You already know the symptoms. Your skin feels tight and rough to the touch, cracked and itchy in some places, and it might even have started to look unsightly. To make things worse, it seems that no matter how much lotion you slather on, your alligator skin just won't go away. Yup, you're dealing with dry skin. If the problem feels persistent, you may even be dealing with another skin condition, like eczema or psoriasis. Dry skin can be a problem any time of year, especially between seasons. Cold and dry weather and indoor heat causes the moisture on your skin to evaporate more quickly and in the warmer months, we tend to be out in the elements more and possibly taking more frequent showers, which can also sap moisture from your skin.
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Yes, everyday activities, like showering, could be the root of your skin woes. Water that's too hot can strip your skin of the protective oils that make it smooth and radiant. So it's important to make sure your water temperature's warm, not scalding hot.
Other everyday causes of dry skin include the foods you eat, using bar soaps that are too harsh, or not drinking enough water. Luckily, you don't need expensive products to treat dry skin. You can start right at home in simple ways such as using a humidifier to add moisture to the air, applying moisturizer right after your bath (not after the hour you spend scrolling through Instagram after your bedtime shower) or by mixing up some homemade natural dry skin remedies, which you can make using ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen cabinets.
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