7 ways to make a skin fresh without using lotion

Dealing with dry skin? Here are some tips to help improve your skin.

There are several ways to deal with dry skin.  (Healthline)

Dry skin can be frustrating. This condition of skin dehydration happens when the skin doesn’t absorb enough moisture.

It is usually caused by environmental factors such as winter or harmattan. It is also caused by harsh soaps, physical factors such as age and medical conditions.

Dealing with dry skin? Here are seven tips to help your condition:

1. Oil

Coconut oil  (Pinterest)

 

Rather than using lotions, use oils. Try coconut oil, shea butter or olive oil. It locks the moisture into your skin.

Be sure to moisturise immediately after your shower.

2. Stay hydrated

Drinking at least 9 glasses of water daily benefits the body  (Kokofeed)

 

It’s important you drink water. This helps flush out toxins from your body that might be causing dry skin.

3. Change your diet

Income from Ethiopia's top products, including coffee, has dropped in recent years because of low global commodities prices  (AFP/File)

 

Get rid of coffee, caffeine and alcohol.

4. Stop taking hot showers

Cold showers vs hot showers  (huffingtonpost)

 

Hot water strips the skin of it’s oily layer and this causes the skin to lose moisture. It’s recommended you use lukewarm water instead. Shower for five to 10 minutes.

5. Don’t use harsh soaps

The harshness of some soaps can strip the skin of its natural oils  (Scary Mom)

 

Harsh soaps with high pH cause dryness.  Use mild soaps.

6. Don’t scrub

Sponges can also damage the skin. Be gentle when you use them.  (Dh Gate)

 

 If your dry skin is already flaking, use your hands rather than a sponge or washcloth when you take a shower.

7. Pat skin dry

The friction of rubbing your towel on your skin can do more harm rather than good. Pat your skin gently with a towel.