Dry skin leads to cracking of the upper layer of skin: this is bad for the appearance and the health in general, because skin is your natural barrier between the rest of the world and your organism.

Causes of dry skin: dry climate, hormonal changes, too much exfoliation and treatment of other skin disorders.

Taking care about dry skin starts with proper moisturisers. Moisturisers can be classified into:

Moisturisers that provide dry skin care just by preserving the moisture within the skin (for example, vaseline).

Moisturisers that work by drawing moisture from the environment and supplying it to the skin.

Dry skin care is also about using moisturisers properly. You should cleanse the skin before the application of moisturiser. It is even more effective to apply the moisturiser while the skin is still damp after cleansing.

Also, make sure to use soap-free products. Exfoliation does help in dry skin care, by removing the dead skin cells. However, don’t exfoliate too hard.

Take care of sun protection. Avoid too much and too direct exposure to sun. Use a good sunscreen lotion before going out. A lot of moisturisers provide sun protection too, along with dry skin care.

Natural dry skin care products way supply lipid enhancements to the skin, hence enabling moisture retention within the skin. Another, important thing for dry skin care is the temperature of water you use for shower or for washing your face, because it is important to use warm water – not too hot or too cold water.