Dry Skin Spot Treatment

Dry skin requires special attention.

Ordinarily, dry skin isn't a serious ailment, but excessively dry skin can lead to the skin cracking, bleeding and forming fine lines. Maintaining optimal surface skin moisture levels will ensure that your skin stays supple and smooth.

Facial Acids

Lactic acid will slough off dead skin cells, effectively removing the dry layers of skin. Lactic acid is fermented from milk and can be purchased over-the-counter at your local drug store. Salicylic acid is a popular acid infused into many cleansers to help slough off dead skin cells. Use a cleanser formulated with lactic or salicylic acid twice a day on the affected area.

Moisturize

Apply an oil on the effected area. Dry skin will benefit from the daily application of jojoba oil, olive oil or coconut oil. The oil will create a barrier between the skin and external stressors, help moisturize the skin and prevent the skin from cracking. The polyphenols contained in the oils are antioxidants that offer moisturizing benefits.

Emollient

Apply an emollient that will act as a humectant. Humectants are substances that pull moisture from the air and hold moisture onto the effected area. Humectants are able to soften dry, scaly skin. Apply a thin layer of glycerin to ensure that the area has optimal moisture levels.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Moisturizers
• Mayo Clinic: Lifestyle and Home Remedies
• High On Health: How To Exfoliate To Prevent Dry Skin and Blemishes

Resources

• Mayo Clinic: Dry Skin