The cause behind dry skin is a low sebum or skin oil secretion. Dryness is often accompanied by a dull skin look and extra-sensitivity, besides the tendency to develop wrinkles in the most tight skin areas such as the eyes and the mouth. Dry skin has a poor ability to retain moisture, which is why it is perceived as dehydrated. The most important factors that accelerate skin dryness and make the skin flake and chap are atmospheric conditions.
There are several explanations or causes for skin dryness: the first and most important is genetic predisposition. This means that a person inherits the skin’s tendency to dry. Then, other than the exposure to sun, wind and severe temperature changes, dry skin can be caused by dehydration or by some skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis. While dry skin can also be associated with ailments like diabetes there are also certain medications that will impair skin moisture.
Dry skin is further explained by a diet poor in vitamins, essential nutrients and minerals. The adjustment of the diet, the proper hydration and the intense moisturizing of the skin represent the only solutions possible in such cases. Moisturizers represent a necessity for dry skin. It all begins with face cleaning: instead of using hot tap water, try to spray some fresh mineral water on the tissues and only then use the moisturizer as a treatment. The body lotion and the face cream that you apply, need to be oily enough to maintain the skin soft and moist.
Because of improper information or out of ignorance, people make bad choices when it comes to buying skincare items. For example, the cleaning agents should have a neutral pH, similar to that of the skin. Alkaline soaps aggravate dry skin condition by reducing all the natural oils and thus triggering a tissue sensitivity. Stay away from chemicals and any detergent-based product, because skin dryness will aggravate and even make it possible for dermatological ailments to start pestering you.
Dry skin should be protected against sun exposure; if you still want to go sunbathing, make sure to use a sunscreen with a high ultraviolet protection factor. Because of skin dryness, the sun will accelerate the aging process, making you look older and more wrinkled. By working to preserve your skin fresh and moist, you manage to stay younger. Other than moisturizing, all sorts of cleansers, lotions and homemade beauty masks can be used to give your skin the right elasticity.