Dry, flaky and scaly skin requires additional care and treatment to make it to a normal one. Bath gels, moisturizers, sunscreens and body lotions can be used to control drying of skin.
The steps to be followed for dry skin care include no frequent or hot water showers. Spray of mineral water on the face is recommended in the morning. Baby oil can be used to massage the body. Soap should not be used for bath butbody wash lotions are better. If soap has to be used should be used where it is absolutely essential like groin and underarms. Olive ol or lavender oil can be added to the bath. For cleaning the non detergent, cram based products should be used and light trace of the cream shuld be allowed to remain on the skin. After the shower the skin should be pat dried and not rough scrubbing. Then moisturizer should be applied on the skin. The moisturizer should contain ingradients like urea, glycerine, patrolatum, lanoline, silicone derivatives, lactic acid, salicylic acid and alpha hydroxy acid. They add extra smoothness to skin. For face wash for dry skin tap water should be avoided and mineral water should be used.
Another important thing in dry skin care is the exfoliation afterevery two to three days. A scrub should be rubbed on all parts of body including feet, knees, back, and elbows. The srcub can be sugar or sea salt with olive oil or honey. Aftre rubbing and washing the residue it gives a silky skin. Contact with detergents, drying and alkaline ingradients should be avoided.
Socks can be worn at home to preventing drying of feet. In the evening cream should be applied on the feet and socks should be worn. The heat generated helps in penetration of the cream inside the feet and prevent them from drying.
For individuals of dry skin the moisturizer should be oil basedand it should be used frequently. Facial can be done once a week. It can be done in a beauty clinic by a beauty professional or can be done at home also. The mask used at the end should be hydrating and the toner and the cleanser used should be mild.
Apart from these day and night moisturizing, once a week milk bath and beauty masks for dr skin can be done.
Drinking lots of water and use of humidifiers at home helps in keeping the skin hydrated. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is important. Avoiding sun exposure is also essentia to control dryig of skin.
