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5 Ways To Get Rid Of Dry Patches On The Skin

5 Ways To Get Rid Of Dry Patches On The Skin

<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;blogja&period;net">Chilly winters and hot summers<&sol;a> can cause dry patches on the skin that are very uncomfortable and unappealing to look at&period; Applying a generous amount of lotions and hydrating creams may work sometimes but other times you need something more aggressive to get rid of the dryness&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">To clear your skin from the extra dryness you need to go a little overboard to reveal your soft skin back&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Here are 5 easy steps that can help you get rid of dry patches on your skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Step 1&colon; Exfoliate<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Exfoliate your skin at least 3 times a week&period; Use a gentle exfoliating scrub &lpar;coconut scrub works the best&rpar;&comma; and an exfoliating sponge to scrub off the dead skin&period; Exfoliating is important to remove the dry skin patches that prevent moisture from reaching deep into your skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Avoid scratching as it could cause more serious skin problems and could lead to a viral infection&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">After exfoliating&comma; gently pat with a soft towel&comma; refrain from rubbing as it can make dry patches worse&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Exfoliating increases blood circulation&comma; break down cells and encourage new cells to grow&comma; doctors suggest drinking lots of water&comma; which will fasten the healing process and flush away the harmful toxins&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Step 2&colon; Moisturize<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Apply moisturizer on the dry patches immediately after a shower&period; Applying lotion while the skin is damp helps in locking the moisture that is already present in the skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Ask your dermatologist to recommend a moisturizer that contains <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;webmd&period;com&sol;beauty&sol;skin-care-products">alpha hydroxyl acids<&sol;a> and avoid products that have strong fragrances and colors&period; Choosing a good moisturizer is necessary because the chemicals can sometimes react against your skin and cause rashes&period; Check the ingredients before buying a moisturizer&period; It should contain glycerin&comma; hyaluronic acid&comma; and propylene glycol&period; Remember there are different moisturizers for face&comma; hands&comma; and feet&period; Make sure you choose the right one&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You may also apply some moisturizer before going to the bed at night&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Step 3&colon; Soak<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Soak affected areas in warm water to soften the dry patches&period; You can add some conditioner and Epsom salt in the water and let your body soak for 5 to 10 minutes&period; Also take a handful of the exfoliating scrub and slough away the rough dry patches&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Adding salt in warm water helps maintain the wellbeing of your skin&period; It includes minerals like sulfur&comma; calcium&comma; sodium&comma; magnesium&comma; silicon&comma; boron&comma; potassium and bromine&period; The combination of these chemicals not only heals dry skin but also regulates blood sugar levels&comma; heart problems&comma; and body weight&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You can also add some amount of olive oil&comma; coconut oil and jojoba oil in the water after soaking for a couple of minutes&period; These oils help absorb and lock the moisture into the skin&period; Once you&&num;8217&semi;re done&comma; apply body butter to soften the skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Step 4&colon; Apply Milk<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Milk has lactose and certain antioxidants that helps in keeping the skin soft and smooth&period; Apply milk to the dry patches a few times every week&period; Moisten a towel with cold milk and place it on the dry patches for 5-8 minutes&period; This allows the moisture to set into your skin and heal the dead patches&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Raw milk contains vitamin B&comma; vitamin A&comma; biotin&comma; <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;webmd&period;com&sol;vitamins&sol;ai&sol;ingredientmono-926&sol;vitamin-b12">vitamin B12<&sol;a>&comma; alpha hydroxyl acids and calcium that repairs skin not just from the outside but the inside as well&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">The biotin present in milk helps dry and patchy skin heal&period; It also revitalizes cracked heels and ankles&period; Apart from curing dry patches&comma; milk also aids in lightening tanned skin&comma; exfoliating skin cells&comma; and healing sunburns&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Step 5&colon; Apply Aloe Vera<&sol;strong><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Aloe Vera is a natural antioxidant that fights germs and heals sunburns and acne&period; If you have dry patches due to a sunburn&comma; apply Aloe Vera gel 2-3 times a day to see effective results&period; Apart from healing damaged skin it also acts as a natural cleanser&comma; brightens skin&comma; and serves as a scrub for both hair and skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">The gentle exfoliation action of Aloe Vera helps get rid of dead skin&comma; reduces blemishes and repairs damaged skin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Here are a few more tips that can help your skin heal&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><strong>Tips<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">If dry skin worsens or doesn’t get better&comma; visit your dermatologist or schedule an online appointment using a HIPAA compliant telemedicine app&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;When treating dry skin&comma; drink plenty of water as it hydrates your skin and retains the natural moisture&period; Hydrating your body from inside will show effective results on the outside&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Experts recommend drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily&period; Avoid taking showers with cold water&period; Instead&comma; opt for warm showers to soften the dry patches and use cleansers and toners that are mild&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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