Not everyone in the world is lucky enough to have healthy looking complexion. Some are naturally gifted with this trait or some try to have it anyhow. But one thing is for sure that no one wants to have itchy dry skin. It gives ugly appearance and also creates uneasy and embarrassing situation in front of friend, family or relatives.

What is Dry Skin?

Dry skin is the skin related disorder which commonly occurs in the part of the body like in lower legs, arms, side of the stomach and thighs. The dry skin problem occurs when there is less production of oil in the body by the oil glands. It is essential for skin to stay soft and agile and this becomes possible when the skin restores its natural moistures properly.

When you are exposed to sunlight in summer or any harsh weather, your skin becomes sensitive to it and gradually loses its natural moistures and oils. Consequently, it becomes arid and chapped. This is not the problem affected by the certain aged people; it can occur with people of all age groups.

Cause of the Dry Skin

. Genetic problem

. Growing age

. Water deficiency in the body

. Too much exposure to the sun, cold, chemicals

. Using cosmetic products that causes dry skin disorder

. Diets in want of proper vitamins and fibres

. Metabolic factors such as extreme weight loss or under-active thyroid gland

. Affected with diseases like diabetes, eczema, psoriasis or seborrhea

Home Remedy for Dry Skin

The first thing you can do as a home remedy for dry skin is to avoid using soaps or face washes containing harsh elements and potential factors to damage the natural oil which protects your body.

Maintain a proper water intake in your body. Drink almost 10 glass of water daily and avoid drinking cold water.

Longer exposure to the sun or harsh weather will cause dry skin syndrome. Hence the patient are advised to wear gloves whenever going outside during winter season.

Give your skin the best possible protection from sun and pollution. Apply sunscreen lotion on your face so as to save it from ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Take a half tablespoonful of honey and mix it with 1-2 tablespoonful of rose water. Apply the mixture gently on the face, neck and other vulnerable dry skin areas. Let the mixture soak into the body for almost 20 min. Rinse your face with lukewarm water.

An oil massage is also effective and long standing home remedy for dry skin. Follow a course of regular massage of your body and face with olive or coconut oil. This will also help proper blood circulation in the body making it radiant and glow.

Junk foods are also responsible for causing dry skin disorders. If you are regular or frequent user of such types of food stuffs, avoid it right away. Instead have foods enriched with vitamins, fiber, minerals and proteins. They will help you overcome the dry skin disorders. Some laxatives enriched with vitamin A and B should be included in your dietary routine.

The home remedy for dry skin mentioned above does not have any side effect and can be used whenever the problem becomes sore or irritable.