How to take care of Dry Skin
When the air contains little humidity, it’s common to develop dry skin. Many people who live in an area with low humidity, get dry skin. During the winter, indoor heating or cozying up to a fireplace can rob skin of moisture, making skin dry and chapped.
When low humidity causes dry skin, making some skin care changes can relieve and heal dry skin. Dermatologists recommend that you use plenty of moisturizer. Creams and ointments tend to work better than lotions. When you apply a cream or ointment to your skin, it can hold more moisture in your skin than a lotion.
A dermatologist can diagnose what’s causing your dry skin. If you have a condition that affects your skin, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema your dermatologist can create a treatment plan for you. Treatment can help control the skin condition and relieve the dryness.
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Effective treatment for dry skin strengthens the outer layer of your skin, which can:
Make your skin feel more comfortable
Reduce your skin’s sensitivity
Lessen your risk of developing a skin infection
Prevent dry skin from worsening
Simple changes can soothe dry skin. Following the same skin care routine year-round may not work so well when the humidity drops. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Dry, itchy skin can flake, crack, and even bleed.
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To help heal dry skin and prevent its return, dermatologists recommend the following:
Use 5- to 10-minute baths and showers to hydrate your dry skin. When the humidity drops or your skin feels dry, be sure to:
Close the bathroom door.
Use warm rather than hot water.
Limit your time in the shower or bath to 5 or 10 minutes.
Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.
Apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil but avoid using so much that you see a thick lather.
Blot your skin gently dry with a towel.
Apply moisturizer immediately after washing. Ointments, creams, and lotions (moisturizers) work by trapping existing moisture in your skin. Use an ointment or cream rather than a lotion. Ointments and creams are more effective and less irritating than lotions. Look for a cream or ointment that contains one or more of the following ingredients:
Shea Butter, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Jojoba oil, Dimethicone, Lactic acid, Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Petrolatum.
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Wear lip balm or apply petroleum jelly to your lips. When choosing a lip balm, pick one that feels good on your lips. If your lips sting or tingle after you apply the lip balm, switch to one that does not cause this reaction.
If you have sensitive skin, use gentle, fragrance-free skin care products. Some skin care products, such as deodorant soaps, are too harsh for dry, sensitive skin. Dermatologists recommend using products labeled "fragrance-free."
Or do a sensitivity test before use (apply a small amount of product on inside of your forearm and leave it for up to 2 hours and, if you experience redness, itchiness, sting or burning sensation then do not use it).
Wear gloves. Our hands are often the first place we notice dry skin. You can reduce dry, raw skin by putting on gloves before you: Go outdoors in winter, Perform tasks that require you to get your hands wet, Get chemicals, greases, and other substances on your hands.
Choose non-irritating clothes and laundry detergent. When our skin is dry and raw even clothes and laundry detergent can be irritating. To avoid this:
Wear cotton or silk under your clothing made of wool or another material that feels rough.
Use laundry detergent labeled “hypoallergenic.”
Stay warm without cozying up to a fireplace or other heat source. Sitting in front of an open flame or other heat source can dry your skin.
Add moisture to the air. Plug in a humidifier. If you can, check your home heating system to find out if you have a humidifier on the system — and whether it’s working.
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Your skin should start to feel better quickly. If these changes do not bring relief, you may want to see a dermatologist. Very dry skin can require a prescription ointment or cream. Dry skin also can be a sign of a skin condition that needs treatment. A dermatologist can examine your skin and explain what can help reduce your discomfort.
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