Dry skin can be frustrating. This condition of skin dehydration happens when the skin doesn’t absorb enough moisture.
7 ways to treat this condition
Dealing with dry skin? Here are some tips to help improve your skin.
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It is usually caused by environmental factors such as winter or harmattan. It is also caused by harsh soaps, physical factors such as age and medical conditions.
Dealing with dry skin? Here are seven tips to help your condition:
1. Oil
Rather than using lotions, use oils. Try coconut oil, shea butter or olive oil. It locks the moisture into your skin.
Be sure to moisturise immediately after your shower.
2. Stay hydrated
It’s important you drink water. This helps flush out toxins from your body that might be causing dry skin.
3. Change your diet
Get rid of coffee, caffeine and alcohol.
4. Stop taking hot showers
Hot water strips the skin of it’s oily layer and this causes the skin to lose moisture. It’s recommended you use lukewarm water instead. Shower for five to 10 minutes.
5. Don’t use harsh soaps
Harsh soaps with high pH cause dryness. Use mild soaps.
6. Don’t scrub
If your dry skin is already flaking, use your hands rather than a sponge or washcloth when you take a shower.
7. Pat skin dry
The friction of rubbing your towel on your skin can do more harm rather than good. Pat your skin gently with a towel.
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