Dryness

Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, makes the skin look rough, flaky, or scaly. It affects people of all ages and sexes. Dry skin can occur on a particular part of your body (eg. face) or it could be all over the skin of your body. `

Symptoms Of Dry Skin

Your dry skin may be a temporary skin condition that only manifests in winters or it could be present all the time irrespective of the season. But how can you decide if you have a dry skin type? The following symptoms may help you decide! 

• Your skin feels tight all the time. 
• Your skin feels rough and also looks rough. 
• You have itchiness (pruritus).
• You have slight to severe flaking skin, which causes an ashy look that can affect dry brown and black skin.
• You have slight to severe scaling or peeling
• Your skin develops fine lines or cracks
• Dry skin ranges from reddish on white skin to greyish on brown and black skin
• You develop deep cracks that may bleed in severe cases. 

Causes Of Dry Skin

Dry skin generally occurs due to water loss from the outer surface of the skin. The following causes may be one of the reasons for your dry skin. 

Heat 

People who live in a dry climate area having less humidity in the air are more prone to have dry skin conditions. Furthermore, the use of centralized heating, space heaters, and fireplaces reduces the amount of humidity in the air and makes your skin dry. 

Environment

Your skin may also get affected by the rapid change in your environment. Climate change is causing excessive hotness and coldness. This is also one of the reasons why you get dry skin. A low humidity climate increases the risk of dry skin. 

Over bathing or scrubbing

Taking frequent long hot showers increases your risk of dry skin. You also develop a risk for dry skin when you scrub your skin harshly. This strips the essential oils from your skin making it dry. Good products for dry skin do not absorb your natural skin oils. 

Harsh skincare products

Many skincare products strip your skin of essential moisture due to the harsh chemical ingredients present in them. If your dry skin is the result of harsh soaps, change it as soon as possible. Switch to natural face products for dry skin that use gentle plant-based ingredients free from harmful toxins. 

Aging

As people age, their skin becomes thin by losing fats. This also leads to a decrease in the water holding capacity of their skin cells. Your skin starts appearing less elastic. Fine lines are a manifestation of dry skin. 

Medical treatments

Some illnesses like diabetes and kidney diseases are associated with the occurrence of dry skin. Further, some people may also develop dry skin after receiving treatment for cancer. People with other skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis are more likely to have dry skin. 

Risk Factors For Dry Skin

Dry skin is common in people of all age groups. But some risk factors can increase your chances of developing dry skin. Some of these factors include: 

• Your age: Skin loses the ability to hold water molecules for a longer duration as your skin cells age. If you are above 40, chances are that your skin is more prone to drying. 
• Climate: If you are someone who loves low humidity regions, with windy conditions and cold climates, your skin is at a higher risk of becoming dry. 
• Professions: Certain professions require you to be in constant contact with water for a long duration. This strips your hands of the essential moisture making them dry. For example, nurses, hairstylists, and artists ( who work with paints and clay a lot). 
• If you are a swimmer or someone who is fond of swimming, your skin can become dry because of the chlorinated water. 

Dry Skin: Complications

Dry skin is a harmless condition. You only need a good skincare routine for dry skin to get rid of it. However, if you don't take proper care of your skin, it can lead to the below-mentioned problems. 

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Your skin will become dry and itchy. It is an inflammatory skin condition requiring medical attention. 

Infections

Dry skin develops cracks. This allows bacteria to easily enter your skin and cause various kinds of infections.   

Beneficial Ingredients For Dry Skin

Hyaluronic acid

Along with having anti-aging properties, hyaluronic acid also works great on dry skin as it is a humectant. It absorbs moisture like a sponge and gives you a smooth poreless skin texture with hydrated-looking skin. The best face products for dry skin contain this ingredient. 

Glycerine

Glycerine is the major ingredient of all moisturizers and body lotions as it hydrates the skin and protects it from different irritants. A 2008 study also highlights the scientific evidence of the usefulness of glycerine for skin hydration.  

Glycerin is a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from the deeper levels of your skin and the air. The best moisturizers for dry skin always contain glycerin. 

Ceramides

Ceramides are formulated to mimic your skin's natural moisturizing system. This way it can protect your skin barrier from the drying effects of the environment. The use of skincare products rich in ceramics is said to boost skin hydration. 

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil is a humectant. This means that it attracts water molecules from the surroundings and seals them into your skin pores. It is also non-comedogenic; it does not block your skin pores.

It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. For this reason, it is advised to include jojoba oil in your dry skin skincare product. 

Shea butter

Shea butter is an emollient. It helps trap moisture in the skin. Shea butter also contains linoleic acid which has hydration-boosting properties. Shea butter also works effectively to soften your scar tissues. The best lotion for dry skin always has this ingredient. 

Skincare Routine For Dry Skin

We have brought a simplified skincare routine for dry skin. Follow our guidelines to get healthy glowing skin.

Cleanse

One thing that remains the same in every skincare routine is cleaning the face, the first thing in the morning. For people with dry skin, the mild hydration-boosting cleanser is a good choice. 

Nourish mantra Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser For Normal to Oily Skin is an ideal choice for people looking for a natural face wash that brightens their skin. It has aloe vera gel that is said to boost hydration in your skin. 

Other key benefits of this face cleanser include:

• Cooling gel formulation that refreshes and brightens the skin
• Minty aroma that awakens and energizes the senses
• Helps protect the skin from environmental stresses and sun damage

Moisturize

In addition to using the best moisturizer for dry skin, using a hydrating moisturizer with hyaluronic acid can help you up your moisturization game and give you smooth hydrated skin. While we focus so much of our attention on our faces, our body gets unnoticed. 

To get rid of dry skin on your body, invest in a good body lotion. Nourish Mantra brings to you 2 of the best body lotion for dry skin. 

Mystic Indian Rose Body Lotion

This lotion has the goodness of ayurvedic ingredients that imparts a lustrous sheen to your body and saves it from the drying effects of the environment. Gotu Kola, Moringa, and Indian Ginseng extracts are whipped into the buttery base of Shea Butter creating a perfect skin potion that nourishes, combats skin dryness, and leaves a dewy velvet finish.

Soft Nirvana Body Lotion

This is the best lotion for dry skin. The therapeutic botanical ingredients like Tamarind, Gotu Kola & Indian Ginseng nourish, hydrate, and buff the skin to give you a natural glow. It also has calming properties to soothe your sensitive skin. 

Vetiver And Lavender Upayas Hand Lotion

While you are working to get rid of dryness from the skin of your body, don't forget your hands. Due to frequent hand washing, your hands are more prone to dryness and a body lotion is not enough to get rid of their dryness. Your hands need some extra care in the form of a hand lotion. 

Nourish Mantra brings to you the Vetiver And Upayas hand lotion, a buttery concoction that not just pampers your hands but also delights your senses. This creamy lotion, blended with Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, and Shea Butter, provides deep moisturization to hands that have become dry or irritated from constant cleaning and sanitization.

Extra Nourishment For Dry Skin

In addition to using the best lotion for dry skin, you also need some extra nourishment to stay hydrated and glowing all day long. If you give your skin a mini at-home spa every week, your skin will become less dry. We suggest using a good body oil massage at least once a week and a face mask to pamper your dryness-prone face.

Body Oil

Nourish Mantra Cinnamon Hemp Divya Body Oil is a detoxifying and moisture-boosting blend of botanical oils. It contains the finest grade of essential oils to give your skin the energy burst it deserves. Lightweight and quickly absorbed, the bioactive nutrients and antioxidants in it help restore the skin’s natural barrier. 

Face Mask For Dry Skin

Use Nourish Mantra Orange & Saffron Ananda Glow Mask that contains real orange peel powder, a natural herbal powder, this mask gives you fresh and clear skin and is ideal for an exfoliating treatment. It helps shrink open pores and improve blood circulation. The soothing texture brings comfort to the skin, curing dullness, uneven texture, and dark spots.

Hair Oil For Dry Frizzy Hair

You will notice that people having dry skin also tend to have dry hair. Their hair becomes frizzy and looks dull. To get rid of your dry hair, invest in a natural hair oil that treats your hair with natural ingredients. 

Cosmic Sutra Hair Oil from Nourish Mantra is the best natural hair oil for dry hair. It contains Moringa that helps prevent dryness, Bhringraj promotes hair growth, Fenugreek is perfect for lush, thick locks, and Argan oil gently moisturizes your hair.  

Why Choose Nourish Mantra?

We are a modern international skincare brand focusing on holistic wellness. Our mission is to modernize traditional Indian beauty philosophies making them relevant to today’s changing lifestyle.

We lead with a simple thought — when you FEEL good, you LOOK good.

The market is filled with brands who will make empty promises of delivering you natural products. But we have evidence of our "clean" beauty work spread all through our website. We offer the following benefits over other brands. 

• We are a PETA certified vegan, cruelty-free brand

• We offer a "clean" promise: our products are formulated without Parabens, SLS/SLES, Phthalates, Formaldehydes, Mineral Oil, Oxybenzone, Talc, and Phenoxyethanol. Synthetic Fragrance (if any) is below 1% concentration.

• We are transparent about our ingredient list. What you see is what you buy. Everything is well listed in our product description. 

• Our face products for dry skin come in sustainable plastic-neutral packaging. 

Skincare Tips For Dry Skin

Dry skin is not a very serious issue if you take good care of your skin. Follow our tips to get rid of your dry skin problems.

• Hot water can worsen your dryness problem. Switch to lukewarm water for washing your face.
• Applying moisturizer to the damp skin helps it to get absorbed deep in your skin pores. This helps your skin look and feel more hydrated.
• Don't forget to moisturize your lips with a good lip balm that hydrates and nourishes your lips for a soft pink glow. 
• If your environment is too dry, your skin will feel the lack of moisture, invest in a good humidifier to get rid of dry air. 
• Use natural products for dry skin that do not contain harsh chemicals which are responsible for stripping essential oils from your face. 

Frequently Asked Question

How do you treat dry skin?

You can easily treat your dry skin by using the right cleanser and a super hydrating moisturizer. A good body oil, and a hydration-boosting face mask once a week can also help get rid of dry skin. Use products that contain ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. 

How do you get rid of dry skin naturally?

Certain plant-derived ingredients like coconut oil and jojoba oil are good products for dry skin. Aloe vera is another great natural product to get rid of dry skin. You can use skin care products made up of ayurvedic ingredients for treating dry skin naturally.

What does dehydrated skin feel like?

Dry skin feels itchy, flaky, and irritated, you may also see some fine lines and wrinkles on dry skin. Dry skin looks dull and cracks easily. To get rid of dry, dehydrated skin, adopt a good skincare routine for dry skin. 

Is milk good for dry skin?

Milk is good for dry and flaky skin. You can include milk in your diet as well as use it directly on your face to get rid of dry, flaky skin. Use natural skin products for dry skin.