Dev Sri provides insider information about Ayurvedic herbal medicine practices and Ayurveda in Kerala. Find more about Ayurvedic medicines at http://www.KeralaAyurvedics.com/.
Site Developed, Hosted and Promoted by Aienet Communications.
Website: http://www.aienet.com/
Powered by iMedix Search for health information:
Related Searches to This Article:
ayurvedic care for dry skin
ayurvedic care for dry skin
Dry skin too is a problem just like oily skin. A person with abnormally dry skin experience highly sensitive skin. It also has a scaly look. The sebaceous glands fail to produce enough sebum to keep the skin moisturized. Sometimes the skin can crack and break.
External factors like extreme temperatures can cause skin to become dry, which gives a flaky look. The skin appears dull. The conditions become especially predominant during winter.
Causes of Dry Skin
There are several different factors for dry skin.
Heredity or genetics is an important factor in dry skin. Skin glands fail to produce skin lubricating materials like sebum.
Inadequate nutrition is another reason of dry skin. Fail to include vitamin A in your diet and it can cause dryness of skin.
Too much exposure to sun, wind, cold and even the use of chemical cosmetics and hard soaps can lead to dry skin.
The use of certain drugs can cause dryness of skin.
Care for Dry Skin
Don’t use harsh soaps. Use gentle soap to clean your skin and that too only once a day. Harsh soaps, chemical cosmetics etc have elements that further dries up your skin.
Gently massage your skin after applying some oil. Coconut oil is best. Olive oil or other massage oils too can do the trick. This will moisturize your skin.
Aloe Vera gel is effective in moisturizing dry skin and removes dead cells and bacteria. Just apply aloe vera gel on dry skin.
Continue a balanced with, complete with a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts and such naturally available food sources.
Yellow and orange vegetables, which are high in beta carotene, can help with dry skin. Carrots are really good.
Drink 8-15 glass of water daily. By water it doesn’t mean coffee or soft drinks. Fruit juices can be added to daily water consumption. Mineral water is good enough.
Give your body enough rest in the form of sleep.
Keeping your skin glowing healthy is just about keeping your body healthy. According to Ayurveda, the complete science of life, there is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
Faster Way Of Recovery By Using The One Minute Cure For Cancer
By: john daniel | 05/07/2009Faster Way Of Recovery By Using The One Minute Cure For Cancer find out why this therapy is being suppressed in the U.S. while more than 15,000 European doctors have been using it to heal millions of patients – and how you can use it, too.
The Alternative Cancer Therapy
By: john daniel | 05/07/2009The Alternative Cancer Therapy find out why this therapy is being suppressed in the U.S. while more than 15,000 European doctors have been using it to heal millions of patients – and how you can use it, too.
Alternative Cancer Treatment Part 2
By: john daniel | 05/07/2009Alternative Cancer Treatment Part 2 find out why this therapy is being suppressed in the U.S. while more than 15,000 European doctors have been using it to heal millions of patients – and how you can use it, too.
Oxygen Therapy And Cancer
By: john daniel | 05/07/2009Oxygen Therapy And Cancer find out why this therapy is being suppressed in the U.S. while more than 15,000 European doctors have been using it to heal millions of patients – and how you can use it, too.
Making Money With Your Blog
By: Leopoldo Hopper | 03/07/2009Secrets Of Pay Per Click Blogging Click HereBlogging for profit is a goal many people hope to be able to obtain. This undertaking isn't out of reach for somebody with eagerness to work and who has understanding of blogging. Blogging for profit is one of the fastest growing income opportunities online and shows no sign of slowing down. It is a cheap method of advertising for corporations that is extraordinar...
Acupuncture Weight Loss - An Ancient Way to Heal a Modern Problem
By: Ricky Lim | 03/07/2009Let‘s recognize it. These days, there are many overweight people around the globe. This is caused by our deskbound lifestyles and unhealthy, fatty foods. And eating well and exercising is apparently the surefire method to lose weight.
How To Make Money With Your Blog
By: Leopoldo Hopper | 03/07/2009Secrets Of Pay Per Click Blogging Click HereBlogging for profit is a goal many folks hope to be ready to get. This undertaking isn't out of reach for somebody with eagerness to work and who has knowledge of blogging. Blogging for profit is an example of the fastest growing income opportunities online and shows no sign of slowing down. It's an inexpensive methodology of advertising for corporations that is e...
Beat your drug test
By: mark flaming | 03/07/2009You can beat a drug test with proper knowledge and preparation according to that.
Everything You Need to Know About Rain Time Diseases
By: Dev Sri | 09/04/2008 | Alternative MedicineEveryone enjoys monsoon in Kerala and India. Most people like the cold climate, the rain and everything associated with it. However, the rainy season of Kerala (and India) is also the season of variety of diseases ranging from common cold to typhoid.
TV Addiction: as Serious as Drug Addiction
By: Dev Sri | 09/04/2008 | Alternative MedicineOver-attachment to anything is a serious problem. People are addicted to different things – drugs, cigarette, alcohol, cartoons, and computer games are just a few things that people fall addicted to.
Hair Loss: Causes, Prevention & Treatments
By: Dev Sri | 09/04/2008 | Alternative MedicineBeautiful shining hair is akin to beauty & health. However, many people experience unjustified loss of hair loss, which negatively affects their social life and self perception. Hair loss can be attributed to several reasons including hormone changes, dandruff, exposure to chemicals, side effects of strong medications, side effects of radiation, etc. Sometimes hair loss can be the most visible aspect of some serious diseases, inadequate nutrition, or serious physical conditions.
Special Ayurvedic Treatments for Karkkidaka
By: Dev Sri | 08/04/2008 | TravelThe Malayalam month Karkkidaka is known for big monsoon rains. It is the season when most people stay indoors, no farming work, and physique becoming weak. The whole environment wears a gloomy look and it is time for mental stress, lethargy and several problems.
Trivandrum - Capital City of Kerala
By: Dev Sri | 08/04/2008 | TravelTrivandrum, the southern tip of kerala is one of the top most centers of tourist attractions. This capital city homes a number of centers of tourist attraction. Trivandrum proudly exhibits its numerous places of historical importance and tourist centers. Trivandrum is located 8.50 N 76.90E on the West coast.
Oil Bath: Stress Management, Physical Health and More
By: Dev Sri | 08/04/2008 | TravelMassaging your body with oil before you take a bath brings physical and mental advantages. Regular oil massage with appropriate oil – coconut oil or sesame oil – has its advantages like lowered stress, better physical fitness, lower blood pressure, etc are some of them.
Maramon Convention
By: Dev Sri | 05/04/2008 | TravelOn the banks of Pamba River is Maramon; the center where the great Christian religious gathering takes place. Maramon has a history past many years. This is a place where the largest Christian gathering takes place in Asia. The great reformer of the Syrian Church in Kerala, Palakkunnathu Abraham Maplah was a part of Maramon. Maramon convention is held every year on the sand bed stretches of Pamba River below the Kozhenchery Bridge.
Palm Sunday in Kerala
By: Dev Sri | 01/04/2008 | TravelPalm Sunday is celebrated every year throughout Kerala that falls in the month of April. Palm Sunday is otherwise known as Osana Njayarazhcha or Kuruthola Perunnal in Malayalam. Palm Sunday is celebrated in preparation to the Holy Week. On this day, people go in procession around the church premises or through the streets holding tender palm leaves. The faithful practices this in remembrance of the day on which Jesus Christ’s victorious entry into the city of Jerusalem.