How to Get Rid of Ashy Skin

Ashy skin is a slang term for dry, itchy skin that looks dusty and/or chalky. It could be seen anywhere but most commonly on the legs, arms, and feet, especially around the heels of the feet. A lot of times this dry "Ashy" skin is due to excessive dryness. Our skin normally sheds dry skin, but sometimes the dead outer layers may build up and cause the ashy look. Below are a few ways to combat ashy skin, and help your skin to become soft and glowing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• non-deodorant soap
• fragrance free moisturizers

1. 
   what is ashy skin

   Taking long hot showers can strip your skin of natural essential oils that your body naturally produce. Try taking shorter showers and try lukewarm water instead of hot.

2. 
   healthy skin

   Try a light non-deodorant bar soap. Deodorant soaps may be too harsh for your skin.

3. 
   body moisture

   Apply a good moisturizer right after taking a bath and drying off. Try using a fragrance free moisturizer, or a suggestion would be to add liquid vitamin E (which can be found in Wal-mart and other like stores) to your favorite lotion to add more oil.

4. 
   exfoliate your skin

   To remove dead skin, exfoliate your skin often. Having dead skin sloughed away from your feet would be a good thing. Be careful when removing dead skin. Do not go too far with sloughing, because you could cause sore spots if you remove all the dead skin and start to rub away the new skin. Remove a little at a time. Moisturize the dry areas often

[kims3003]

on 11/24/2009 A+++ - well done article

[makaksa]

on 11/10/2009 Nice article on ridding yourself of ashy skin.

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