Dry Skin - Symptoms, Reasons and Home remedies.

      Reasons and symptoms:

Dry skin is a common skin condition indicated by a lack of appropriate amount of water in the most superficial layer of the skin, the epidermis.

- For elderly people the skin tends to produce less amount of natural oils and lubricants.

- Dry skin affects both male and female equally. The most affected areas due to dryness are arms, hands and particularly lower legs.

- Dryness of the skin is affected by the amount of water vapor in the surrounding air, the humidity.

- Dry skin is also known as Xeroderma.

- Symptoms : Discomfort from skin tightness and itching. In addition, external factors like weather can affect the severity of skin dryness.

- People who frequently wash their hands and sanitize may experience dry skin more often.

- Dry skin may also be a side effect of some medications.

- Dry skin may cause a fine dry powder like appearance of the skin.

- Untreated, dry skin may become irritated and result in a red rash (Xerodermatitis), eczema, secondary bacterial infections, cellulitis and skin discoloration.

- Fortunately, dry skin is usually milk and can be easily remedied.

Best home remedies to treat dry skin:

One of the most annoying thing in winter is dry skin.Here are the few best home remedies that gives you real treatment for your dry skin.

1. Olive oil - Before taking bath apply olive oil in your body and give a nice massage. Let it stand for few minutes( 5 mins) before rinsing. Repeat this for 2 to 3 times a weak for best result. 
You can even apply coconut oil or almond oil instead. 

2. Natural scrub for dry skin - Take milk (5 tbsp) and crushed almond (2 tbsp) mix them together. Scrub your face and body using this natural scrub.

3. Luxurious body scrub for dry skin - 1 tbsp of olive oil and coconut oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of honey. This scrub will make your skin moisturized, fresh and soft. Use this scrub at least 1 or 2 times a weak.

4. Natural face packs for dry skin: 

-Take 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp yogurt/curd. Blend them nicely and apply it on your face for 15-20 mins. This makes your skin soft, bright and moisturized.  

- Take 1/2 carrot and 2 tbsp of honey. Grind them together and apply it on your face. Let the pack be on your face for 20 mins. Wash your face with cold water. This helps smooths your skin and helps to prevent wrinkles. 

- Take 1/2 avocado, 1 egg white and 1 tbsp honey. Beat them together and apply it on your face for 20 mins and wash your face with cold water. 

- Mix 1 tbsp of oatmeal and 5 tbsp of milk together. Apply it on your face for 15 mins and wash it with cold water.

5. Simple remedy is to drink plenty of water and add fresh fruits in your diet. Keep your skin hydrated.

6. Wash your skin with soap-less cleanser when you shower.

7. For dry skin, hot water is not a good idea for shower. The problem in hot shower is, it takes out the natural oils from your skin.

8. Always moisturizer your body after shower.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE IDEAS AND SAY BYE BYE TO DRY SKIN.