Eczema causes unbearable dry, flaky skin.
Although eczema can only be cured slowly and naturally through strict dietary changes, the dry skin condition can still be repaired through certain habits and topical treatments.
This dry skin is bound to happen and it can’t be instantly fixed with the so-called magic cream, but you can control it.
Here are 3 tips to help you with dry skin due to eczema.
1. The correct way to hydrate
The obvious first and foremost piece of advice given to any eczema patient is to apply lotions or creams to trap moisture in the skin so that dry skin becomes smooth and plump with moisture.
But most people don’t know how to do this correctly.
Many people think that all they have to do is squeeze the lotion into their hands and rub it into the affected areas of the skin, this is incorrect.
The correct order to moisturize is to first apply the lotion to the palms of the hands and rub them together so that it is evenly distributed across the palms of the hands, and then apply to the affected areas.
The reason this is the correct way is because by spreading the cream evenly first, you will prevent one part of your skin from getting all the moisture and the surrounding parts from getting too little. As this will clog the pores in the concentrated area and cause insufficient moisture to the surrounding skin.
2. The best way to shower to prevent dry skin
It’s common sense to put lotion on your skin right out of the shower, as after those minutes of water washing, your natural oils and existing creams will run off, leaving your skin extremely dry.
Tea better way get a shower:
– Always aim for cold showers, if you can’t stand it, the highest you can go should be lukewarm.
– Never rub your skin, just gently rub and tap.
– Do not wash with artificial shampoos or body wash.
– Do not shower more than 10 minutes.
– Only pat dry, never rub.
Also, people suffering from eczema should not bathe at all, as it removes too much moisture from the skin.
3. Eat Natural Skin Foods
Diet changes play a very important role in skin health. The health of your skin ultimately depends on the food you eat.
If you have dry skin, here are some nutrient-dense foods that are great for hydrating your skin from within:
-Salmon
-Flax seeds
– Purslane
– Carrots
– apples
Aim for organic foods always.