Last update : January 05, 2009
It is quite unfortunate for the people who has dry skin that their skin may need extra and extensive care. This is because dry skin will be much more sensitive to the environment, particularly in could season. If your skin feels parched and dead after a wash, chaps and cracks easily, or appears flaky then you have a dry skin.
These are the general ways to identify a dry skin type. Some people may have a combination skin type where some areas are oily and some are dry. The good news is that pimples and skin eruptions usually don’t occur in dry skin.
What causes dry skin?
Dry skin is caused due to the lack of sebum or “facial oil”. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands. Inability of these glands to produce the required amount of sebum results in dry skin.
How can I combat the dryness?
Using a moisturizer regularly after a wash is one of the best and easiest ways to combat dryness. Remember to have the moisturizer with you at all times so that you can re apply when the skin has absorbed all the moisture.
Another important long-term step to ensure that dryness is kept in control is to drink plenty of water, around 8 glasses per day on an average. This would also contribute to general wellness. Avoid usage of soaps that contain high alkaline content as they can rob your skin of the little moisture that it has. Do not wash your face too often with soap. If possible, stay away from very cold areas as this dries the skin faster. Now you can see how benefit of taking a good care of your dry skin and this article may be useful to you more or less. |
