Chances are that you suffer from dry skin for at least some parts of the year unless you live in a tropical, humid country. Several factors such as genetics, age, environmental factors like weather, and diet that is low in fats, can make your skin rough, dry, and flaky. Read on to understand what "dry" skin really is and how you can incorporate simple steps to keep your skin comfortable and healthy. There are two conditions that are typically lumped together as "dry" skin. These are:
Dry skin is generally persistent and attributed to genetics or age. Ayurvedically, Vata predominant prakrti people are more prone to dry skin. Dehydrated skin, on the other hand is a condition that is generally due to a weakened skin barrier function. Anyone may be susceptible to dehydrated skin. Ayurvedically, dehydrated skin is more of a Pitta imbalance. How to manage dry and dehydrated skin
Dry skin needs oil, dehydrated skin needs moisture. Dry skin and dehydrated skin may have similar symptoms. So it's best to ensure that your skin has both enough oil and moisture. There are three classes of ingredients that can help relieve the feeling of dryness:
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