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First, consult a dermatologist, because there are some skin conditions where there is excessive dryness and scaling. Heat til oil and massage it daily on the arms and legs before a bath. Avoid soap.

Just wipe your arms and legs with a moist towel. Or, use a mild glycerine soap. Avoid very hot water for bathing. Immediately after a bath, apply a body lotion or cream while the skin is still damp. This helps to seal in the moisture.

Wash your hair three times a week using less shampoo. After shampooing it, rinse it with tea-water and lemon juice. To make tea-water, boil used tea leaves again in enough water. After boiling, you should have 4 to 5 cups of water. Cool and strain the liquid. Then add the juice of a lemon and use it as a last rinse. Include fresh fruits, raw salads, sprouts and yoghurt in your daily diet. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.

There is no home remedy for your problem. Home remedies are said to discourage (lessen) facial hair growth if used regularly over a period of time. Try any of the following remedies that would discourage facial hair growth. Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of the hair growth.

Wash it off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week. Or, make a paste of turmeric powder and milk and rub it on the skin with a circular motion. It is said to discourage facial hair, but it may make the skin look yellowish.

At bedtime, soak your feet for 20 minutes in warm water to which coarse salt and shampoo have been added. Scrub your heels with a help of a pumice stone or scrubber to remove the dead cells. Avoid metal scrubbers. After washing your feet, massage them with a rich moisturising cream or vaseline. Bandage the heels with a clean cloth or cotton wool and surgical gauze. Then wear cotton socks and go to sleep. Repeat this every night for one week. If the cracks pain or bleed, consult a doctor.

Yes, blackheads can occur at a later age, due to a build up of dead cells. Hardened oil gets trapped in the pores, leading to blackheads.

Use a facial scrub on these areas three times a week. Rub it gently on the skin with circular movements and wash it off with water. Or, mix oatmeal with egg white into a paste and apply it on the blackhead prone areas three times a week. Wash it off when it dries.

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