Dry skin is the one where the surface layer of the skin is thin, which leads to the cells dry and peel because of the lack of secretions of the sebaceous glands, so it is sensitive and the owners are more susceptible to skin problems; for this you need to care
Daily and regular
Causes of dry skin
Some skin dryness occurs due to pathological factors, and some result from poor care and attention. There are many wrong habits that people do, such as exposure to strong sunlight for long periods, exposure to chemicals such as detergents and others. Bathing hot water more than once a day removes the fatty layer that increases the moisture content. The heat evaporates a percentage of the water in the body’s cells and increases the dryness.
In addition, the use of some types of alkaline soaps that contain perfume and low proportion of moisturizers also contribute to dryness of the skin
As for the pathological factors, there are some cases that cause dryness of the skin such as imbalance in metabolic processes such as lack of activity of the thyroid, or lack of secretion of sufficient amounts of fat from the sebaceous glands
Diabetes has been shown to have an effect, contributing to the symptoms of dry skin
In addition, aging increases the ability of the skin to retain water due to skin thinning, which reduces the number of cells that contain a percentage of fat and helps to keep more water in the skin
Problems with dry skin
Skin tenderness and lack of freshness
Roughness in the skin especially in times of cold and heat
Itching and feeling uncomfortable
Redness of the skin and irritation
Wrinkles and signs of aging progress quickly
How to deal with dry skin
When taking a bath, use warm water and not warm, avoid prolonged bathing and use soap that contains substances that increase dryness
More than the use of moisturizing masks containing natural moisturizers such as honey, rose water and almond oil
Use of sunscreen which contains moisturizing and protective substances from sun-dried effect
Use natural moisturizing oils such as almond oil and pure olive oil to make skin lotions or use moisturizing creams that increase the moisture of the outer layer of the skin.
Do not use cosmetics that contain perfume and replace them with alcohol and perfume
Follow a balanced diet of vegetables and fruits, especially red and yellow, such as orange, lemon and tomatoes, and more than nuts and wheat grains
Keep away from smoking as the nicotine in the smoke reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches the skin and works to dry the skin from the outside
Replace woolen and coarse clothing that causes skin and skin irritation with soft cotton clothing
Use hand-protecting covers when cleaning agents and chemicals are used
More than aerobic exercises as they help to stimulate blood circulation and nutrients to cells through blood
Remove dead skin cells every period to keep the skin fresh and vibrant