Got Dry Skin? So do millions of others. But not all dry skin is caused by the same things. Some dry skin is a result of an internal problem, such as diabetes. Or it can be dermatitis, or eczema. Want to avoid dry skin? First let's investigate which dry skin you might have, the regular kind, eczema, or dermatitis. Then we'll read about how to avoid dry skin in the first place.

Dry skin:

For starters, normal healthy skin has a thin layer of fat on its surface, called natural lipids. They keep in moisture, leaving the skin soft and supple. Usually, something in the environment, or something you're doing to your skin, is stripping away these fatty oils, leaving your skin unprotected. Less often, the cause is internal; a health condition or genetic predisposition is making your skin dry out.

Eczema:

Eczema is term for a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. It can be the result of allergies, asthma, or hay fever. Symptoms include extreme itchiness, dryness and redness. The area often becomes infected due to scratching, and the eczema can crack, causing oozing and weeping of the area.

Dermatitis:

Dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin, accompanied by redness and itchiness. The differences between dermatitis & eczema are not always easy to spot since the conditions are very similar. Dermatitis is an allergic reaction to a substance, such as a chemical in soaps or makeup, that comes in contact with the skin. Eczema, on the other hand, is often the result of allergies, asthma or hay fever.

Don't Want Dry Skin? Then Don't Do these 7 Things

Don't #1: Don't Wait too long After the Bath for the Lotion

For all three problems, apply moisturizer as soon as you step out of the shower. This will seal in the moisture from the bath. For dry skin in general, one tip is to apply natural skin care balms to your skin as soon as you get out of the shower to trap the water moisture that is already there.

Don't #2: Don't Take Long Showers

Plus; don't wash for too long. Long showers will steal the lipid layer from your skin, causing dry skin. It is very nice to take a long shower but if your skin problem is very bad, shorten the shower time.

Don't #3: Don't Take Super Hot Showers

Hot water in the shower makes a difference. When you shower with extremely hot water, the lipid layer that keeps in moisture on the skin is depleted. Therefore, take shorter, colder showers. These two factors dry out the natural lipid layer from your skin, causing dryness.

Don't #4: Don't Wear Wool

Do you wear a lot of wool? This dries out your skin. Avoid it! Try to wear softer fabrics, like cotton, or cashmere.

Don't #5: Don't Sit in a Dry Air House

A big plus is a humidifier in the home, especially in the winter time when the rising thermostat dries out the air. The humidifier will replace the atmosphere's moisture, helping your skin in turn.

Don't #6: Don't Scratch Eczema!

Don't scratch at the eczema! This will cause more oozing and more dryness later.

Don't #7: Don't be Ignorant about Your Dermatitis

As for dermatitis, the allergen causing it has to be found. Try not wearing jewelry for a few days, or try taking a shower with a new soap free of perfumes and other allergens.

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