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Dry skin is the absolute most annoying thing to deal with. Especially with the winter season in full swing and cold, dry air in sight, we're all gearing up for fighting dry skin with mountains of moisturizers. But why use over-the-counter products when you can just use natural remedies you probably have in your own pantry? These remedies are 100% natural, cost no money because you probably already own them, and they're probably more effective than using one of your scented lotions! Get ready to keep your skin pampered and feeling fresh this winter season. Here are 10 home remedies for dry skin that mom never taught you! 1. Olive Oil cleanser Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker Olive oil is a natural cleanser and moisturizer. Have you ever accidentally got olive oil on your hands when cooking? It's the perfect tool. Rub some of the oil onto your skin and place a warm, damp cloth over the area until it finally cools down. Wipe away the excess oil afterward. This method won't strip your skin's natural oils and will also clean your skin! 2. Creamy Avocado mask YouTube If you're not big into face masks normally, but get wicked dry skin on your face, this is the perfect time to try one! Puree half an avocado and mix it with a teaspoon of olive oil. You may also add a tablespoon of honey for severely dried skin. Apply this mask to your face and leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes, then wash it off. Your skin should feel perfectly moisturized again! 3. Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub WikiHow You can create your own exfoliating scrub by pairing olive oil and sugar together! Use 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create this scrub. You may also add essential oils into the mix, such as lavender, which promotes relaxation. Gently 'scrub' the mixture into your skin and then wash. Use a moisturizer to lock in the benefits of the exfoliating scrub to complete. 4. Oatmeal Soak Always Order Dessert Relax yourself with a nice, warm bath full of oatmeal. Oats can help rehydrate your skin by absorbing the moisture in the bath water. This should work wonders on dry, cracked, irritated skin. 5. Homemade Oatmeal Honey Mask A Good Hue We have another facemask for you! Mix 2 tablespoons of oats in with 1 tablespoon of honey and just a dash of water. Warm up the mixture, perhaps in the microwave, and rub it on your skin. You may use it to exfoliate and wash it off right after or keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes for a gentle face mask. Read onto the NEXT page for more dry skin remedies... 6. Coconut Oil Happy Money Saver Coconut oil is another great substance to apply before bedtime. It's best to use it as a moisturizing cream of sorts. 7. Add your favorite oil to your bath Frugal Family By adding your favorite oil to your baths, such as olive oil or coconut oil, it helps rehydrate your skin and recreate natural skin barriers which can often be damaged by frequent hand and face washing. 8. Milk compresses Girls Cosmo This works wonders for irritated skin! Milk has natural anti-inflammatory properties, so using a milk compress for 5 to 10 minutes can help soothe cracked, irritated skin. However, the lactic acid in milk can sting severely cracked/chapped skin, so it's best to proceed with caution on that one! (P.S. This also works GREAT for sunburns) 9. Fruit Enzyme Cleanser or Exfoliant eBay Fruit enzyme cleansers such as pineapple, pumpkin, and papaya, are the perfect solution for exfoliating the skin. Using one of these as a wash or mask twice a week could work wonders for your dry skin! You might have one of these lying around in your bathroom. 10. Aloe Vera Fab How Lastly, Aloe Vera is extremely useful for skin irritation, as it is most often used to treat sunburns. This alleviates redness and irritation related to skin dryness, which makes it a perfect use for the winter months. Be sure to SHARE this article if you're going to utilize these dry skin remedies this winter!