you tried all the creams and moisturisers, but to no avail? Well these 3 tips will help restore your skin to its natural soft smooth condition without having to spend a fortune on all the different products out there.

1: Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day

One vital ingredient for healthy soft skin is water, many of us do not drink enough water throughout the day, which has a huge impact on our skin, our skin becomes dehydrated, becomes dry and has a dull lifeless appearance as well as other skin problems such as acne.

The first and most important thing to do is get into a habit of drinking water, many of us drink coffee, fizzy drinks, tea and fruit juices but forget about water. Carry a bottle around with you wherever you go and drink regularly throughout the day, and before long your skin will have a healthy glow.

2: Eat Healthy Foods

A diet low in healthy foods and high in processed foods can lead to deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals that support smooth, supple skin. Foods high in vitamin A, B and C will provide the nutrients needed for the skin to renew and repair itself and retain its proper moisture levels.

Here are a list of the most popular foods that contain these important vitamins:

Vitamin C :Blackcurrants, Strawberry, Grapefruit, Peaches, Kiwi Fruit, peppers, Spring greens, Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Curly Kale.

Vitamin A: Sweet potatoes, Spinach, Butter nut squash, Beef Liver, raw Carrot.

Vitamin B: Bananas, eggs, oatmeal, peanuts and rice.

3: Use non-detergent, neutral-pH products to cleanse your skin

Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin as the deposits are too drying. Washing dry skin with soap and

water not only removes grime but also the natural oils protecting the skin. Dry skin needs plenty of thorough but gentle cleansing, When possible always use mineral water to freshen your face and use non-detergent, neutral-pH products in your daily routine, always touch your face gently and avoid the use of a washcloth, a rough texture can irritate the skin, always lightly pat your face dry.

Follow a bath or a shower with a mild application of baby oil and Massage your face with a home-made nourishing cream every night before retiring. Be generous with the cream in the areas surrounding the eyes where tiny lines and crows feet are born.

So if you want to achieve soft, healthy, supple skin natually without the need to spend a fortune on different products. Try these tips and you will see the difference in the texture and appearance of your skin within a week.