Dry Skin Cause – How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin

Skin is a first line of defense and a protective shield for our body, to stop the attacks of warriors such as infection and bacteria. Having a dry and flaky skin not only put negative impact on our personality but also may lead to some serious skin problems.

So Why Does It Happen?

Insufficient amount of water in the outer layer, ”Epidermis” of our skin, may cause Dry skin or ”Xeroderma”. This is a most common skin condition which may affect men and women both and in all age groups. Older ones are considered to be at more risk due to the lack of natural skin oils and lubricants. Lasts temporarily for few days or weeks (Normally), but it may become more severe and long-term sometimes. Treatable in most of the cases though.

To figure out that you actually are having dry skin problem, you just have to look around the patchy areas on your body like back, arms, sides of the abdomen, thighs, waist and legs (particularly lower legs).

Have You Got Dry Skin Problem?

Symptoms of dry skin may vary person to person, depends upon your age, health, weather, genetics or
family history, location and how much time you remain outdoor. The Chances of having this disorder is even higher in winter season and dry climates.

The most common symptom of dry skin is itchiness
Rough skin or tightness after bathing/showering and swimming
Red patches on skin
Gray ashy skin in peoples with dark complexion
Scaling or epidermis(loss of upper layer of skin)
Wrinkles and red scratches

Major Causes of Dry Skin

As we have already seen that the winter season is the number one cause of dry skin. Due to humidity in air the water of our body evaporates more quickly and makes our skin dry and flaky
Steamy and hot showers(for a longer time) may be relaxing for everyone, but it is not good for our skin as it strips out our body’s natural moisture
We use heaters(or central heating system) to keep ourselves warm in cold weathers, but this heat may dry out our skin as the warmer air dries our skin’s most faster
Most of us do not drink enough water in winters which dehydrates our skin
Chemical based soap(with deodorant ) and detergents, is “like a wash and drain”, means when you wash your body you drain out all moisture and skin’s protective oils
Due to hormonal changes in our body, as we grow older our skin becomes parched and thin
As our mothers teach us to wash your hands frequently but for dry skin doesn’t suit you, because excessive hand wash may crack or dry our skin
Avoid Uncomfortable clothing, no matter how handsome/beautiful you are looking in a sweater. If it is causing itching or irritation, better to not wear
Medical conditions, like psoriasis, diabetes and eczema etc.
Use sharp blade for shaving and shave to the direction of your hair growth to protect your skin from irritation

How to Get Rid of Dry Skin

Say Goodbye to expensive skincare products and stick to The Nature

Milks miracles

Milk contains vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin A, B6, B12, D, Biotin, Proteins, Calcium and Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) that can make your skin gorgeous for a long time. Milk is not only good for your entire health but for glowing skin too.

Make a solution of milk , rose water and lemon juice
Add few drops of lemon juice, rose water and 4 tablespoon of milk
Apply this solution over whole body
Rest for at least 10 minutes
Now go to have shower
You may repeat this every alternate day
Otherwise you may
Pour a bowl with a quart of cold milk
Dip a cotton or gauze in bowl and apply on your skin for at least 5 minutes
You are done, go to take shower

Olive Oil Optimizes moisture

Olive oil is being used for long, as a natural medicine in Mediterranean countries. Olive oil contains heavy amount of “monounsaturated” fats, vitamin E and k. Chemically closer to skin’s natural oil, thus it is a best moisturizer for dry skin.

Massage olive oil ( a quantity as much your body may absorb) over your body very gently
Wait for at least 30 minutes
Have a shower now and apply any herbal moisturizer

Honey a Natural Moisturizer

Honey is a superb natural moisturizer, a natural humectant, it draws moisture from the air and retains in the layer of skin to provide long-lasting hydration.

Rub honey equally all over your body
Take a shower after 10 minutes
Another option is to
Take honey, beeswax and olive oil in equal proportion
Now melt beeswax in a pan on medium heat
Take it off the stove
First mix the honey and then olive oil in melted beeswax
Apply all over your body
Wait for 10 minutes and go to have shower
You may do this every day or alternate day

Coconut Oil a Great Skin Smoother

Coconut oil not only edible but it’s a best hair tonic and smooths skin, protects us from heat and sunlight. Consists saturated fats for keeping skin smooth, vitamin E which cures skin cracks, prevents premature aging and wrinkles.