The skin always reflect youth, charm and beauty.
People are always uncomfortable when the skin tends to be dull and parched.
This dullness and tight skin is what is called as "Dry Skin", which is not considered to be an ailment.
Though Dry Skin is attributed tohereditary, almost all the people are liable to have Dry Skin at some stage of life.
For the majority of the people, Dry Skin is due to environmental factors, especially extreme cold and hot conditions.
The oily layer in the skin could not be maintained during these extreme conditions, which cause the skin to dry up.
But dry skin is more seen during winter season.
The cold air outside and the hot air inside the room causes the skin to lose moisture and it may crack and peel.
Over exposing of the skin to sun is also another cause of Dry Skin.
Persons with diabetes are also prone to have Dry skin as diabetes damages the small blood vessels and the nerves in the skin.
Dry skin is also seen more in people who take long hot baths.
And some of the strong soaps can also lead to dryness.
It is said that a woman's skin dries up faster than a man's as woman experience this dryness soon after menopause.
If you experience a feeling of tightness, especially after a bath or swimming, itching, scaling, lines, redness and feeling dryness in your skin, then you have to look out.
You are having Dry skin and it is better that you start caring it once you know it.
The worse is that when cracks develop causing infection.
If proper care of dry skin is not taken, it can lead to Eczema, Folliculitis and Cellulitis.
Avoiding extreme weather conditions is the best thing to do.
The first thing is to avoid washing with hot water, and showering and bathing too frequently.
Avoid harsh soaps and use cleansing creams that suit your skin.
After the shower, only soak the water from the body and don't rub the water away.
It is better to use a moisturiser soon after the shower to keep the water intact in your skin.
Even while choosing detergents, go for those that have Humectants and Emollients.
While Humectants help to attract water to your skin Emollients is really a lubricant.
While going out always, use some sunscreen lotions and moisturiser to protect you skin from the Ultra violet rays and also to keep the skin hydrated.
One should also take plenty of water to keep always hydrated.
Include more grains, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables in your diet and also don't forget to take regular exercise.
Vitamins and natural oils also keep Dry skin away.
A lot of health care products are now in the market claiming to have solutions to Dry skin.
In the Internet, you can come across thousands of pages dedicated to Dry Skin.
But there is no complete relief in medical science and the lotions and creams can only give some relief.
The only thing is to take proper care once you know it.