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DRY SKIN – how to avoid one

dry skin - how to avoid one

dry skin - how to avoid one

Treating the symptoms of dry skin, such as flaking, itching, scaling, loss of elasticity and tightness.

DRY SKIN: THE CAUSES
The causes of chronic dry, pruritic skin are varied and may include the following:

**Genetics – People with dry skin may have a form of ichthyosis, a disease that causes the skin to become dry, thick and scaly.

**Metabolism – Dry skin is more common in people with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or those who have experienced excessive weight loss.

**Age – As the skin ages, it loses its natural ability to maintain moisture.

**Environment – Cool atmospheres with low humidity, airconditioning and central heating can increase the skin’s dryness.

**Exposure to water – Excessive showering or bathing in hot water or regularly swimming tends to dry the skin.

**Contact irritants – Soap, detergents and solvents are drying agents. Certain articles of clothing may cause frictional irritation.

DRY SKIN: THE TREATMENT
Specially formulated skincare products treat dry skin in three ways:

- They replace natural moisture.
- They replace skin lipids.
- They reduce water loss through occlusive materials (oily ingredients that create a physical barrier on the skin).

Gentle cleansing with a mild soap-free cleanser is recommended for dry skin, followed by moisturising with a rich emollient skin protectant lotion.

dry skin - how to avoid one

dry skin - how to avoid one

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