If you suffer from dry skin, it’s imperative that you use a dry skin care product. These are specially formulated to deal with the particular issues relating to your skin condition.

Dry skin has really little pores and could be dull, itchy and flaky. Wrinkles and fine lines are more evident on dry skin than any other type of skin. Sufferers frequently complain of a dragging or pulling sensation within their skin.

Causes of dry skin vary but it’s more common as we age. Hot baths, low humidity, sunlight and soaps, even the gentle ones account for some dry skin conditions. If your parents had dry skin, you’re more probable to have it likewise.

The key to treating dry skin is to keep it nourished and protected. Avoid heat as often as possible so no more hot showers, baths or saunas. Use a moisturizing liquid and not soap when bathing.

You should see your physician, if you all of a sudden begin suffering from dry skin and have additional symptoms as well such as excessive thirst or fatigue. It could occasionally be an indicator of a more serious health problem.

Not that anybody needs to tell you but smoking is extremely bad for your skin especially if you already have dry skin. Smoking causes the arteries to narrow which reduces the amount of oxygen and other nutrients that the blood can carry to your organs. Your skin is your biggest organ so to regain beautiful skin quit smoking!

Think about your diet. While we would all love to be skinny, a starvation diet will cause your skin to shrivel up as it becomes dryer and more prone to wrinkles.

Look for particular dry skin care products. These will contain petrolatum, glycerine, lanolin, vegetable oils etc that will help moisturize the skin from the outside in. Drink plenty of water and green teas to help keep skin hydrated.

Dry skin could occasionally be an indicator that you’re low in B vitamins. This is rather common amongst women and easily fixed via diet and/or supplements. Drinking goat’s milk might help. Other good sources of vitamin B are sunflower seeds, wholegrain and yeast.

An apricot mask is a good mask to help clean and soften dry skin. Put two apricots into a blender (take skins off first!), add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil. Blend together and put the resulting mixture on your face for about fifteen minutes. Rinse and apply your normal moisturizer. Obviously this wouldn’t help those of you who have an allergic reaction to either apricots or avocados.

Another old trick is to put your moisturiser on when your skin is still somewhat wet as it will help seal in the moisture. You need to remember to change your dry skin care products every now and then as our skin will change over time and might need less or more intensive care. If your skin is still dry and flaky after applying your normal products, it’s time to see your skin doctor for a few new ideas.