With the heat of Summer just around the corner, the last thing any of us want to worry about when it’s time to bare all is hiding our skin. So if you’re one of over sixteen million Americans who suffer from some type of dry, itchy skin, listen up, because this one’s for you.
There are several underlying causes to annoying dry skin, but some of them are pretty surprising. We’re all aware of the old stand-bys: rough work outdoors, soap with too many artificial fragrances, itchy clothing. But did you know that issues with dryness and itch can be caused by poor air circulation in the home, prolonged exposure to hot water, and even lowered immunities after a lengthy illness? As today’s viruses become more aggressive and resistant, the average length of illness during a flu, fever, or upper respiratory infection is becoming longer. So what are the indiscrete scratchers of the world to do?
Well if you’ve been sick lately, the best thing to get rid of dry itchy skin is eating a lot of whole organic foods and drinking a lot of water. And if you have a healthy immune system, aren’t taking any over the counter medicines, and don’t wear many synthetic fibers, there are a few things that should help dry skin right away. First, try using an inexpensive humidifier to counteract the dry air that’s developed from a whole season of heater usage. Next, if you take baths more than once or twice a week, start to cut back, and make sure your showers are warm instead of hot. Invest in some fragrance free soap or body wash to give your skin a break from chemicals, and use a lotion with natural ingredients like shea butter that pack a big bang in healthy moisture without any chemical side effects. And if you really want to go the extra mile, at home remedies like smoothing on sesame oil, mashed avocado skin masks, or organic green tea as a shower rinse should all scratch your itch for smoother skin as well.
Tags: Dry Skin, Ear, Food, Foods, Health, Home Remedies, itchy skin, Medicines, Shea Butter, Skin, Water, Work, Work Out
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