Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Dry body skin

By Artibella Hozik

Co-written by: Lactic Acid Peel. Dry body skin is a tiny problem that affects people with a genetic predisposition for it. According to hereditary predisposition, the oil secretion of the skin glands will be lower than for normal skin. Dry body skin is specific to people of all ages, from babies to the elderly with the mention that small children and old people are more prone to skin dryness. The explanation for these two extremes is very simple: the immature baby skin layers provide less protection against the environment. With the elderly, dry body skin occurs because of the reduced functions of the skin that deteriorate in time.

If no dermatological problem is behind skin dryness, then the possibilities to treat it are manifold and very much within reach. Moisturizers are the main help in the fight against dry skin, but their efficiency is increased or decreased by the cleaning products used as well as by the hygiene routine specific for every person.

Normally, body lotions work a lot better if applied after bathing or showering when the skin is still damp. Plus, it is advisable to spend less time in water because it aggravates dryness.

Dry body skin gets worse in winter or after sunbathing. In winter always use very creamy lotions, and try to complement their use with all sorts of natural products around the house. Thus, a very appreciated treatment for dry body skin is extra-virgin olive oil, coconut or almond oil rubbed or massaged into the skin.

The purity of these natural treatments makes them preferable to any cosmetic product. Nevertheless, while body lotions may contain fragrance or chemicals, they are not as messy as natural essential oils. Yet, it's primarily your choice!

When it comes to sun exposure, although it doesn't sound pleasant or fun, sun bathing is out of limits when you have dry body skin. Even if you go to the beach or lie around the swimming pool, it is imperative to use a very powerful sunscreen lotion with a high sun protection factor. The main outcome of the sun exposure for dry body skin is an increased dryness that leads to rapid skin decay, blisters formation and premature aging. Last but not least, it is worth mentioning the fact that dry body skin is specific to all races and to both genders, hence, you'd better not ignore it! - 23802

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