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Traditional medicine for dry skin. Daily care rules. Avoiding excessive use of cleansers

The skin is one of the most important organs. It shapes our appearance, gives a touch feeling, controls temperature and protects against infections. However, rough, thickened, flaky, itchy or painfully dry skin loses its ability to function properly - receptors become less sensitive, the risks of premature aging and sun damage increase, and the threat of infection increases. Usually effective solutions are readily available and are based on daily care that is appropriate for dry skin.

Dry skin is the main cause of skin diseases, more than 40% of dermatological visits are related to dry skin. Dryness can occur anywhere on the body, but most often it occurs on the arms, legs, knees and elbows, as well as the face, because these areas are most vulnerable. Dry skin on the face can be a factor in premature aging.

Dry skin is unable to regulate its hydration.
Internal and external factors can impair the skin's ability to hydrate and lead to overly dry skin

When the skin becomes dry, it can become very hard, flaky, flaky, and cause intense itching and pain, even very rough and chapped. However, it is not always obvious that dryness is the cause of these skin problems, depending on the degree of dryness and the affected area of ​​the body.

  • Moderately dry skin
    Dryness can initially be seen as a slight compaction or slight roughness.
  • Dry skin
    If the skin loses further moisture, it coarsens and may become cracked or rough, possibly itchy.
  • Excessively dry skin
    If this dryness is left untreated or ineffective, the skin can become extremely tight, rough and chapped. Itching can also become severe and painful during this stage.

Areas of the body affected by dry skin

Dryness often appears on the skin of the legs and thighs. Dry skin on the feet is especially common and often results in cracked heels, which, if severely affected, are associated with pain and inflammation.

However, dryness associated with washing with strong detergents can affect the entire body equally. Washing your hands too often tends to dry out your hands as well.

If you wash your hands very often, they can develop dry skin.

Sensitive skin

Dry skin on the body is often quite sensitive, but its sensitivity is not always caused by dryness. Some people's skin is naturally very sensitive, even if it is well hydrated. In any case, it is important to avoid skin care products that contain irritating ingredients such as fragrances and dyes. Always check if the product is dermatologically tested on sensitive skin.


Dry skin with diseases

For conditions such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, the skin may look reddened, peel off, and itch.

Dry skin can also be associated with some medical conditions:

  • Xerosis is the medical term for dry skin. It comes from the Greek: “xero” means “dry” and “osis” means “disease”.
  • Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are also associated with dryness, although the underlying conditions are inflammatory. Typically, the skin affected by them looks reddened, flakes, and it itches a lot.
  • Metabolic diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease can also increase the risk of dry skin.

The main causes of dry skin

There are many causes and factors that cause dry skin on the body, from environmental influences and inappropriate skin care to diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The skin acts as a barrier to the body, but this means that it is exposed to both external and internal influences.

External factors

  • External factors impair the function of the skin as a natural barrier, which leads to an increase in moisture loss through the skin.
  • Violation of the skin's surface barrier by washing off the natural layer of lipids makes it impossible to retain moisture, and the rate of its loss increases.
  • Finally, when dryness spreads to the lower layers of the skin, the transport of water through the buried tissues is impaired, as the functioning of important hydration channels is impaired.

Deficiency of natural moisturizing factors (NFs), which bind moisture, leads to dehydration of the upper layers of the skin.

External factors contributing to dryness

The main external causes of the process described above are environmental factors and skin care:

  • Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to skin aging and, as a result, dryness.
  • It is recommended to limit the bath time and reduce the temperature of the water, as prolonged baths can cause moisture to evaporate.
  • As some medicines can cause dry skin, it is recommended that you seek the advice of your doctor.

External environment

  • Severe weather conditions - heat, cold and dry air - destroy the protective function of the skin.
  • Seasonal changes - Dry skin symptoms often get worse in winter or summer.
  • The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can accelerate skin aging, and as we age, it becomes more prone to dryness.

Skin care

  • Frequent washing or prolonged hot baths or showers remove the lipid layer that forms the skin's protective barrier.
  • Inappropriate Skin Care - It is important to follow directions and use products that are suitable for dry skin. It is especially important not to use strong soaps that wash away the natural lipids of the skin.

Taking medication
Dry skin occurs as a side effect of many medications. Common drugs that have this side effect include diuretics to control blood pressure, which work by increasing the amount of water excreted in urine, as well as some antibiotics and oral medications to combat acne. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you

Internal factors

Genetic influences
The moisture balance in the skin is also influenced by heredity. Some people have oily skin, others have dry skin, and these skin types are inherited, although a person will not necessarily have the same skin type as their parents. Skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus and ichthyosis often have a genetic background.

Hormonal influences
Changes in the concentration of certain hormones, especially estrogen and testosterone, can affect skin moisture and lipid levels. This is especially noticeable after menopause, when the skin becomes dry due to a decrease in estrogen levels.
Dry skin can also develop during pregnancy due to hormonal changes as well as additional body fluid requirements.

Nutrition
Like any other organ, the skin requires a number of essential nutrients to function properly. Among them are unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins. The absence of any of these can contribute to the development of dry skin.

Age
With age, the number of sebaceous and sweat glands in the skin decreases, which leads to a decrease in the ability to synthesize sweat and lipids. The skin's water content and its ability to retain moisture are also reduced. These factors lead to dryness, which in turn causes aging of the skin and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Learn more about age-related dryness.

Factors causing dry skin

In addition to the main causes of dry skin on the body, there are several other factors that also affect the degree of dry skin. Understanding this will help avoid them and thereby reduce their impact.

  • The best time to moisturize is when the skin is clean and slightly damp, such as after a bath or shower.
  • Dry skin needs special sunscreens without any irritating perfumes or dyes.
  • The constant use of protective gloves and hand cream can help some professions, such as a doctor or hairdresser.

Lack of effective treatment
If dry skin is not treated quickly, the degree of dryness can increase and the hydration system in the deeper layers of the skin can be compromised. In such situations, it is necessary to use a moisturizer designed to solve this problem.

Influence of sunlight
While protecting dry skin from sun damage, it is important that sunscreen also replenishes the lack of moisturizing factors, in addition to the appropriate sun protection factor (SPF). It is also important that sunscreen, like any other skincare product that is used on dry skin, is free of irritating perfumes and dyes, as dry skin, especially on the face, is more prone to irritation than normal skin.

Professional risks
Some occupations require working in conditions that can increase the risk of dry skin. These are usually activities that involve the development of dry skin, such as working in hot or cold conditions (farmer / fisherman), or work involving the use of detergents (doctor / nurse / hairdresser), or working with chemicals (mechanic / cleaner).

Dehydration
The skin receives moisture from the body and therefore depends on the water balance in the body. When dehydrated, it reduces the supply of moisture to the skin, which slows down the natural movement of water through the skin, which can contribute to dryness. Older people are prone to dehydration because thirst dulls with age.

Smoking
Cigarettes contain many toxins, including nicotine, which can reduce the rate of blood flow. This leads to a decrease in the metabolic rate in the skin. And this means that the processes of premature aging and drying can start in it.

Dry body skin care

Dry skin is caused by impaired skin barrier function, which leads to loss of moisture and a decrease in the ability to retain water due to a deficiency of moisturizing factors. Thus, dry skin requires daily care that does not cause further deterioration of the skin barrier and restores the lack of natural moisturizing factors.

Dry and overly dry skin, as well as dry skin associated with diabetes or psoriasis, require appropriate products depending on the degree of dryness, but atopic dermatitis requires special products for the daily skin care of babies and young children. When choosing a skin care product for children, always check for age indications.

Cleansing dry skin of the body. Most often, skin becomes dry due to damage to the skin's surface barrier, therefore it is important that the cleanser is gentle enough not to wash off the skin's natural protective barrier. Additional natural moisturizing factors such as urea will also help restore moisture balance in the skin.

Moisturizing dry body skin. The first requirement for moisturizers for dry skin is to restore the moisture balance in the upper layers of the skin. Substances called "natural moisturizing factors" (NRF), such as urea and lactic acid, retain moisture in the stratum corneum or top layer of the skin. The minimum recommended concentration of urea, even for moderately dry skin, is 5%. Excessively dry skin usually requires a higher concentration of urea and other moisturizing factors.

Instead of rubbing wet skin with a towel, pat dry and apply cream or lotion immediately afterward.

It is important to follow the directions and use products that are suitable for dry skin.

Dryness, roughness, and thickening of the skin can be caused by disturbances in three main mechanisms of moisture control: damage to the surface barrier due to a lack of skin lipids, dehydration of the stratum corneum due to the lack of natural moisturizing factors, and poor moisture distribution in the lower layers of the skin.

Protecting dry skin from the sun
When going outdoors, reduce exposure by wearing clothing that covers all parts of the body and using sunscreen. In addition, it is important that sunscreens contain moisturizing factors as well. Sunscreens for dry skin should be free of irritating perfume and dyes because dry skin is sensitive to irritation.

A moisturizer that is suitable for dry skin should be frequently applied to the affected area.

Avoiding Factors That Contribute to Dryness

In addition to high-quality daily cleansing and moisturizing, it is important to avoid factors that contribute to the development of dry skin. This will help alleviate the problem of dry skin and reduce the need for treatment:

  • Avoid dry air by spending less time outdoors in hot, dry or cold weather, and using humidifiers if the heating is on.
  • Reduce your time in hot water by taking quick, warm showers instead of long hot baths.
  • Use gloves when washing dishes to avoid exposure to hot water and harsh detergents.
  • Wear clothing made from natural materials such as cotton and silk that will not irritate your skin. Wool is also a natural material, but it can irritate dry skin and should be avoided.
  • Try to use detergents that are free of dyes or fragrances to avoid irritation.
  • Make sure you drink enough water - especially for older people.

Dry skin manifests itself as dullness, flaking, profuse wrinkles, redness, and sometimes itching. It can be found at any age. It occurs as a result of internal disturbances in the body, exposure to external factors and improper skin care of the body.

Dry skin in adulthood is due to age-related changes. But it can also be dry in a newborn baby. This is due to the natural underdevelopment of the baby's sweat and sebaceous glands, as well as the physiological detachment of the upper layer of the epithelium. The intrauterine layer of the epithelium changes to a new one, which is manifested by abundant exfoliation. In this case, you need to limit yourself to lubricating the child's skin with a moisturizer and refuse bathing in herbs, as they dry out the skin even more.

Causes of dry body skin

The main cause of dry skin is moisture loss. Factors leading to a decrease in the moisture content of the skin are divided into external and internal.

External causes of dry skin

  1. Increased insolation. In other words, it is over-exposure to sunlight. People who are fond of natural tanning or tanning should remember that this leads to dry skin.
  2. Exposure to low temperatures. Frost leads to a loss of moisture, therefore, before going outside, you need to apply nourishing creams that retain water in the skin.
  3. Skin exposure to harsh cleansers or cosmetics containing alcohol.
  4. Using products containing petroleum jelly, paraffin or glycerin. Ingredients that supposedly moisturize the skin actually dry it out. By creating a protective film on the surface of the epithelium, glycerin or petroleum jelly draws water from the deep layers of the skin to the surface, thereby drying it out.
  5. Dry air and high room temperature. Excessive evaporation of water from the surface of the skin leads to loss of moisture and dry skin.
  6. Frequent bathing. The salts in the water, as well as the soap in the shower gel, lotion or bubble bath, wash away the layer of lipids (fats) from the surface of the skin, causing it to dry out. It should also be remembered that bathing in seawater leaves a lot of salt on the skin, therefore, after water procedures in the sea, you need to take a shower to wash off the remaining salt.


Internal causes of dry skin

  1. Hormonal disruptions. Dry skin is a common manifestation of thyroid or pancreatic disease.
  2. Congenital diseases (ichthyosis, psoriasis).
  3. Hereditary predisposition to atopic dermatitis, eczema or allergies.
  4. Diseases of the digestive system (gastritis, cholecystitis).
  5. Diseases of the nervous system (autonomic dysfunction, depression, migraine).
  6. Lack of water in the body. If the loss of moisture is higher than the intake of water in the body, then the first manifestation of dehydration will be dry skin of the body.
  7. Hypovitaminosis. Lack of vitamins A, E and group B leads to depletion of the skin and dry skin.
  8. Eating disorders. Consuming a lot of sweets, soda, tea and coffee leads to dehydration of the skin and the body as a whole.
  9. Frequent and prolonged use of antibiotics leads to impaired biocinosis in the intestine, hypovitaminosis and metabolic disorders, which leads to dry skin.

What to do with dry skin?

Treating dry skin begins with eliminating the cause. Adequate water intake, balanced nutrition, sleep and rest regimen, rejection of bad habits (alcohol, smoking), proper skin care are shown. If dryness is due to systemic diseases, you should consult a specialist. After establishing a lifestyle, you should provide proper care for dry skin:

  • Refuse hot baths and hot showers.
  • After taking water treatments, a special moisturizer is applied to the skin. It is better if a doctor prescribes it. Today there are several lines of medical and cosmetic products. It is necessary to apply the product not to dry, but to damp skin in order to create a protective layer after application that retains moisture.
  • Light massage combined with cream application.

If the skin is too dry on the soles of the feet, then it is recommended:

  • Every day, clean the surface of the heels from the keratinized epithelium using special scrubs or soft brushes. The procedure should be performed on dry skin before taking a bath or shower.
  • Paraffin applications. A thin layer of paraffin or cosmetic wax is applied to the surface of the feet. After hardening, several more layers are applied, then the leg is wrapped in polyethylene and a towel to warm it up. After half an hour, the application is removed.
  • Foot baths with a decoction of herbs (oak bark, hops, chamomile). Twice a week for fifteen minutes, the feet should be dipped in decoctions of these herbs, after the procedure, apply a moisturizer.

For dry skin on the face after cleansing, it is recommended to do a light massage to improve blood circulation and apply moisturizers. With severe and persistent dry skin on the elbows, you need to think about a serious illness and consult a dermatologist. To eliminate dryness in these areas, it is recommended to take vitamins (A, E and group B), you should gently cleanse your elbows with gommages or scrubs twice a week, and then apply a moisturizer based on natural oils (nut or almond).

Dry body skin is a rather unpleasant and common discomfort problem. Dry skin can be a congenital phenomenon, or it can manifest itself throughout life as a result of exposure to certain factors. In addition to dryness and dullness, red scaly areas may appear on the skin of the body, and in general it loses its firmness, elasticity, ages quickly and looks rather unsightly. In addition, excessively dry skin is always accompanied by severe itching. What to do with dry skin of the body?

With normal skin, the sebaceous and sweat glands, in the course of interaction, form a thin film on the surface of the skin, which protects the epidermis from negative external influences (temperature changes, excessive and frequent exposure to hot water, etc.). This process, under the influence of some factors, can be disrupted, which results in dehydration, loss of firmness and elasticity, and dry skin.

Dry skin (xerosis) is mainly a temporary phenomenon and appears due to any reason, the period of exacerbation is observed most often in winter. However, dry skin can be troublesome and uncomfortable throughout your life. This problem extends to the abdomen, arms, and lower extremities. But this distribution is very arbitrary.

Changes in lifestyle, nutrition, skin care with active use help get rid of dry skin of the body.

Causes of dry body skin.
In addition to a genetic factor, many others are to blame for the appearance of dry skin on the body, in particular:

  • Hormonal disruptions.
  • Dry air (heating in winter, air conditioning in summer).
  • A hot shower or a hot bath dry out the skin, depriving it of its protective film of fat.
  • Insufficient use of pure water leads to its deficiency in the body, and, as a result, to dehydration of the epidermis.
  • Climate.
  • Unbalanced and unhealthy food, long-term rigid diets.
  • Bad habits (smoking, drinking carbonated drinks, including sweets, coffee, tea in large quantities).
  • Prolonged exposure to the open sun (tanning, solarium).
  • Skin diseases interfere with the production of ceramides, which are responsible for water balance (psoriasis, eczema, keratosis, diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, allergies).
  • Genetic predisposition.
  • Using soap (it dries out the skin).
  • Too frequent use of aggressive cosmetics for cleansing and exfoliating the skin (scrubs), or the complete absence of this procedure in the care.
  • Metabolic disease.
  • Lack of vitamins in the body ( especially E and A), as well as hypovitaminosis.
  • Long-term antibiotic treatment (after such therapy, a course of vitamins and treatment of the stomach are required, which will have a positive effect on the skin).
  • Frequent stress.
In cosmetology, there are two types of dry skin:
  • The presence of good tone, when the skin is sensitive to irritants, sometimes unpleasant itching is observed, while the skin has not lost its elasticity, smooth and matte without deep and numerous wrinkles. Often observed at a young age, regular and careful care is required, mandatory protection from ultraviolet radiation.
  • Dry skin with a reduced tone is characterized by very thin skin around the eyes and in the area of ​​the nasolabial fold, wrinkles are intensively formed. Conventional cosmetics are useless in the care, deeper procedures are required.
Determining which type is yours is quite simple, you just need to press a little with your fingertips on the skin. With a quick recovery (smoothed out), you have nothing to fear.

Treatment of dry skin of the body.
If dry skin appears against the background of a change in climatic temperature, as a result of prolonged sunburns and stays in a solarium, dry air in the room, then in such cases it is necessary to limit or completely stop sunbathing, use air humidifiers in the apartment, at work.

Be sure to daily moisturize the skin of the body twice a day.

If the problem of dryness and itching of the skin arose against the background of your active weight loss or insufficient drinking during the day, it is recommended to follow the drinking regimen, drink at least one and a half liters of clean drinking water per day. Remember, strict diets lead to a deficiency of proteins and trace elements in the body, and drugs for weight loss remove excess fluid from the body. Hence, the skin loses its tone, elasticity and firmness, aging faster.

In women, a similar problem during menopause is solved by the appointment of hormone replacement therapy.

In general, dry skin can occur as a sign of very serious diseases, therefore, if dry skin is accompanied by redness, itching, insomnia, the appearance of ulcers or wide areas of peeling on the skin, you should not hesitate and consult a specialist. Only after a full examination, analyzes, specialists (allergist, cosmetologist and dermatologist) will be able to identify the cause of the dryness of the epidermis and prescribe the optimal treatment.

It is important to give up bad habits, improve your diet, you need to eat more foods that contain a lot of vitamin E (fatty fish and seafood, high-fat dairy products, nuts, vegetable oils, legumes, spinach and broccoli).

With this problem, it is recommended to abandon hot baths. Preference should be given to a warm shower or bath and no more than fifteen minutes, in order to avoid degreasing the skin. As a hygiene product, it is advisable to choose shower gels or cream-based liquid soaps, which contain many ingredients with moisturizing properties. It is advisable to use such means no more than once every seven days.

Basic rules for dry skin care.
Care for excessively dry body skin should be regular and include gentle exfoliation (exfoliation and scrub no more than once a week) and moisturizing (cosmetic oils, milk, lotion, body cream) immediately after hygiene procedures and at night. By the way, with dry skin after water procedures, you do not need to wipe it off with a towel, but only slightly get wet so that a certain amount of moisture remains. After that, it is advisable to apply cosmetic oil to the body, it is a great strong moisturizer and perfectly retains moisture in the tissues. And before going to bed, you can use a lotion with a high content of ceramides, phospholipids and fatty acids.

Be sure to wear protective cosmetics at any time of the year.

Since dry skin is very sensitive to various irritants, accordingly, it is advisable to give preference to clothes exclusively made from natural breathable fabrics (except for wool), exclude synthetics, guipure, etc. It is important to choose the right clothes for the season.

With severe itching, cold compresses help well, hydrocortisone ointments or creams reduce inflammation.

Very good for the skin moisturizing body masks, which should be done twice a week, baths with herbal decoctions. Such procedures will not only moisturize, soothe and cleanse the skin, but will also stimulate its regeneration.

Dry skin of the body, treatment with folk remedies.

Bath recipes.
Add a decoction of flaxseed to a bath with warm water (five teaspoons per liter of water, cook on fire for fifteen minutes, insist, strain) and chamomile (recipe on the back of the package). Add broths to water. The duration of the procedure should be no more than fifteen minutes.

A glycerin bath is ideal for restoring dry skin. Add half a glass of liquid medicinal glycerin (sold in a pharmacy) to a bath of warm water.

Heat a liter of milk, but do not boil it. Dissolve 200 g of honey in a water bath. Gradually combine honey and milk, add two teaspoons into it almond oil and pour into the bath.

Wrap three tablespoons of oatmeal in a gauze bag and tie. This bag must be secured to the bathroom faucet so that water flows through the oatmeal when you open it. Take a bath in this water for fifteen minutes.

Peeling recipes.
Combine four tablespoons of honey (preferably in liquid form, or melt) and a tablespoon of salt, add a tablespoon of any vegetable oil to the composition ( linseed , olive etc.) and stir thoroughly. Apply the composition with light massaging movements on the skin of the body, after standing for five minutes, rinse.

Mix in a tablespoon each of oatmeal and almonds, grind everything with a coffee grinder. Next, mix the mixture with two tablespoons of sour cream. After taking a shower, apply the mixture to the skin, rinse off after five minutes. Towel dry (lightly) and moisturize the skin.

Recipes for moisturizing body masks.
After taking a shower or a warm bath on the body, it is recommended to apply a mixture of two tablespoons of honey (preheat in a water bath) and the same amount of olive oil. Let the mixture stand for twenty minutes, then rinse. Such a mask, in addition to nutrition, removes toxins.

Combine a glass of mineral water with 50 ml of milk. With such a mixture, it is necessary to rub the body for twenty minutes, then rinse. The procedure promotes collagen production.

Chop the pulp of one avocado, add the pulp of chopped banana to it. Add half a glass of cream, 100 grams of butter to the mixture and add a couple of drops of rose oil at the end. Beat everything, apply on the body after taking a bath and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse with a washcloth. This mask not only nourishes, but also effectively cleanses the skin.

It is useful to moisturize the skin with natural products after bathing. For example, moisten a cosmetic napkin (large) in milk (you can use aloe juice, kefir) and apply to the body. The duration of the procedure is fifteen minutes.

For deep nourishment of the skin of the body, a mask of an oil solution of vitamin E and water is recommended (vitamin can be replaced with peach, apricot, almond oil, avocado oil).

If you have tried all of the above methods, but there is no improvement, but, on the contrary, the condition has worsened, contact your doctor.

Most lovely ladies have experienced dry skin at least once in their lives. This is a very common problem among women, men are much less susceptible to this, their skin is not so delicate.

Have you noticed skin tightness, peeling, irritation, unpleasant appearance? Then this article is especially for you, we will reveal all the secrets of dealing with dry skin.

Causes of the trouble

In a normal state, the sebaceous glands form a thin protective film on the surface of the skin, the purpose of which is to protect our skin from the negative effects of the environment. But there are many factors that destroy the protective layer, which leads to excessive dryness of the skin of the face and body. The main ones are:

  • loss of moisture (insufficient fluid intake during the day, so the body is forced to take water from the skin);
  • hormonal disorders (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, etc.);
  • use of shower gels with aggressive ingredients, too hot water;
  • dry, hot climate;
  • sitting on a strict diet;
  • lack of vitamins, especially A and E;
  • impaired metabolism;
  • frequent exposure to direct sunlight;
  • stress;
  • using soap;
  • absence or overly frequent use of scrubs, cleansing masks, body wraps (everything should be in moderation);
  • the use of inappropriate cosmetics;
  • the presence of bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
  • dermatological diseases;
  • genetic predisposition;
  • ichthyosis ("fish skin").

All of the above factors affect the condition of our skin in an extremely negative way, it is worth excluding contact with harmful substances, staying less in the open sun, and drinking enough clean water.

Important! If you feel severe itching, redness, pain, in the area of ​​peeling, then consult a doctor, perhaps you have not just dry skin, but a dermatological disease begins.

Elimination of dryness and tightness of the skin of the body

First of all, the skin needs to be moisturized, saturated with useful microelements, and protected from the negative effects of the environment. This can be done with the help of special moisturizers containing glycerin, oils, fats.

Glycerin has long been used in cosmetology, due to its ability to retain moisture, moreover, recent studies have shown that this component promotes the formation of new young cells, thereby smoothing fine wrinkles, giving freshness and elasticity to the epidermis.

Linolenic acid creates a waterproof barrier on the skin that protects our epidermis from the sun's rays and retains moisture.

Good allies in the fight against skin troubles are the following creams for dry skin:

  • Garnier body cream Intensive care and nutrition. This product contains natural ingredients: olive oil, avocado, apricot, maple juice, these ingredients provide maximum moisture to dry skin, nourish with useful microelements. The price of this cream is very affordable, only 75–85 rubles;
  • Johnson's baby oil. Such oil is intended for the delicate skin of a baby, therefore, the skin of an adult (especially sensitive) will have a very positive effect (moisturize, soften, eliminate minor irritations, peeling), this tool is hypoallergenic, will not provoke an allergic reaction. The approximate price of this product is about 120–130 rubles;
  • cream for dry skin of the body Nivea SOS-intensive. It contains only natural ingredients, panthenol, which heals microtraumas on the skin, removes the effect of tightness, the action lasts for 48 hours. The price of this product is approximately 26-300 rubles.

All of these products can be purchased at almost any hardware store. Pharmacy products are more expensive in terms of pricing, but they are aimed at deeper damage to the skin, when cosmetics are indispensable. Before using such ointments and creams, you should consult a dermatologist.

Also, traditional medicine offers a huge number of homemade ointments, creams, wrap mixtures, you will read all the most effective recipes below.

Read about the properties and uses of salicylic acid for the face against acne.

Folk remedies and recipes

Many do not trust purchased products, but prefer to make medicinal products on their own, various oils and herbs are excellent helpers in this matter.

Recipes for effective remedies for dry skin of the body:

  • milk + honey. Use these ingredients to prepare your healing bath. Take 1 liter of warm fresh milk, add 300 g of lime honey, stir thoroughly, pour the mixture into water. It is recommended to take such a bath for 15 minutes once a week. With very dry skin, the appearance of irritation, the reception of such a procedure can be increased up to 2-3 times a week;
  • olive oil. This product perfectly moisturizes the skin, instantly gives a pleasant feeling + perfectly protects and regenerates the epidermis. While taking a shower, brush with olive oil (preheated to a temperature of 40 degrees), massage into the skin, then rinse with water. After such a procedure, you can not completely wipe the body with a towel, but only slightly get wet, with such manipulations you will saturate the skin with moisture;
  • cucumber cream. It is very simple to prepare it: take 1 cucumber (without peel), rub it on a fine grater, add beeswax 4–5 g, then almond oil (about 3 tablespoons) + 50 ml of water, mix all the ingredients thoroughly, heat on a small fire. Use the resulting cream every day at night, it is perfectly absorbed, does not leave any marks on the bed linen. The cream is suitable for dry skin of hands, feet and body;
  • oatmeal. Before taking a bath, fasten a bag of 50 g of oatmeal under the tap so that water flows through it. It is worth taking such water procedures for at least 15 minutes; after completion, the skin can be lubricated with a cream, which includes phospholipids, fatty acids;
  • honey + olive oil. On a steamed body (after a shower), you should apply a mixture of these two components (1: 1), rub with massage movements, you can also apply it to your face. Twenty minutes is enough for moisturizing, nourishing, restoring the skin, after the procedure, rinse the mixture with warm water;
  • cleansing + nutrition. Remove the pulp from the avocado, add the banana pulp, chop the food, add 100 ml of cream, the same amount of butter, a couple of drops of olive or rose oil can be added to this mixture. Stir the mass, distribute evenly over the entire surface of the body, keep for 20-25 minutes. This procedure not only perfectly nourishes the skin, but also delicately cleanses it from any impurities. Use the recipe no more than twice a week, but regularly;
  • wrapping. Finely chop the seaweed, add 2 tbsp. spoons of honey. Apply the resulting mixture on the body or on individual, most dehydrated areas of the skin, wrap with cling film, wake up in this position for 30 minutes, better lie down listening to relaxing music. After such a procedure, take a shower, the skin can be lubricated with a nourishing cream;
  • flax seeds. Make a decoction of this product (2 tablespoons of seeds + 600 ml of water boil until it swells completely), then filter. The prepared broth is used to lubricate the damaged skin, do not wash it off for 25 minutes.

It will be good if you add to all these procedures the intake of 2 liters of water every day and the consumption of fruits containing various vitamins. Another golden rule about food: exclude fried, fatty, alcohol.

Useful tips to help prevent flaking, irritation, excessive dryness of the skin:

  • nourish your skin with moisture. As mentioned earlier, 2 liters of water a day is the law. When bathing, do not use soap, it dries the skin. Also, do not wash with hot water, it should be warm and cool in summer. Shower gel should be with cream, no harsh peels and sauna effects;
  • after water procedures, be sure to lubricate the skin with nourishing oil-based creams or homemade mixtures;
  • avoid frequent exposure to direct sunlight. In the period from March to September, apply sunscreen with a high UV filter to the skin, in winter - special moisturizers;
  • dry skin is very sensitive, susceptible to various irritants. Therefore, use hypoallergenic cosmetics, always check the expiration date, read the composition;
  • carry out all stages of skin care: cleansing, toning, moisturizing. Again, only with suitable means. You should be very careful with cleansing. Aggressive scrubs injure delicate skin, use gentle peeling, no more than 1 time per week;
  • after the pool, immediately wash off chlorinated water from the skin;
  • include fish (mackerel, herring, salmon) in your diet, it is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, you can specially buy fish oil at the pharmacy;
  • use calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, E, C, they normalize the state of the intercellular substance;
  • healthy sleep is also very important, get enough sleep, go to bed before 12:00, as you know, these hours are called beauty sleep;
  • treat skin diseases in a timely manner, they provoke redness, itching, burning, peeling, unpleasant symptoms, which soon develop into ulcers, vesicles.

The main thing in caring for dry skin is consistency. If today you carry out all the procedures, and tomorrow you forget to do it, then the effect will be minimal. Also, a huge role is assigned to the means, which creams and lotions you will use. The lifestyle is also important (proper nutrition, rejection of bad habits, general condition of the body, absence of dermatological diseases).

We hope our article has helped to solve the problem of excessive dryness of the skin, to make it smooth, silky and elastic, without any wounds or irritations.

From the following video, you can learn a few more secrets of caring for dry and tight skin of the body: