Does your skin look rough, flaky, or scaly? Is it itchy, miserable, or painful? If that is true for you or someone you love, learn how to relieve dry skin.
The Cause
There are a variety of factors that causes skin dryness. Consulting your doctor should be your first step if your condition is extreme. Sometimes medications or surgeries can be the culprit. Cancer treatment is definitely a factor.
Otherwise, check your environment. You may notice more dryness during the cold months of the year. Typically, this is due to keeping warm with a heater in our home, workplace, and car because it reduces the humidity in the air. Second, consider where you live. Some regions of the country naturally have lower humidity.
How are you showering/bathing? First, check the water temperature. Hot water naturally dries the skin. Second, be careful of what you are using for cleansing. Soaps can be harsh because it strips the skin’s natural oil. And bathing/showering too often causes loss of moisture. Be mindful of the water temperatures and hand soaps, too.
What type of work do you do? Handling lots of paper will deplete moisture. Because people working in the medical field need to wash their hands often, they tend to have lots of dryness. And, if you work with chemicals, wearing gloves is critical to keeping dry skin at bay; not to mention other conditions.
And, finally, the hard conversation. How old are you? As we age, our skin becomes thinner which means we have to stay proactive with keeping the moisture in our skin. Aging well during our younger years is a key to better skin conditions later.
How to Relieve Dry Skin
EXFOLIATION IS ESSENTIAL. The first step to healthy and hydrated skin is to exfoliate two or three times a week. Removing the dead skin cells will help moisturizers and other products do its job more effectively. I have a large variety for you.
Facial Exfoliators
My first choice is to always be ROYAL. The Royal Revitalize Volcanic Polish Mask will give you instant and long lasting results by gently buffing the skin’s surface and removing toxins with its mineral-rich granules.
Next is the customer favorite for 66-years, Malibu Miracle Mask. It moisturizes and conditions the skin as it exfoliates.
And finally, the 9-in-1 Skin Care System Bundle includes the microdermabrasion cream to polish the skin and promote cell renewal. This is great because it’s used for the entire body.
Body Exfoliators
Speaking of the body, of course, the use of the 9-in-1 Skin Care Bundle is fabulous. Other options include:
The SPA Ginger & Sea Salt Body Rub which polishes away dryness as it replenishes the moisture and conditions the skin. Once you open the jar, the relaxation of the spa experience begins. Ahhh….
Allow the ground olive seeds of the Exfoliating Body Scrub from the Royal Olive collection to soothe and nourish your skin as it gently sloughs away dryness.
The Royal Almond products have been a customer favorite for over 60 years. I am excited that we just added the Salted Royal Almond Body Scrub to the collection. It is a combination of almond meal and salt with sweet almond oil, vitamin E and antioxidant cherry extract.
Hands and Feet
You may use any of the aforementioned products, but if you desire something created specifically for your human paws, go with the Spa Jojoba & Papaya Hand Polish from the Mani-Must-Haves bundle for a more gentle removal of dry skin. I love following this with the ultimate ROYAL treatment.
And your feet? Try the Spa Charcoal & Pumice Foot Polish from the foot care line. It buffs away dry skin, smooths rough patches and helps improve moisturization.
Moisturization
Now that you have properly removed the dead skin cells; your moisturizers, facial serums, body lotions, oils, and creams will be able to do its job more effectively. Thus, providing relief to dry, flaky, scaly, cracked, and sometimes bleeding skin. Using a complete regimen delivers the ultimate results. Therefore, be sure to include a complete skincare regimen. If you are not sure where to begin, please contact me or use my virtual skin care consultation.
My bundles are designed for head-to-toe treatment and beauty. I have products for the entire family, including babies, which is how to relieve dry skin for everyone.
