We all get dry skin, be it due to age, cold in winter, the use of heaters, drinking little water, not using any moisturizer or body milk, the use of strong soaps and detergents and even if you feel identified , It does not mean that you are sick, let's say that 'due to carelessness' our skin dries out unless you suffer from certain conditions such as psoriasis.

Dry skin or xerosis, is a rough, rough, rigid, dull skin, sometimes it tends to turn white and after showering, it becomes tight. And the skin is only one: the skin of the face, that of the hands, feet, neck ... We should not focus on a single area, we must take care of it as much or more as if it were hair.

How to hydrate the skin

Use a body cream or moisturizer for dry skin. If it is free of chemical ingredients, the better. You can't imagine the great favor you do to your skin! Ecological and natural products prevent water loss.

Prevention

In cold weather, cover the skin, do not expose it. The cold dries her even more. Wear gloves to prevent the creases in your fingers from turning white from dryness. A good hand cream will help you avoid dryness in them.

Use ecological detergents to wash clothes. They are better formulated than conventional ones and being in contact with the skin almost all day, it would be a good option. They are more expensive, but it is better to invest more in the purchase of a detergent than to visit a dermatologist because you have a skin problem.

Use mild soaps. Strong soaps alter the natural pH of the skin.

If by starting this you do not see improvement, the problem of dry skin could turn into atopic dermatitis, it would activate this disease accompanied by redness, itching and peeling. Very dry skin also leads to cracks that, if not taken care of, can enter bacteria and cause infections. For this, a body cream for very dry skin would be of great help.

Risk factor's

All people are vulnerable to dry skin, but much more so if:

→ You live in a cold, dry or low humidity climate

→ You are over 40 years old

→ You swim frequently in pools with chlorine

→ Your job forces you to wet your skin

Dry skin is a good environment for the appearance of wrinkles on the face, expect a post on this topic in the next few days.