You may not know this but chocolate actually contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. For this, you'll need 5 tablespoons cocoa powder, 5 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons maize flour. Mix the ingredients well to form a paste. Apply it to your face and neck and let it dry. Wash with lukewarm water after half an hour.

Egg whites are loaded with protein, which can help restore your skin's moisture and elasticity. Egg white helps to protect the layers of your skin that are most exposed. You can even make a face mask with it. Just be sure to wash your face well after using an egg white face mask.

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Flaxseed is a powerhouse of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help moisturise your skin and make it more flexible. It is one of the foods to consume if you want to tackle dry and itchy skin, according to health experts. You can also use flaxseed oil as a topical treatment to improve skin elasticity.

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Walnuts are a rich source of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. These vital nutrients can help protect the skin from free radical damage and help you achieve that radiant glow. Walnuts also contain anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce acne and breakouts. Pack a small bag of walnuts for you to munch on at work.

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The cool vegetable helps provide a lot of moisture which increases the skin's elasticity. It also helps soothe the skin as it contains vitamin A and C and plenty of antioxidants. Add a little cucumber to make a tablespoon of yoghurt to make a mask and leave it on your skin for 15 minutes.

Vitamin A is the most important nutrient you need to prevent dry skin and sweet potato is packed with it. It also contains antioxidants to repair tissue damage. You can also add a mild scrub by mixing potato cubes, a tablespoon of oats and yoghurt into a nice paste and apply it on your skin by rubbing it gently.

Adding fish to your diet can help strengthen your skin and retain its moisture. Fatty fish like salmon and tuna provides this benefit because it contains omega-3 fatty acids. One of the causes for dry skin is being deficient in omega-3. So if you want to keep your skin hydrated, make sure fish is on your grocery list.

Aloe vera is often used in various store brought moisturisers. Have you ever wondered why? It consists of a molecule called polysaccharide which retains the moisture level in the skin. Not only that. It enhances the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.Scoop out the aloe from the plant and massage it on spots where the skin feels the driest. Leave it overnight. You’ll wake up to a happy skin.

Jojoba oil closely mimics the structure of sebum of our skin and hence makes the perfect moisturiser on even the most sensitive parts of the body, like the face. When the face feels dry, soak a washcloth in warm water and then place it on face for 5-7 minutes and then remove it. Follow it up by gently massaging a few drops of jojoba oil on face in circular motion. You may wipe off the oil or let it stay, depending on the severity of dryness you are experiencing.

Sometimes the skin feels dry and itchy in patches. For instant relief, mix one teaspoon of glycerin with a tablespoon of rose water. Apply the mixture on the affected area and let it dry. If it starts feeling itchy, rinse it off with warm water. This works because glycerin is a humectant and emollient and helps in sealing moisture. Rose water has soothing and moisturizing properties as well.