Friday, June 29, 2007

How To Turn Dry Skin Into Beautiful Skin Naturally

Xeroderma, the medical name for dry skin, occurs most commonly on the lowerlegs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs and is a very common condition.It's easy to treat dry skin cheaply, simply, naturally, and effectively at home.Our skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity than the otherorgans in our body. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis thatconsists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. Skinis one of the most important parts of the body; it's our largest organ.Environmental factors, such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, orcosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps, can cause dry skin. Dry skincan be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure tosunlight or some medications. Bathing or showering too frequently, especially ifone is using harsh soaps, may contribute to dry skin.Dermatitis, contact dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea or psoriasis may cause theskin to become very dry too. Skin gets exposed to the elements, especially inwinter, causing it to become drier. Dry skin can also be a sign of anunderactive thyroid.Drink freshly extracted carrot juice, if you can, every day; carrot juice is anexcellent cleanser for the liver, great for the skin and contains a great dealof nutrients, all beneficial for dry skin, eczema, acne, zits, pimples,blackheads, whiteheads, and other breakouts. Eating foods high in the omega-3sare particularly important for people with dry skin or acne. The next time youwant to have a snack, instead of junk food, help your skin - have an apple,orange, peach, pear, banana, plum, grapes, cherries, berries, cantaloupe or anyother fresh fruit.Only use mild cleansers or mild soaps if you must use a soap or cleanser. Tryusing a humidifier if the air is dry and you have a severe skin condition. Avoidall products that have an alcohol base.After a soothing bath or shower at night just before bedtime, apply a thin layerof coconut oil over your entire body; it'll even last on your skin through yourshower in the morning. Apply coconut oil to irritated or chapped lips as well;it's edible, so it's safe and so healing to the lips. Coconut oil is the besthealing, soothing, and moisturizing treatment I've found for dry skin; in factall types of skin conditions, skin eruptions, pimples, acne, milia, irritations,cuts, burns, fungus, etc.If you have acne, eczema or any type of dermatitis coconut oil will treat andquickly heal these skin conditions too. Dry skin contributes to fine lines andwrinkles; coconut oil helps prevent the onset by keeping the skin soft andsupple.The skin is subject to constant attack from without; it can be affected by manyconditions, diseases and ailments. The skin supports its own ecosystem ofmicroorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by anyamount of cleaning.If you're still worried about your skin, or the problems persist, see your skindoctor. And did I mention to drink lots and lots of water every day? See yourdoctor or naturopathic doctor if your skin doesn't improve in spite of your bestefforts.For more information on coconut oil treatment for dry skin & dry skin caretreatments, see Helen Hecker R.N.'s http://www.Best-Skin-Care-Tips.comspecializing in care for skin conditions with tips, advice and resources forwomen, men, teens, babies, including information on best natural products

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