Factors that reduce moisture in the skin

It should be noted that there are various factors that reduce moisture to the skin, among them are:

* Smoking.
* Consumption of alcohol.
* Diet deficiencies.
* Certain prescription medicines.
* Climatic and environmental changes,  (heat and cold produce the same amount of dehydration of the skin!)

Dry skin usually present itself with features that can be easily recognized:
* Roughness.
* Feeling of tension.
* Possible itching.
* Cracking.
* Tendency to irritation and inflammation (Erythema)

How can i get rid of dry skin?

You can find alot of information about this question but it is really simple to care for your dry skin.
- Use vaseline or body lotion (hands and legs, apply before you go to sleep)
- Don’t wash your skin with hot water
- Eat fruits (vitamin A and E)
- Put baby oil on while you are still wet from the shower or bath and then dry it off with a towel.
- Use olive oil
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Your Skin Functions

The skin has a wide range funtioner. The most important thing is that it is as a protective layer, as a screen body’s internal parts against knocks and keeps bacteria and other harmful micro-organisms and substances out of the body.

Your skin functions:

* The skin forms a barrier to prevent bacteria, microorganisms and other harmful substances from entering the body.
* The skin helps regulate the body’s fluid balance, since it prevents the liquid from evaporate.
* The skin regulates body temperature.
* The skin protects the internal organs, etc. against stroke.
* The skin participates in the formation of vitamin D, which is important for the successful formation of calcium in your bones.
* The skin excrete salts, urea and organic matter through sweating.
* The skin acts as a sensory organ, which provides information from the external environment, such as heat, cold, touch and pain.

Dry Skin

Dry skin, it’s itchy, specially at night and certain times during the day, that’s because they tend to feel tight as they sometimes chap. It’s basically the inability of your skin to retain moisture, where your oil glands do not supply enough lubrication for your skin. In my area it’s mainly due to the weather, dryness exacerbated by the wind here, which leaves my skin dry and dehydrated. It’s not genetic, poor diet, dermatitis, eczema nor psoriasis as some would associate it with. I also don’t have complications like diabetes.

This condition leaves me looking dull. It’s when the skin tends to be drawn over the bones, and the dullness  are apparent around the cheeks and eyes. Lips tend to chap and crack. Got to constantly use lip balm. And there’s the tiny expression lines in your face that become apparent also around the corners of your mouth that looks like dried saliva at times, parched look and flaking which sometimes can be seen around your forearms and shoulders.