Tackle Dry Skin Problems During Cold Seasons
5 Steps to Healthy and Moist Skin in Dry Weather
Sep 24, 2009
Fall season brings along with it cool breeze and dry weather. One of the worst side effects of this environmental change is dry skin problems. If untreated or uncared for, the condition can worsen into allergies and infections. It is important that an individual understand first as to why dry skin is caused. This makes it easier to figure out how to treat dry skin.
What Causes Skin to Dry
The human body has glands that produce natural oil which keeps the skin at its optimum moisture level under most circumstances. There may be several reasons for these glands not to work properly either due to malfunction within the body or the adverse impact of external factors such as environment.
Excessively unhealthy eating habits can cause the oil glands to malfunction, resulting in a loss of skin moisture. Not having enough vitamins – especially Vitamin A and Vitamin C – causes dehydration of the skin. Similarly not drinking enough water is not good for the skin. Exposure to dry weather also causes skin to dry.
Everyday Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
If an individual knows that she or he has dry skin, it is advisable to maintain a lifestyle that has a positive impact on the skin. The main reason behind dry skin is dehydration of the skin and the following tips are aimed towards increasing the hydration of the skin.
- Drink lots of water to keep the body and skin hydrated.
- All individuals should take vitamins regularly. Vitamin C is especially effective for skin care.
- Hot water is believed to wash out body oils away from the skin. This is why it is advisable to avoid hot water showers
- For similar reasons, quick showers are preferable to long baths to maintain neutral body oils.
- Avoid excessive soap in the shower. Soap has chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin and excessive usage of them will again reduce natural body oils.
- Moisturize the body thoroughly – right after coming out of shower when the body is still damp. This is the right time to use moisturizers. The moisturizer will lock in natural oil that exists under the skin pores, keeping the skin hydrated.
- Protect skin from dry weather by covering up properly.
Natural Remedies and Herbal Tips for Dry Skin
The following natural remedies are widely accepted to help dry skin. These are thick in texture which is exactly what dry skin needs.
- Glycerine and Rose Water - It is believed that glycerine is an ingredient that attracts moisture towards skin. Worldwide, rose water is used as a traditional alternative to toners as it softens skin. Both of these combined make an excellent mixture to be applied for dry skin.
- Honey - Honey is not only used to cleanse the face but also moisturize it.
Natural and Organic is the Healthy Option for Skin
Soaps, moisturizers, and cleansers are skin care products no one can or should avoid. Moreover, majority women also use some sort of cosmetics on the skin ranging from foundations to blush and body bronzers. Similarly many men use shaving creams, and after shave products as well. Converting one's lifestyle from artificial to organic is the healthiest decision an individual can make.
Natural, organic and mineral-based products are not only long-lasting but also non-comodogenic. Artificial ingredients harm sensitive skin and because organic products contain no synthetic ingredients, they do not. In fact the natural ingredients, organic plants and minerals these products are made from may contain attributes that promote attractive qualities for the skin; for example, by increasing the skin's elasticity.
Dry skin is a problem faced by many people around the world. However, consulting a doctor can be avoided if the body is well-hydrated and the skin is properly taken care of. Natural remedies prove to be extremely reliable in such cases, and sticking to a healthy diet can never be a bad option for anyone. However, if skin problems persist and worsen then visiting a doctor should never be delayed either.
