What Causes Dry Skin?
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Relieving Dry Skin: Causes, Prevention & Skincare Routine
Dry skin is common complaint that can affect us all at some point. It can range from being mild to uncomfortable or even painful, with symptoms such as scaly, itchy and cracking skin.
Read on to find out the reasons why your skin might be dry, the steps you can take to get rid of dry skin on your face and body, and a skin care routine that can help you find relief and care for parched skin.
Read on to find out the reasons why your skin might be dry, the steps you can take to get rid of dry skin on your face and body, and a skin care routine that can help you find relief and care for parched skin.
WHAT IS DRY SKIN?
So, why is my skin so dry?
Dry skin is normal and can happen to us all. However, there are many causes of dry skin, including environmental factors and some medical conditions that can rob our skin of moisture. Bear in mind some of us naturally have dry skin, just like others have oily skin, although even oily skin can become dry.
Caring for dry skin on the face
Having dry skin on the face means that we aren’t as protected from external influences, such as cosmetics and sunlight. This can lead to damaged skin and signs of premature ageing.
Following a regular routine is a good place to start caring for the dry skin on your face:
Following a regular routine is a good place to start caring for the dry skin on your face:
Caring for dry skin on the body
We often have a solid facial skin care routine in place, but neglect our full body. It is well worth establishing a body skin care routine, as well as identifying what body products work best in order to keep your dry skin nourished and glowing.
How to prevent dry skin
As well as adopting a consistent skin care routine for dry skin, it’s a good idea to look at ways to prevent it. There are simple steps we can take to avoid drying our skin out. Here are the most common ones:
- Wash in lukewarm – not hot – water
- Stay in the bath or shower for less than 10 minutes
- Use only gentle cleaning products
- Pat the skin dry after washing instead of rubbing
- Avoid sitting or standing close to heat sources, such as fireplaces
- Wash in lukewarm – not hot – water
- Stay in the bath or shower for less than 10 minutes
- Use only gentle cleaning products
- Pat the skin dry after washing instead of rubbing
- Avoid sitting or standing close to heat sources, such as fireplaces
Lifestyle tips that help against dry skin
When we look after ourselves, this shines through with our skin. Making a few little lifestyle changes can make a big difference to the health and hydration of our skin.
5 home remedies for dry skin
There are some natural remedies we can try at home that can help relieve our symptoms and give dry skin a moisture boost.
Final Thoughts
Dry skin is very normal and usually nothing to worry about. There are lots of simple things we can do to restore and maintain our skin’s moisture barriers to achieve healthy and hydrated skin.
However, if your dry skin doesn’t improve with treatment or prevention, or it interferes with your daily life, remember to seek medical advice.
However, if your dry skin doesn’t improve with treatment or prevention, or it interferes with your daily life, remember to seek medical advice.