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Dry skin is a common condition that occurs when the skin loses its natural oils and moisture. It becomes rough, flaky, and may crack. The face and hands are especially affected because they produce less sebum. The problem is often worse in cold seasons, dry climates, or with excessive washing and harsh soaps.

Main causes of dry skin

Dry skin can be caused by:

frequent showers or baths
harsh or scented soaps
low air humidity (dry indoor air)
cold weather
insufficient water intake
certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypothyroidism)

If dryness lasts more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by redness, infection, or irritation, medical advice is recommended.

Natural and home remedies for moisturizing skin

Several natural treatments can help restore moisture and remove dead skin cells:

Milk compresses: lactic acid gently exfoliates and improves moisture retention.
Epsom salt baths: soften skin and help remove dead cells.
Aloe vera gel: soothes dryness and supports skin healing.
Avocado masks: rich in vitamin E and healthy oils that nourish skin.
Vegetable oils (olive oil, mineral oil, lanolin, etc.): help lock in moisture.
Homemade creams with beeswax, lanolin, aloe, rose water, and oils can deeply hydrate the skin.
Skincare habits for dry skin

Proper daily care is essential:

Use mild, cream, or liquid soaps instead of heavily scented soaps.
Avoid long showers (limit to about 15 minutes).
Use warm instead of hot water to prevent oil loss.
Wash only key areas (armpits, groin, feet) with soap; the rest can be rinsed with water.
Take showers in the evening to allow skin recovery overnight.
Maintain indoor humidity using humidifiers or water containers.
Reduce use of fireplaces or wood stoves that dry the air.
Drink about 2 liters of water daily (avoid excessive caffeine or alcohol).
Keep indoor plants to naturally increase humidity.
Nutrition for healthy skin

Diet plays an important role:

Eat fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week.
Include plant sources of omega-3 such as flaxseed oil, nuts, and avocado.
Take B-complex vitamins and vitamin C to support skin repair.
Use multivitamin supplements containing vitamins A, B, C, E, zinc, and selenium if needed.

Dry skin can often be improved through proper skincare habits, hydration, diet, and natural remedies. However, persistent or severe cases should be evaluated by a dermatologist.

Always consult a healthcare professional before starting new treatments or supplements.
Transcript
00:00Do you have dry skin?
00:0224 ways to moisturize your face and hands.
00:05Interesting about science and medicine
00:07prepared by editors of the channel
00:09or scientific.
00:11The outer layer of the skin
00:13works like a well-willed
00:15machine, but sometimes
00:17the production of essential oils
00:19don't meet its need.
00:21Typically, problems arise
00:24if you shower
00:25too often, you soap the dry
00:27out the skin or live
00:29in a region of a world where
00:31the air humidity is similar to
00:33that of a desert.
00:35How to choose the right moisturizer?
00:38Most dry skin products
00:39which moisturize the skin protect
00:41it from moisture loss,
00:44acting as a shell.
00:46In other words, they slow down
00:48the loss of the skin moisture
00:50rather than
00:51moisturize it, but they do
00:53this very well.
00:55Causes of dry skin.
00:57When the skin is functioning normally
00:59its glam produce
01:00the optimal amount of
01:03sebum, which makes
01:04the skin soft and supple.
01:07But during the cold season,
01:08due to dry air,
01:10both indoor and outdoor,
01:12the skin can become dry and crusty.
01:14The skin becomes cracked and raugher.
01:17The face and hands are
01:19considered the most susceptible
01:21part of the body.
01:22Physiologically, it has been observed
01:25that the hands produce the
01:27least sebum compared to other
01:29parts of the body.
01:30When should you see a doctor for
01:32dry skin?
01:33If after two weeks of using the product
01:37mentioned in our article
01:40the skin remains dry.
01:41If the skin shows scenes of
01:43infection, supuration or redness.
01:46If the patient suffers from
01:47conditions such as diabetes
01:49or hypothyroidism.
01:51How to moisturize the skin of the face
01:54and other parts of the body
01:55using folk remedy.
01:57First method.
01:59Milk, but tempting, right?
02:02Don't rush to the store
02:04to fill a bad tomb with milk.
02:06This treatment does require
02:07a large amount of this wonderful
02:09liquid.
02:10The lactic acid in milk cleanses the skin
02:13of dead cells and improves the skin
02:15ability to retain moisture.
02:18Suck a clot in cold milk.
02:21Then apply it to dry irritated skin
02:23and leave it for a few minutes.
02:26When rinsing, rinse gently to ensure
02:29some of the lactic acid remains on the skin.
02:34How to moisturize your skin?
02:35Method 2. Epsom salt
02:37Epsom salt is a natural magnesium sulfate.
02:40To soften hardening skin, take a warm bath
02:44with 2 cups of Epsom salt added.
02:46After a while, when the skin is moisturized, rub it
02:50with Epsom salt to remove dead skin cells.
02:54You will be surprised at the results
02:57this method produce.
02:58For best results, add a little
03:00l-grass to the bath.
03:03How to moisturize your skin?
03:05Method 3. Aloe vera gel.
03:07Gel made from fresh aloe vera
03:10relieves dry skin.
03:12It contains acids that remove layers of dead skin.
03:16To obtain fresh aloe vera gel,
03:18cut a leaf from the plant
03:20and use a knife to separate into two halves.
03:25The extracted gel can be used for cosmetic purposes.
03:30How to moisturize your skin?
03:32Method 4. Avocado.
03:35Measure avocado pulp and apply the resulting cream to your face as a mask.
03:41The oil it contains softens the skin and is rich in vitamin E.
03:46How to moisturize your skin?
03:48Method 5. Vegetable oils
03:50To retain skin to moisture, use the following oils
03:54peanut oil, petroleum jelly, mineral oil, lanolin,
03:58derivative from sheep's wool, margarine.
04:02Caution! Use this in moderation to avoid discomfort.
04:06How to moisturize your skin?
04:08Homemade skin moisturizer.
04:10You can make a homemade skin moisturizer by mixing one tablespoon of bee husk
04:17and two tablespoon of lanolin in a double boiler.
04:21Add two tablespoon of rose water, three tablespoon of olive oil
04:25and a tablespoon of aloe vera.
04:27Use this mixture chill it.
04:33How to choose the right moisturizer for your face and hands?
04:37Method 7. Alpha hydroxy acids.
04:40Many cosmetic products contain alpha hydroxy acid.
04:44A cream with alpha hydroxy acid removes dead skin cells, leaving soft, healthy cells in their place.
04:52How to choose the right moisturizer for your face and hands?
04:56Method 8. Urea.
04:59Lotions containing urea are also helpful for dry skin.
05:05How to choose the right moisturizer for your face and hands?
05:08Method 9. Emollients.
05:10Add emollients to your, but they will make your skin softer.
05:17What soap moisturizes the skin?
05:20Method 10. Lightly scented soap.
05:23If you use scented soap, avoid it.
05:26The problem is that heavily scented sops dry out your skin and the fragrances they contain can irritate it.
05:34How what soap moisturizes the skin?
05:37Method 11. Cream soap.
05:40Cream sops are another way to retain skin moisture.
05:44They contain a lot of oil and fats, which are added during the final stage of soap production.
05:52When using this cosmetic product, a protective layer of oil remain on the skin.
05:58What soap moisturizes the skin? Method 12. Soft soap.
06:01Use mild soap because they contain the skin's pH at a normal level.
06:08They cleanse the skin without negatively affecting the oil on the surface of the body.
06:14What soap moisturizes the skin? Method 13. Liquid soap.
06:17Use liquid soap is very beneficial for skin health.
06:22Choose a moisturizing liquid soap for washing your hands to prevent dry skin.
06:28Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 14. Shower.
06:33Avoid long shower or bath. Generally, it is recommended to limit showers to a maximum of 15 minutes.
06:42Exceding the shower time increases the risk of significantly removing the protective oil layer from the skin.
06:50Avoid hot water. It is better to use warm water.
06:53Hot water removes well from the surface of the body faster, which increases the risk of dry skin.
07:01Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 15.
07:03Plain soap only on certain area of the body.
07:07To maintain skin moisture, you soap when washing the follow areas.
07:12Growing armpit feet. Wash the rest of your body with plain water only.
07:19Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 16. Shower only in the evening.
07:25Try to shower or bath in the evening. This will give your skin more time until morning to restore its
07:33protective oils.
07:35Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 17. Humidity in the home is very important.
07:42During the cold season, maintain comfortable humidity in your home. To do this, follow this recommendation.
07:49Place a container of water near a heat source in the room. Place container of water on radiators.
07:57Leave the bedroom door open when bathing or showering. Place a humidifier next to your bed and keep the bedroom
08:05door closed when the humidifier is running.
08:09Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 18. Use your fair place or wood stove less often.
08:16If your home has an alternative, a heating source, avoid using a fair place or wood stove. These heat sources
08:25make the air very dry.
08:28Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 19. Drink more fluids.
08:33Our body needs 2 liters of water daily. This is approximately 8 glasses. Of course, you can drink other liquid
08:42inside of water. Herbal teas, juices. This rule do not apply to drinks with a diuretic effect. Coffee, cola, black
08:50and green tea, alcoholic beverage.
08:52When consuming such drinks, the body will require additional water due to increase the frequency of automation.
09:00Lifestyle for dry skin. Method 12.
09:0320. Grow, endure flowers. To maintain humidity in our apartment, grow, endure plants. We increase the humidity in room through
09:14photosynthesis and the evaporation of water when watered.
09:20Nutrition for dry skin. Method 21. Fatty fish. Eat fatty fish more often, at least with a week. Fatty fish
09:29are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. When health, maintain healthy skin. The richest source of omega-3 fatty acids
09:36are salmon, herring, sardines, and mackerel.
09:40Nutrition for dry skin. Method 22. Plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Other good sources of omega-3 fatty
09:49acids include
09:50Flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil, avocado, nuts. Add two-tipped spoons of flaxseed oil daily to your breakfast cereal.
09:59Add flaxseed oil to cold or warm foods. Hot foods. Break down flaxseed oil into toxic substances.
10:08Nutrition for dry skin. Method 23.
10:11B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. Regular intake of B-complex vitamins, ascorbic acid, vitamin C and minerals helps maintain
10:19healthy skin.
10:21Regularly take the following vitamin supplements containing the following vitamins. Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid, vitamin B2, riboflavin, vitamin B1, thiamine.
10:32Brevers East. Nutrition for dry skin. Method 24. Complex vitamin supplements. Multivitamin supplements contain many beneficial substances for the skin.
10:44These supplements contain the following chemical vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B9, zinc, selenium.
10:54Of course, these are other ways to moisturize your skin. But consult your dermatologist before using them.
11:02Thank you for your attention. This material is prepared by the editor of Petro Scientific.
11:08Attention, this material is for information proposed only. When observing very unusual symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
11:15Subscribe to our channel. Thank you. Bye-bye.

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