If your skin still feels parched no matter how much lotion you slather on, there’s usually a root cause hiding beneath the dryness. Weather, hot showers, harsh cleansers, and even age can disrupt your skin barrier. In this article, we break down five common reasons your skin feels so dry—and what you can do about each one.
What causes dry skin - Why does my Skin Feel So Dry
Dry itchy skin is caused by the loss of hydration on the skin surface combined with increased transepidermal water loss, which is the amount of water that passively evaporates through skin to the external environment due to factors like
- Skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis or rosacea
- Reduced sebum brought on by the aging process
- Dry weather or excessive time with dry air indoors
- Dehydration not drinking enough water
- Chronic conditions like, diabetes or kidney disease
Solutions to get rid of Dry Itchy Skin
- Use a gentle cleanser like our creamy African Black Soap Body wash with Colloidal Oats. Colloidal oatmeal locks in moisture, giving your skin a chance to rehydrate. It also softens your skin and soothes itching. Its anti-inflammatory properties and helps balance your skin's natural pH level
- Use moisturizers that are hydrating and emollient. Don't be afraid to layer a cream or lotion with a heavier balm or butter to lock in moisture. Our Nourishing Body Cream and Whipped Body Butter are a great duo for locking in moisture during the cold dry season. They are rich in natural shea butter, cocoa butter, rice bran oil and colloidal oats.
- Apply a shea butter based moisturizer consistently. Think of it as therapy for your skin. Shea butter contains unique anti-inflammatory properties that protect and repair the skin barrier. A strong healthy skin barrier repair is smooth, hydrated and glows. Daily use of moisturizers rich in shea butter will protect and repair your skin over time
