Dry Skin

A low sebum secretion is to blame for dry skin. Sensitivity and a dull look often accompany dryness, together with the formation of some tiny expression lines in the corner of the eyes and around the mouth. Dry skin has a poor ability to retain moisture, it gives one the feeling of too tight on the bones, and it is most of the time described as dehydrated. Atmospheric phenomena increase dryness, making skin flake or chap.

There are several explanations or causes for skin dryness: the first and most important is genetic predisposition. This means that a person inherits the skin’s tendency to dry. Then, too much sun exposure, dehydration, weather conditions like wind and cold, skin disease such as psoriasis and eczema, all represent other elements behind the inconvenience. Various ailments like diabetes or thyroid dysfunctions as well as medications could impair the health of the skin and make it lose moisture and get dry.

Dry skin is further explained by a diet poor in vitamins, essential nutrients and minerals. The adjustment of the diet, the proper hydration and the intense moisturizing of the skin represent the only solutions possible in such cases. Moisturizers and dry skin are best friends. It all starts with how you clean your face: don’t use hot tap water; it’s better to spray some fresh mineral water and then clean the skin again with a moisturizer. The face cream and the body lotion that you apply, need to be oily enough to maintain the skin soft and moist.

Because of improper information or out of ignorance, people make bad choices when it comes to buying skincare items. For instance, it is a problem if you forget to check the neutral pH of the cleanser. Alkaline soaps aggravate dry skin condition by reducing all the natural oils and thus triggering a tissue sensitivity. Stay away from chemicals and any detergent-based product, because skin dryness will only get worse and even open the door to dermatological ailments.

Dry skin has to be protected against sun exposure; if you still feel like going sunbathing, make sure to use a sunscreen with a high SPF. Because of skin dryness, the sun will accelerate the aging process, making you look older and more wrinkled. By working to preserve your skin moist and fresh, you manage to stay younger. Other than moisturizing, you can rely on all sorts of lotions, cleansers and home made beauty masks to give your skin the right elasticity.

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