DRYSKIN

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Home Remedies for Dry Skin : Causes and Prevention of Dry Skin
What is Dry Skin?
The main signs and consequences of dry skin are scaling, flaking, itching, chapping and cracking. Dryness is aggravated in winter weather and also roughen cuticles and nails break. The common sites are upper arms, thighs and lower legs.
Symptoms of Dry Skin
1. In moderate to severe cases there is itching.
2. Brittle, rough, dry and scaly skin.
Causes of Dry Skin
Skin is kept moist by secretions from oil and sweat glands.
Decrease in secretions due to age factor dries the skin, and the skin loses its elasticity and sags.
Too frequent bathing, harsh skin-care products, dry air and cold weather, are other factors..
Home based cures for Dry Skin
1. Wash new towels and clothing before using them. To prevent itching, scratching, wear cotton clothes.
2. After a bath or shower, apply moisturizing oil or lotion.
3. Scratching irritates skin, apply hydrocortisone cream and avoid all alcohol-based products.
4. Avoid deodorant soaps totally, and use mild soap as little as possible.
5. Detergents that have strong perfume should be avoided and all clothes should be washed and rinsed well.
6. Vigorous rubbing irritates skin, so pat it dry.
7. During cold winter months, sponge bath maximum times. For tub baths you can add cornstarch, finely ground oatmeal or oil to the water to soothe skin.
Dry Skin Prevention
1. Use Liquid soaps that are milder than soap bars.
2. After bathing use a moisturizer.
3. Maintain safe distance from fire or woodstove because your skin may dry up extremely.
4. Avoid air conditioning whenever it is possible.
5. Use a humidifier or keep the indoor temperature at 68 degree Fahrenheit in winter.
6. Overexposure to direct sun can cause dryness, use facial moisturizer containing sun-blocking agents.

Lessening of lubrication on the skin i.e. reduction of oil production on the skin renders skin to appear dry. This situation is very common in winters and rainy seasons. Thighs, lower arms, chest, flanks (sides of abdomen), cheeks and the area around neck are the most common sites of the where maximum skin is affected by dryness. The skin is becomes stretchy and tight after wash. Skin may crack or becomes scaly in severe cases.
Causes
Following are the causes which causes dry skin
Exposure to harsh environmental conditions like extremes winters etc.
Usage of excess of make up especially that of chemical one
Effects of pollution on the skin causing it loose its normal moisture.
Usage of harsh face wash and soaps that causes skin to dry
Nutritional deficiency like that of vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin E may also lead to dry skin.
Less supply to oil to the oil glands also may cause dry skin
Home Remedies
Gentle massage of almond oil mixed with olive oil before going to bed can help in relieving from dry skin.
Soak your face in Luke warm water to avoid dryness of skin on your face.
Note: avoid washing your face with warm water to avoid dryness of face
Mashed ripe banana is applied on the face and neck and left for some time. After wards it is washed with luke warm water to get the good shiny skin.
Grape seed oil massage on the face is a excellent remedy to avoid dry skin
Application castor oil or avocado oil is another remedy to get rid of dry skin in severe cases
Regular exercise and physical activities also helps in improving blood circulation which eventually helps in avoiding skin ailments like dry skin etc.
regular consumption of alcohol and tobacco should be avoided
Avoid excess drinking of coffee and tea.
Application of aloe Vera gel is very helpful in avoiding dry skin problems.
Avoid washing your face with normal tap water; instead use filtered water or mineral water.
Vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin E rich diet should be taken
Consumption of green vegetable is very essential to maintain the beauty of skin.
Bathing with milk once a month is also a good solution to dry skin problem.
Oat meal and honey are mixed and is used as a moisturizer for the skin.