Skin Thirsty from too Much Water? This can Help: A blog around dehydration and how it fffects skin health.

 Dry skin is one of the most common causes of itchy skin. If a person does not see any bright red bumps or notice a sudden change to their skin, dry skin is a likely cause .Extremely dry skin can be a warning sign of dermatitis, so it may be necessary to see a dermatologist to help get relief and keep the condition from becoming worse.

Try these  ten tips to sooth your dry skin

1) Keep moisturizing  the skin

 A good moisturizer can usually help repair dry skin. Using a high-quality           moisturizing cream on the skin and applying it at least once or twice each day.

Moisturizers often contain humectants to attract moisture, occlusive agents to retain moisture in the skin, and emollients to smooth the spaces between skin cells

Follow the Rules of Moisturizing.

simplest moisturizing products can soothe dry skin. "Petroleum jelly makes a great moisturizer," dermatologist Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, says. Or you can use mineral oil, a favorite cream, or lotion.

• Wash with a non-soap liquid cleanser, preferably one with ceramides to replenish the skin's outer layer.
• Pat skin dry for less than 20 seconds.
• Apply a thick moisturizer to slightly damp skin within minutes of bathing to trap in moisture.
• Moisturize your hands every time you wash them so that evaporating water doesn't draw even more moisture from your dry skin.

2)Cleanse Gently

Wash with a soapless cleanser when you shower.   choose a  mild soaps without dyes or perfumes and using mild or unscented laundry detergent when washing. 

3)Shave Smartly.

Shaving can irritate dry skin. As you shave unwanted hair, you're also scraping off natural oils.

What causes itchy skin after shaving?

When you use a razor to get rid of visible hair on your skin, you’re not really removing all your hair – you’re just cutting it off close to where it grows. Your hair follicles continue to grow hair underneath your skin, and shaving can cause those follicles to become irritated. It’s this irritation that makes you feel itchy after you shave.

The pull of a razor (especially a dull or used one) can twist or redirect the hair follicle when you shave. This can result in ingrown hairs. Some people refer to this effect as “razor burn.”

Depending on where you shave (bikini line, genital area, under your arms, on your legs, etc.), the area where you’re shaving may be particularly sensitive or prone to getting irritated. The pubic area is among the most prone parts of the body to feeling itchy and “razor-burned,” because it is a very sensitive area for most, and the hair in that area typically is thicker, making it more noticeably uncomfortable when you feel it growing back

4)Humidify in Winter

Cold, dry air is a common cause of dry, irritated skin. Heating your house keeps you warm, but it also removes moisture from the air, which can make dry skin even more parched.

5) use sunscreen 

• limiting time in direct sunlight

Look for a cream with sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher to get the added benefit of sun protection.

6)Practice better bathing habits

It is best to use warm, not hot, water when bathing or washing the face because hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils.

After bathing or washing the face, people should immediately apply a moisturizer to help lock in moisture.

7)staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water

 drinking water is most often the best and cheapest way to stay hydrated and rehydrate.

lack of water can cause skin to lose its plumpness and elasticity—leading to dryness, flakiness, fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

A normally-hydrated person probably won't see a difference in their skin after drinking an increased volume of water. Drinking an excessive amount of water can lead to other health problems and is not recommended (nor effective) for dry ski

8)limiting caffeine intake

Coffee contains caffeine, which has a diuretic (water losing) effect, so drinking coffee (even decaf) can make you and your skin dehydrated and saggy,” she says. “Drinking coffee has also been shown to reduce skin circulation by constriction blood vessels.

9)quitting smoking, if necessary

The use of nicotine has also been shown to impair overall blood flow by causing the narrowing of blood vessels. This leads to dry and dull skin, along with other health issues.

Smoking can also delay wound healing, increase your chances of develop, and dry out your skin.These wrinkles are usually the most noticeable on your face—between the eyebrows, around the eyes, and around the mouth and lips. Smoking can also cause sagging skin, particularly under the eyes and around the jawline.

10)avoiding artificial tanning

Artificial tanning is a recent phenomenon

UVR exposure comes mainly from the sun, but over the past three decades there has been an increase in the use of artificial sources of UVR in the form of artificial tanning devices, such as sunbeds, stand up booths and facial tanners (all referred to as sunbeds in this document). This deliberate exposure to UVR for cosmetic purposes is increasing the incidence of the major types of skin cancer and driving down the age of first appearance.

An alternative to UV tanning is sunless tanning. Currently marketed sunless tanning agents include spray-on tans and sunless tanning lotions. These products contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which reacts with the amino groups in the stratum corneum to stain the skin brown.