Dry Skin

We all have dry skin especially during the winters. The cold environment or severe hot winds take away the moisture from our skin leaving it dry, itchy and uncomfortable. Usually our face, arms, hands and legs start to dry. Skin starts to peel off. Exposure to excessive water especially hot water while bathing causes dry skin too.

Dry skin is sensitive and requires a lot of moisturizing. Dry skin care needs special attention. The easiest and pretty effective way is the use of ‘dry skin cleanser moisturizing’ treatment as dry skin requires gentle cleansing along with moisturizing. Resurfacing dry skin care products are also a good solution for dry skin treatment as they exfoliate dry, dead skin gently as opposed to normal exfoliating products because they are harsh for sensitive dry skin. Skin products containing fragrance are normally not a problem for oily skin but fragrance for dry skin may cause redness or itching in some people. It also depends on the severity of skin condition.

If you have a dog dry skin, you need to see a dermatologist as it is not easy to treat it with regular moisturizing creams. The best lotion for dry skin in the one which forms a protective layer over the skin, keeping harsh weather and water away from the skin underneath. It also stops the natural moisture of skin from evaporating.

Dry skin brushing before taking a bath or shower gradually improves the skin condition by removing dry skin layers and increasing blood circulation. A specially made dry skin brush should be used for this purpose as nylon brushes are harsh and may damage your skin.

Like dog itching dry skin, dry itchy skin in humans also requires more treatment than just moisturizing. Get a recommended lotion or cream according to your condition by consulting a dermatologist. Dry spots on skin may also be caused by a fungus or some other skin ailment.

Dry skin requires special care even choosing the right products for makeup. A foundation comes in direct contact with the whole dry skin on face and should be carefully chosen. Foundation for dry skin should be moisturizing or hydrating available in the market. For additional care, a moisturizer should be applied before foundation application.

Dry skin therapy includes vitamin E treatment, gentle exfoliation followed by moisturizing. Applying a moisturizing cream or lotion immediately after bathing or washing hands or face prevents skin from drying.

Diabetes and dry skin are often seen simultaneously giving a clue that diabetes may be a cause of dry skin. Also nutritional deficiencies like that of vitamins or of minerals also cause this skin condition.