i have been getting dry skin on my hands for 3-4 days and i try to cure it by using bath and body works lotions but sometimes that doesn't help b/c it gets dry again. i want to know what causes the dry skin. i heard that washing your hands too much does it right and maybe the cold weather or something? what can i do and what kinds of lotions do u recommend best for dry skin?
2007-02-21 00:37:32 · 11 answers · asked by amy2188us 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
taking a shower everyday like all of us americans do causes dry skin. nothing we can do other than blame george bush
2007-02-21 00:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by dredogg024 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only way to properly combat dry skin is to hydrate it with lotions RIGHT after you wash. The moisture from the shower and/or handwashing is what needs to get "locked in" to your skin with lotions or moisturizers. If your skin is dry and not hydrated, no amount of lotion is going to soothe it. Try applying your lotion to a freshly dried body and you'll see a HUGE difference.
A good cream to try is Eucerin in a tub, it's thick and can be used anywhere on your body including your face.
2007-02-21 08:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by TJTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The biggest reason is probably the cold weather. Cold air cannot hold much moisture. This makes the air dry. The dry air makes your hands dry.
Washing your hands also dries your skin. Soap and water washes away the natural oil that your skin produces.
2007-02-21 08:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by iknownothing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the winter i get extremely dry feet and elbows. I just bought some jergens ultra healing lotion and it works phenomenal. The first day I put it on like three times that day, and now I put it on everyday after I shower and it seems to be keeping everything in check. You should definately give it a try.
2007-02-21 08:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by cgim05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because dry skin has low levels of oil and insufficient moisture.Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and use a face pack of ripe bananas and honey. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for dry skin at the link below.
2007-02-22 09:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by kisan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ezema. Really bad. Drink more water. I haven't found anything that is a permanent solution yet. Just keep trying different hand creams until you find the right one. Stress also cause's dry skin.
2007-02-21 09:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you get baby lotion girl or get suldivating lotion it will help your dry skin
2007-02-21 08:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by <3♥P@in,Ple@$ur3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't use harsh soap...the antibacterial ones. they tend to dry ur skin. try soaking ur hands in warm water or milk, then after few minutes, wrap ur hand in moist, warm towel. after that, u can use moisturizers.
2007-02-21 08:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by shirubiah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because maybe u were born wit it and u dnt use lotion daily to moisturize ur skin
2007-02-21 08:41:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant answer why u have dry skin but the answer to wat u shud used is olive oil.. trust me.. its good for hair, skin and any other types of conditioning.. i've been using it ever since i got introduced to it, and it has been a blessing to ma skin and hair..
2007-02-21 08:44:18 · answer #10 · answered by fizadora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋