How To Heal Dry Skin

A person’s beauty is often judged by the tone and texture of his/her skin and the inner glow emitted by the same. Thus, maintaining a proper skin health regime is very essential and this basically involves gentle removal of dead skin cells from the surface of the body. It is a popular notion that the dearth of oil content in the skin leads to dryness or flakiness, but this is not the only cause. A lack of water content or proper hydration can also lead to dry, unhealthy skin. One of the basic components of the epidermal layer of the human skin is a fibrous protein called keratin, which requires adequate hydration to keep it supple and pliant. The evaporation of moisture through any form leads to dry, flaky and itchy skin. In extreme cases, this can also lead to the onset of dermatitis. It is for this very reason that one should strictly adhere to a skin care regime to bring that inner glow and radiance. Given below are some simple tips and ways, on how to heal dry skin.

 

 

The first and the foremost step is the proper hydration of your skin and this only possible through proper intake of water and other fluids. This helps to prevent pre-mature wrinkling of the skin and thus, maintains the elastic properties and suppleness of the tissues. Water also helps to flush the metabolic waste products from the surface of the body, thereby promoting an inner glow or radiance.

 

It is often the dead, lifeless skin cells that result in flakiness or dryness. Hence, a vital part of your skin care routine should be gentle, but thorough removal of these dead skin cells. For the face, gentle exfoliates suffice; while for the rest of the body, you can make use of body brushes and scrubbers. Body brushes are easily available and consist of soft bristles that can remove dead cells. These brushes can reach all the portions of the body and are very easy to use. Apart from this, you can also cleanse your body by using salt and sugar scrub, while taking a bath.

 

The process of exfoliation needs to be followed by proper lubrication of the skin, to maintain and retain the water content. First and foremost, after taking a shower, pat the skin dry with a soft towel. Strictly avoid the rubbing motion with the towel, as this tends to irritate the skin even more. After this, make use of an appropriate moisturizer that suits your skin type. Particularly look for ingredients that lock moisture into the skin, like shea butter, hyaluronic acid and beeswax.

 

Another must-have for maintaining a smooth healthy skin is the periodical supplementation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids help the cell membranes to combat flaky and dry conditions and can be found in ample amounts in seeds, nuts and also in sunflower, evening primrose and soya bean oils.

 

Good circulation is very important for maintaining good health of the skin in particular and the body in general. Apart from that, you also need to have enough supply of vitamin D. Adequate exposure to sunlight supplies the right amount of Vitamin D to the body, while exercise helps to maintain blood circulation throughout the body.