Need help desperately, Dry Skin!?!
Question:
Need help desperately, Dry Skin!?
I have really bad dry skin, especially on my legs and hip area, i take vitamins, moisturize when i can and drink lots of water but all that doesnt seem to stop my skin being so dry, scalely and awful. Im very self-consicous of it and i get embarressed when my partner and i get intimate and my skin in flaking everywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions on what else i can do to stop my skin being so dry??
Answers:
start with non-soap, non-perfumed bodywash (e.g. cetaphil, hamiltons, qv, eulactol) + manually exfolitate as you wash. moisturise religiously after showers, no exceptions (try above brands). paula's choice also stocks body products with chemical exfoliants.
laundry detergents can also irritate sensitive skins. to clean your machine, run it through a warm, empty wash with 1/3 cup white vinegar.
check that diet (unprocessed, whole foods) and sleep are at their optimum and correct intake of A,C,E vitamins & zinc.
remember: STRESS MAKES IT WORSE. get rid of it however you can.
If things get worse you should consult a dermatologist. could be eczema or allergy (don't discount food-related).