Dry Skin Hydration

Every one of you must have dealt with dehydrated skin at some point in your life. If the skin is dehydrated it can scale or crack. Skin hydration is often needed during the wintertime when there is less humidity.

Causes of Dry Skin

1. Environmental Factors: The environment greatly contributes to skin hydration, including humidity levels, coldness, pollution, and sun exposure.

2. Lifestyle: Your lifestyle and hygiene habits also play a role.

3. Excess Cosmetic Use: Excessive use of cosmetics and harsh soaps affect the hydration levels of your skin.

4. Dehydration: If the body does not have sufficient water, then metabolic wastes will not be removed as efficiently and the body will hold the toxins instead of expelling them.

5. Deficient Vitamins: Deficiency in vitamins (like vitamin E, A, or B) makes the skin dry.

6. Hormonal Factors: Many medical conditions like hormonal imbalances also cause dry skin. Consult your doctor for specific medical conditions.

7. Clothing: Itchy or uncomfortable clothing can cause dry skin.

Tips for Dry Skin Hydration

1. Always use Lukewarm Water for Your Shower as hot water robs moisture in the skin causing dryness.

2. Use a Good Moisturizer after showers and hand washing to keep your skin soft.

3. Drink around 7-8 Cups of Water on a daily basis to keep the skin hydrated.

4. Limit Alcohol and caffeine beverages as they dehydrate the body.

5. Get a Good Night Sleep as during sleep your skin rejuvenation takes place and the cells undergo a process of repair. Remove all the make-up before going to bed.

6. Practice Yoga and pranayama as they will help you in keeping the skin hydrated and glowing. It also improves the quality of the skin by increasing blood circulation.

7. Exfoliate on a weekly or semi-weekly basis.

8. Invest in a Good Humidifier during winter as it retains the moisture in the air.

9. Avoid Soaps and Cleansers with Fragrance as they can dry out and irritate your skin.

10. Let the early Morning Sun Rays fall on you as it is the natural source of obtaining Vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a vital role in skin cell metabolism and growth, also an effective treatment for itching and flaking.

11. Maintain a Healthy Diet which includes a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. Avoid foods that have a dehydrating effect on your skin like junk food with refined sugar, foods high in trans fatty acids, and high sodium potato chips, pretzels, and crackers.

Home Remedies for Dry Skin Hydration

1. Split a fresh Aloe Vera leaf so that you can apply the gel inside on your dry skin for a soothing massage that fights dryness.

2. Add few drops of lavender oil or oat extract in the bathing water as this will help in moisturizing the skin.

3. Regular application of almond oil is good for the skin as it is easily absorbable and gives the skin a healthy look.