Posts Tagged ‘dry skin’

Dry skin is common in older people

Everyone can have dry skin. But more older people suffer from dry skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms feeling rough and scaly. There are many reasons, but not drinking enough liquids, extended exposure in the sun, living in a very dry climate, smoking, excess stress are the mostly likely ones. Dry [...]

Skin care can be boiled down to 3 important steps

Skin care can be boiled down to 3 important steps, none of which is expensive or time-consuming. The first step in skin care is cleansing. The product you use to clean your skin will depend on whether your skin is naturally: (1) dry; (2) oily; (3) neither oily nor dry; or (4) sensitive. Dry skin [...]

Dry Skin and Itching

Many older people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. Low humidity — caused by overheating during the winter and air conditioning during the summer — contributes to dryness and itching. The loss of sweat [...]