Get rid of dry skin, do this

Dry skin is often something that disturbs your appearance and makes you uncomfortable. One of the characteristics of dry skin is that it feels rough on the surface of the skin, the skin looks peeling, itchy, easily irritated and sometimes looks scaly. thus causing the appearance of the skin to become unhealthy.

Causes of dry skin

Dry skin can be caused by several things, one of which is changes in weather, skin usually becomes very dry in cold or dry weather. At this time the temperature and humidity decrease. Apart from that, the hot climate during the dry season can also trigger the skin to become dry due to dehydration.
Apart from the weather, here are several things that can trigger dry skin, including:

1. Bathing in warm water for too long
2. Use of unsuitable soap
3. Dehydration
4. Rubbing the skin too hard
5. Exposure to chemicals
6. Using certain drugs
7. Symptoms of certain diseases (Eczema and psoriasis)

Apart from being caused by the things above, dry skin can also be triggered by several other factors, such as being over 40 years old, living in an area with a climate that has low humidity levels, and frequently swimming in water that contains high chlorine.

Dry skin treatment

In dry skin care, the most important thing is to maintain skin moisture and health. Hermina friends can carry out skin care independently by following the tips below:

1. Fulfill your body's fluid needs

One component that plays an important role in maintaining skin health and elasticity is collagen. Sufficient collagen makes the skin dense, elastic and well hydrated. However, Hermina's friends need to know that this special protein (collagen) requires water to work optimally, so it is important for Hermina's friends to meet the body's fluid needs properly.

2. Choose products made from soft materials

Hermina's friends can choose skin cleansing products that are made from gentle ingredients without alcohol and other chemical additives.

3. Regularly use moisturizer

One of the keys to having moist skin is to use skin moisturizer regularly. Using moisturizer is very useful for protecting the skin's protective layer from damage and is one way to maintain skin moisture.

4. Consume foods and supplements that are good for the skin

Consuming good food is no less important in maintaining skin moisture, apart from meeting fluid needs, choosing food and multivitamins is also very important.

If Friends of Hermina feel that dry skin is very disturbing, immediately consult Friends of Hermina's condition with a Dermatologist at the nearest Hermina Hospital. Friends of Hermina can also consult online with a skin specialist via the Halo Hermina application.