How do I Deal With Dry Skin on My Face?
Question Answered By Susan - Face & Skin Advisor
Question: My face is very dry and has recently gotten worse. Is
dry skin a sign of skin cancer or other serious problem? -Jeanette from Pennsylvania
Answer: Hello Jeanette. My name is Susan. I’m the
skin advisor at ellensbeauty.com. Vitamin deficiency and hypothyroidism can be attributed to frequent
dry skin. If you have concerns about your physical condition, you should always consult your physician.
Now that that’s taken care of, let’s talk about what causes dry skin and how to deal with this problem.
Dry skin can be an annoying problem. Age does play a role in dry skin. Think about it. You’ve spent
years putting all kinds of cosmetics on your face. Although a lot of them are made from natural
ingredients, they can still cause problems.
Younger people can still have dry skin though. How dry your skin is depends on a lot of different things. For example, if you don’t use a moisturizer on a regular basis to avoid dry skin, dry skin may be a symptom. Also what you eat can affect how dry your skin is. Another factor that can affect dry skin is the weather. If it’s very dry with a low amount of humidity, you may need to apply moisturizer more often. It has also been shown that stress can cause skin problems. Taking a hot bath frequently may contribute to dryness on the skin. If you smoke, drink excessive alcohol, or consume a lot of caffeine this may also dry out your skin.
If you’re not getting enough vitamins such as Omega 3, Zinc, and Vitamin A, you may experience dry skin. The severity depends on how deficient you are in these vitamins. These vitamins work together in conjunction with one another to create natural moisturizers for your skin. If you’re lacking in these vitamins, a simple solution would be to take a multi vitamin with sufficient quantities of each of these vitamins.
A last condition that may cause dry skin is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a serious condition that you should consult with your physician in order to treat. People with hypothyroidism have an underactive thyroid, which results in the reduction of sweat and oil production. For more information on this condition, consult with your physician.
Moisturizer is a good way to treat dry skin. But you should make sure your thyroid is healthy and that you’re getting enough vitamins. Dry skin also depends on the individual. Some people just naturally have dryer skin than others. If this is the case, or if the weather is playing a part in your dry skin, it’s safe and effective to just use more moisturizer. If you smoke and don’t intend to stop, then additional moisturizer may be needed to keep your skin from getting too dry. It may be tempting to just slap on some moisturizer and call the problem fixed, but I highly recommend checking out your thyroid and vitamin levels for signs of a more serious condition.
Younger people can still have dry skin though. How dry your skin is depends on a lot of different things. For example, if you don’t use a moisturizer on a regular basis to avoid dry skin, dry skin may be a symptom. Also what you eat can affect how dry your skin is. Another factor that can affect dry skin is the weather. If it’s very dry with a low amount of humidity, you may need to apply moisturizer more often. It has also been shown that stress can cause skin problems. Taking a hot bath frequently may contribute to dryness on the skin. If you smoke, drink excessive alcohol, or consume a lot of caffeine this may also dry out your skin.
If you’re not getting enough vitamins such as Omega 3, Zinc, and Vitamin A, you may experience dry skin. The severity depends on how deficient you are in these vitamins. These vitamins work together in conjunction with one another to create natural moisturizers for your skin. If you’re lacking in these vitamins, a simple solution would be to take a multi vitamin with sufficient quantities of each of these vitamins.
A last condition that may cause dry skin is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a serious condition that you should consult with your physician in order to treat. People with hypothyroidism have an underactive thyroid, which results in the reduction of sweat and oil production. For more information on this condition, consult with your physician.
Moisturizer is a good way to treat dry skin. But you should make sure your thyroid is healthy and that you’re getting enough vitamins. Dry skin also depends on the individual. Some people just naturally have dryer skin than others. If this is the case, or if the weather is playing a part in your dry skin, it’s safe and effective to just use more moisturizer. If you smoke and don’t intend to stop, then additional moisturizer may be needed to keep your skin from getting too dry. It may be tempting to just slap on some moisturizer and call the problem fixed, but I highly recommend checking out your thyroid and vitamin levels for signs of a more serious condition.
