Dry & Cracked Skin Treatment

Dry skin can be uncomfortable and unsightly, turning plump cells into shriveled ones and creating fine lines and wrinkles long before they're due.  Ordinary dry skin (xerosis) usually isn't serious, however, the inherited forms of dry skin (ichthyosis) can sometimes be disfiguring and may cause psychological distress to people living with them.

Dry Skin Symptoms

Dehydration of the skin can cause it to become dry and cracked. This may only be a temporary problem brought on, for instance, by the colder weather in winter.  However, other environmental factors including exposure to wind, salt water, sun, harsh soaps or chemicals can also lead to the skin becoming dry, flaky and cracked. Other signs of dry skin you may experience include:

• the skin feeling tight especially after showering or swimming 
• fine lines or cracks appearing in the skin
• the skin feeling itchy or scaly
• deep fissures appear that may bleed
• severe redness

What causes dry skin?

Factors which contribute to dry and cracked skin include:

• Contact with harsh soaps, detergents and solvents
• Cooler climatic conditions 
• Exposure to wind, sun or salt water
• Central heating, air conditioning, wood stoves and heaters
• Increasing age, resulting in decreased natural lubrication
• Poor diet - nutritional deficiencies can contribute to dry skin

How to treat dry skin

In most cases dry skin problems respond well to self-care measures. Although it may not be possible to achieve flawless skin, the following measures can help keep your skin healthy.

• Drink eight glasses of water each day
• Take showers less frequently to retain your skin's natural oils which help hold in moisture
• Avoid harsh, drying soaps and use a cleansing cream instead
• Use a humidifier in your room or leave a pan of water on your radiator to evaporate and put some moisture into the air
• Use a lip balm or moisturizer to protect your lips
• Regular exercise benefits the skin as it boosts circulation and encourages blood flow.
• Moisturize often with Natures Gold Skin Cream to rehydrate the dry areas of skin. The hydroscopic effect of the Manuka honey will provide nourishment and hydration to eliminate dry and cracked skin and the antibacterial properties of the cream will also assist the healing process where the surface of the skin has been damaged.

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