How to get rid of Dry Skin?

Dry skin (xerosis) is usually a long term and recurring problem. Dry skin results when there is not enough water in the stratum corneum for it to function properly. One way this can happen is when protective oils in the stratum corneum are lost and the water that is normally present in the skin is allowed to escape. It happens more often in the winter when cold air outside and heated air inside cause low humidity. 

Dry skin symptoms

And although skin is often driest on your arms, lower legs and the sides of your abdomen, this pattern can vary considerably from person to person.

Dry skin looks dull and life less due to lack of moisture. Well hydrated skin glows and exhibits a healthy look.

Dry skin can result in scaling, flaking or itching and the appearance of fine wrinkles, which can affect your sleep, cause irritability, or be a symptom of a disease, and can have a negative impact on patients' quality of life.

Dry skin causes

Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors: disease, harsh weather, outdoor activities and exposure to harmful chemicals and environmental toxins.

1. Dry skin is often the sign of a lack of vitamin A.

2. Frequent showers limit the skin's ability to replace natural oils. Furthermore, bathing often encompasses two other causes of dry skin: hot water and harsh detergents.

3. Dry skin is a symptom of a number of chronic skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (for example eczema).

4. Dry skin can be caused by environmental factors, such as cold weather.

5. Dry skin can come from various medications, from not enough water and/or lubrication in the body and from low estrogen levels.

6. Sunburn can cause dry skin.

Dry skin remedies

Dry skin needs plenty of thorough but gentle cleansing, regular stimulation with massage and generous quantities of oil and moisture. It also needs extra careful protection. Dry skin brushing is an excellent method to help our body excrete those toxins both internally and externally through increased blood circulation.

Moisturizers work well to treat dry skin. Moisture somewhat provides protection to skin from the harmful UV rays from the sun.

When you notice your skin getting dry, resume your lubricating routine and use a non-soap cleanser. If skin problems persist, or are aggravated by the use of OTC preparations and creams, see a dermatologist.