The primary reasons for dry skin are: living in a dry climate, sudden hormonal changes, excessive exfoliation and the treatment of other skin problems. In some cases, dry skin may be inherited; however there is a solution to this problem.



Moisturizing your skin is often the first weapon against fighting dry skin. Moisturizers basically fall into two classifications, which are based upon how they attack dry skin.

General skin moisturizers are those that work by retaining the moisture that is already in your skin. These type of moisturizers create a type of shield to keep the moisture in your skin. They are often priced very cheap and can easily be found at local supermarkets and drug stores.

The second category includes moisturizers that work by drawing moisture from the environment and supplying it to the skin. This is a very effective way of dry skin care in humid conditions.

Humectants are the special type of moisturizers that are from the family of non greasy skin care treatments. Better humectants are comprised of ingredients such as propylene glycol, urea and glycerin.

Extra care and consideration should be had when using moisturizers to combat dry skin. The basic procedure to follow is the completely clean the surface of your skin before spreading the moisturizing product on the affected area.

Applying moisturizer to your skin while it is still damp will increase the effectiveness of your dry skin product. When it comes to moisturizing your arms, face and neck, be sure to avoid heavy soap products, as they tend to accelerate the process of drying out your skin. Light exfoliation can be beneficial for those with dry skin as it removes the coarse, dead skin cells that add to over all dryness.