Dry skin is a condition in which the water level in the subcutaneous layer is lower than normal. Normally, our skin looks bright and glowing because it contains water, oil, and natural moisturizers. Water is the most abundant and most important component of skin cells body. For the oil from the sebaceous glands acts as a coating to prevent water loss from the skin cells. Natural humectants help attract water to the skin. Therefore, if the water level in the subsurface layer decreases It will result in dry, flaky, itchy skin and is easily at risk of infection. The factors are both internal and external. which we can prevent and fix with various helpers as followsUFABET
Causes of dry skin problems.
- Age: Aging causes the sebum-producing glands to work less. The skin lacks natural skin oils. and the skin cannot retain moisture.
- Environment: Sunlight, various pollutants, and air with low humidity (winter or in an air-conditioned room)
- Improper skin care: Using soap that is not gentle on the skin. Using the wrong scrub more often than necessary Use a skin lotion that contains alcohol. and a warm bath
- Some medicines: acne creams, diuretics
- Some diseases: Dry skin can be found together with various diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and underactive thyroid gland. (Hypothyroidism)
- malnutrition (Malnutrition): Lack of nutrients such as vitamins and various fatty acids. that are necessary for the skin can cause the skin to become dry and dull.