Definition and introduction of Dry Skin
Dry skin is termed as Xerosis in medical terminology. This is the condition that occurs when the outer dermal layer gets deprived of certain amounts of moisture those are required to keep skin healthy. The outer cells no longer build good barriers and these results in cracks, rough look, itching and flaking of the skin. Furthermore, decreased protection by an outer dermal layer steps-up the chances of developing some bacterial or fungal infections. If remains untreated, dry skin, especially at the foot can progress to causing terrible heel fissures, cracking between the toes or even condition like athletes foot. In patients who suffer from diabetes, dry skin can increase the risks of developing some infected skin ulcers.
Causes of dry skin
When the skin starts failing to produce enough of the natural oils known as sebum and lipids, the skin then will not be able to build a protective barrier that keeps irritants out and moisture within. This, in turn, will cause the dryness. In kids, dry skin is quite a common issue since their oiling glands are not fully mature and function properly. In adults, most dry-skin thorns come as the environmental factors.
Cure for dry skin
Emollient therapy is one of the excellent ways to keep the skin enough moist and smoothened by replenishing those oils that are lost due to one or the other way. The best skin-care regimen for the dry-skin people includes following:
One should wash affected areas daily with a cleanser that is non-soap based. Detergents are infamous to dry the skin promotion and hence staying away from products that contain any type of drying agents is better.
Some of the experts reveal that one should not use too hot water since it too dries the skin.
Using some thick, foamy moisturizers to refill lost oils is a better choice and hence, advisable. Slather generously and do not be downy if you feel greasy in the beginning, any excess evaporates during the day and leaves the skin feeling softer and suppler.
Reapply moisturizers all the day, particularly to hands. They tend to get dried more quickly than any other organ of the body.
Add little amount of emollient oil to a bathwater and bathe in the evening before hitting the sack. Pat dry and moisturize all drier parts of the body.
Avoid any extreme weathers since too hot or too cold can ruin up the skin and make skin drier than before. Take precautionary measurements according to the climate demand.
One should avoid chemically made toilet bars and soaps. Strong detergents, soaps, and even some deodorants and makeup can all dry out the skin. Choosing more natural products if possible is not a bad idea.
Many researchers now come to the conclusion that a person, especially with dry skin should s top smoking. It is just another reason to quit; cigaret smoking has been discovered to dry out the skin and also to cause damage and creases.
Some simple remedies for dry skin
Take the baths or showers in a short period; don’t be there in bathroom for hours!
Use lukewarm (not hot) water.
Use as little bathing soap as possible. Limit the use of soap just onto face, underarms, and genitals if it is possible. Try mild cleansers like having natural herbal extracts for other sites of the body.
Dry the skin thoroughly but softly; that means, pat but do not rub.
Decrease the frequency of taking baths and/or showers.
Also, increasing skin and body moisture is a key to battle dry skin:
In order to keep dry skin healthy, one should use bath oils and moisturizers on daily basis. Thick, greasy moisturizers do their bests. Avoid the products that contain any amount of alcohol. Apply them just after having bathed or shower, when the skin is still moist – this is important in normalizing dry skin.
Using a humidifier if the atmosphere is dry is better for dry skin.
One should drink plenty of water all the day.
