Dry skin is caused by many different factors. Some of them can be avoided, but it may not be possible to completely avoid having dry skin. But that’s no reason to give up; there are several options you have for the care of dry skin.
How do you take care of dry skin?
- Whenever you bathe, use lukewarm, not hot water. Hot water will dry out your skin. Limit your bath time up to 15 minutes only and never bathe more than once a day.
- Avoid using strong deodorant soaps. You can limit the use of such soaps to areas such as your feet, underarms and genital area.
- Avoid rubbing your face with the washcloth when cleansing and always pat dry when toweling yourself dry.
- After your bath, apply a little hypoallergenic baby oil and moisturizing cream to your body.
- During the day, if you feel that the skin of your face is dry, avoid using tap water which often contains chlorine, fluoride or other chemicals. Use cold mineral water or ice made with mineral water.
- Whenever you are outdoors, make sure that you have sunscreen on your skin. Apply it liberally to exposed areas such as the face, neck and arms.
- Add good oils to your diet, like fresh cold water fish, cod liver oil and omega 3 eggs.
- Drink 8 glasses of water everyday.
- Apply moisturizer before going to bed and make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep.
- You need to use a humidifier during cold, dry winter months. Place it in your bedroom or any part of your home where you spend a considerable amount of time. You will see a big improvement on your skin almost immediately.
Dry skin can be avoided altogether. If you don’t take care of your dry skin, this may lead to other skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis.