I have been wondering what makes the skin dry.
I have been using an ample amount of skin care body lotion everyday but still white lines show whenever I scratch the surface of my skin.
Then I discovered that healing dry skin is not always about the lotion we apply.
There are many other factors we must consider when dealing with the dry skin type.
First, do we have this thing for outdoors? Do we spend a great length of time just to hang out outside, say, at the beach or park? A great helpful advice is that always apply SPF lotion before going out.
Unlike before, the sun's UV rays have become more powerful in harming out skin.
By applying SPF lotion, the skin becomes protected as it is shielded by the lotion.
The UV rays are that harmful; it dehydrates the skin.
Also, during sunny or cold weather, wear extra clothing to protect your skin.
In cold weathered places, going out without extra clothing would definitely dry up the skin's moisture which causes dry skin, so it greatly advisable to wear something thick and protective.
Drinking water also helps in hydrating the skin.
At least 6 to 8 glasses of water will do to effectively neutralize the body against dehydration.
Also, if you are smoking, try to lessen, if not stop, the habit.
Nicotine has been proven cause the skin dryness and dullness aside from its detrimental effects to the other vital organs of the body.
Have you ever had the feeling of tightness after rinsing off the soap from your face? If you answer yes, then try using natural skin care products.
These will also help you in making the skin healthy.
Most probably, your soap contains harmful chemicals that cause the dryness.
The chemicals are sometimes too strong that they even wash away the essential oils of the skin.
Now that you have discovered these facts, try to change your habits and, surely, something good will come out of them.