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[N72]Natural Remedies For Dry Skin

by Wendy Owen, Wen

Many people who have dry skin also find that their skin is quite sensitive too, which means some products can cause more harm than good. In this case, it is often a great idea to turn to a natural dry skin treatment for help. So, if you're dealing with extreme dry skin and you need a natural option to treat your skin problem, here are some tips and ideas that can help you out.

Try to Find the Cause.

First of all, if you have very dry skin, it's usually a good idea to try and find what causes the problem. There are a variety of things that can cause dry skin, and sometimes a few simple changes in your life can help to alleviate the problem.

Sometimes dry skin can be a sign of too much exposure to the sun, to cosmetics, or other chemicals. Harsh soaps can cause dry skin, as can vitamin deficiencies. Some people deal with skin conditions that cause dry skin, while other times it can be caused by certain drugs you are taking as well.

While you may not be able to eliminate all the causes, there are some simple changes you may be able to make that will help to ease your problem with dry skin without any other special treatments.

Use a Natural Dry Skin Cream or Lotion

Today there are many natural skin care products out there, and you'll find that there is a nice selection of dry skin creams and lotions available on the market. If you are dealing with very dry skin that simply won't go away, consider trying one of the natural dry skin lotions or skin creams available.

It's best to go with the natural products because instead of using harsh chemicals that may make your dry skin even worse, they include all natural ingredients that will actually help your skin and provide it with the moisture that it needs.

Natural ingredients sourced from nature are better absorbed into the skin than ingredients such as mineral oil which sit on the skin's surface and can actually make the problem worse.

Drink Plenty of Water Each Day

Drinking plenty of water each day probably sounds simple, but it really can help with dry skin problems. When your body gets dehydrated, it will take water where it can find it, often at the expense of your skin! So drinking plenty of water every single day can help you make sure that your skin stays as hydrated as possible.

Try Milk Baths

Taking a nice milk bath is a wonderful, natural way that you can improve and care for your very dry skin. All you'll need is some powdered milk, some almond oil, and a few drops of an essential oil, such as lavender, that smells great. Add about a cup of the powdered milk, about 2 teaspoons of the almond oil, and then just a couple drops of the fragrant oil and you'll have a wonderful milk foam bath that will help to moisturize your skin.

Xeroderma, the medical name for dry skin, occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs and is a very common condition. The use of natural or synthetic cosmetics to cover the appearance of the face and condition of the skin, like pore control and blackhead covering, is common among many cultures.

The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is structurally divided into two areas: a superficial area adjacent to the epidermis, called the papillary region, and a deep thicker area known as the reticular region. The average square inch of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60,000 melanocytes, and more than a thousand nerve endings.

Environmental factors, such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps, can cause dry skin. If you break out on the skin around your eyes, it could be the shellac in your mascara; buy a shellac-free mascara like Ecco Bella's. Forced-air furnaces may make skin even drier than it already is.

When the skin loses moisture it may crack and peel, or become irritated and inflamed. Certain drugs, including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines, can contribute to dry skin conditions; check with your pharmacist or doctor and read the drug insert - you can get one from your pharmacist. Dry skin can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight or some medications.

Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw seeds, fresh fruit or dried fruit like dates, and figs. For an easy fiber boost, to help your skin, add one to two tablespoons of ground up flaxseeds to two or three apples and mix in your food processor. Eating foods high in omega-3's are particularly important to people with dry skin or acne.

Only use mild cleansers or mild soaps if you must use a soap or cleanser. Dry and pat your skin gently and thoroughly after a bath or shower if it's extremely dry or irritated. Avoid all products that have an alcohol base.

Use a thin layer of coconut oil under your make-up, if you wear it, to moisturize and soften your skin throughout the day. Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day, but coconut oil has the added power of healing. To see what coconut oil can do for your skin fast, apply coconut oil several times a day and at bedtime.

Use coconut oil to remove your make-up at night, like I do; it leaves a fine layer of oil to nourish your skin all night long; but better yet, apply more coconut oil. I buy coconut oil by the gallon; it's cheaper for a whole gallon of coconut oil than a small jar of department store, name-brand moisturizer.

Skin that's not clean favors the development of pathogenic organisms; the dead cells continually slough off of the epidermis and mix with the secretions of the sweat and sebaceous glands and the dust found on the skin, to form a layer on its surface. The skin is subject to constant attack from without; it can be affected by many conditions, diseases and ailments.

You should see the results with improved skin within a few days following these dry skin tips and suggestions. See your doctor or naturopathic doctor if your skin doesn't improve in spite of your best efforts. If your dry skin lasts for a long time and is itchy or feels hot when you touch it, see your doctor.

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