Dry skin is usually a big issue during the winter because of central heating, open flames, and the cold wind outside, however, the sunniest season of the year can also rob your skin of moisture.
Here are some reasons why you may get dry skin and some tips to deal with it.
Spending too much time in the swimming pool, lake, or ocean can make your skin dry out. Water can hydrate your skin if it is ingested. However, water on the surface of your skin can rapidly dehydrate your skin when it evaporates.
The salt in ocean water also acts as a dehydrating agent just like the chlorine in swimming pools. This is why fresh water showers are providing in public swimming pools as well as in some beaches; so that you can remove these drying agents from your body as soon as possible.
After having removed all traces of these agents from your body, make sure to apply a natural skin moisturizer and sunblock. This may be tedious, especially if you’re having fun at the beach and are too busy to take some time out to worry about your skin. And that’s okay, we all know what it’s like, but don’t complain later when your skin starts feeling dry and irritated.
Another way to get all the dry skin relief you need without having to get out of the water, is by using a shielding lotion. Shielding lotions contain a high level of silicone which help keep the lipid barrier of your skin intact. The layer of shielding lotion will repel water from the surface of your skin; however, you have to make sure that you apply it before getting your toes wet.
Drinking in excess, be it alcohol or caffeine, can also cause your skin to dry out. During summer it’s normal for people to refresh themselves by drinking lots of fruity alcohol drinks, iced coffee, and caffeinated sodas, however, if you’re not careful you’re actually dehydrating your body instead of replenishing your body.
Instead, you should prefer to drink natural fruits juices and fresh fruit smoothies. Of course, your best option is still and will forever be, fresh water. This can help your body stay hydrated while keeping your core temperature down.
Your cleansing routine is also vital during the summer. To help your skin absorb moisturize in the best possible manner, it is advisable to exfoliate. Exfoliation is the best way of removing dead skin cells while preparing your skin to be moisturized.
A harsh exfoliation is not necessary. In fact, if you are too aggressive when exfoliating, you may cause actual damage to your skin. You can use salt or sugar for a thorough exfoliation or a natural product that contains micro-crystals for a gentle and effective exfoliation.
If you want to moisturizer your skin even further, you need to find the right moisturizer or moisturizing products. When treating dry skin you need a very thick and creamy moisturizer. You can even use oils, such as olive oil or rose hip oil to get a better hydration.
Rose hip seed oil is an amazing ingredient that is found in certain natural skin care products such as BIOROSEHIPOIL. This natural product is both an amazing moisturizer and a great eczema healing balm.
- Martha Fitzharris