Dry Skin Tips and Causes

Dry skin is a universal problem; people the world over are trying to cope with dry skin and in the bargain, the manufacture of skin products has become a billion dollar industry.

Causes of Dry Skin

There are many reasons why we get dry skin, which at times is flaky and patchy, and even develops rashes. Cold weather with harsh winds is one of the main reasons; low humidity and working in air-conditioned atmospheres for long periods are other common reasons.

Many people have genetically dry skin or suffer from skin disorders like psoriasis or eczema. Medications for diabetes and thyroid dry the skin out.

One of the reasons for dry skin in older individuals is that - as you grow older, the oil glands produce less oil leading to skin dryness.

Here are some remedies for dry skin. Always consult a doctor before trying any of them for your dry skin.

Dry Skin on the Face

The face is exposed to all the elements like heat, cold and wind. It therefore becomes easily susceptible to dry skin. Here are some tips to manage dry facial skin. 

Tip 1:

Start the day with this – take half a cup of unboiled milk at room temperature. Dip a pad of cotton wool and generously apply on the face and neck. Leave it on for 15 – 20 minutes and wash off. After a shower, pat the face dry and apply a moisturizer while the face is still moist.

Tip 2:

Splash some water from a tender coconut whenever possible. Do this at least twice a day when the dryness is acute as coconut water is one of the best natural moisturizers. Leave it on for 15 minutes before washing off.

Tip 3:

Mash ½ an avocado and mix the pulp with 2 teaspoons of honey. Mix it well and smear on the face for 10 minutes. Wash with warm water.

Tip 4:

Yogurt applied on the face and neck works in gently removing flakes of dry skin. Yogurt has lactic acid which soothes and refreshes the skin, and calms down the itchiness and skin rashes. Some ripe papaya pulp can be added to the yogurt and use it as a mask.

Tip 5:

Pumpkin has enzymes which are extremely good for a smooth satiny skin. Peel the pumpkin and grate the fleshy part, add a pinch of cinnamon powder to this, let it soak for a few minutes and use as a face mask.

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Source: www.medindia.com