Dry Skin Soap

Dry skin soaps are specially designed soaps for tackling the problems of dry skin, such as bruises, cracks, itching, scratching, and many others. Dry skin (also known as xerosis) is a common problem among people of all ages and genders. The skin may become dry because of several causes, like - a weakness in the keratin or a breakdown in the lipids. Keratin requires water so as to keep and maintain its healthy condition. Lipids function as mortar, which bonds the skin cells to help it form a tight and protective barrier. By making use of right dry skin soaps, people can trap water in the skin thereby repairing the damaged lipid barrier.

Pure and gentle, dry skin soaps are generally made using aloe and glycerin, two of the proven emollients, which soothe and moisturize dry skin. These ingredients are highly effective in cleansing and removing of excess dirt and bacteria, which may cause blemishes and acne. To nourish and keep the skin looking healthy and glowing, some manufacturers use Trilocarban, which is an antibacterial agent that destroys certain bacteria and germs and conditions the skin.

Ingredients:
Some of the important ingredients that are used in soaps for dry skin problems, include active ingredients, like - Triclocarban and various inactive ingredients, such as water, glycerin, petrolatum, titanium dioxide, menthone glycerin acetal, sodium chloride, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Trisodium HEDTA and iron oxides.

Some of the essential oils that are used in making dry skin soaps are Chamomile, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

Dry Skin Problems
There are very few things, which are more beautiful than a healthy human skin and there are a few qualities, which people attribute to skin - sensuality, youthfulness, vitality, beauty and even goodness. These are also the qualities, which people also like to see in them. Some of the reasons, as to which the skin often seems the outer reflection of the inner being, make the people think a problematic skin as so distressing and is the reasons why people across the world spend billions of dollars a year on skin care products.

Dry skin (also known as xerosis) is one of the most common skin problems that may cause several troubles, such as bruises, cracks, itching and scratching, among many others. The skin lacks moisture and looks dull and lifeless. Wrinkles also develop at an early age because of the prolonged dryness of skin and give an aged appearance. Excessive dryness may also lead to dry eczema.

Causes of Dry Skin
The skin may become dry, when the oil glands inside the skin fail to supply sufficient lubrication required for maintaining the softness and smoothness of skin. Some of common causes of dry skin are -

• Aging
• Genetic factors
• Weather conditions, such as lack of moisture and humidity in the air
• Unhealthy practices like exposure to extreme weather conditions, frequent bathing, swimming in chlorinated water, use of harsh soaps, cosmetics and chemicals
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Health conditions, like - hypothyroidism, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis or seborrhea
• The condition may also arise as a result of use of certain medications, such as diuretics, antihistamines and anti-spasmodics

Dry Skin Care
If you are suffering from dry skin condition, your skin needs moisture to stay supple and smooth as it becomes difficult to retain moisture with increasing age. The skin also looses moisture more readily in the cold winter conditions and so you need moisture to keep it soft and smooth. The central heating of homes and buildings has also found to be very drying to skin and hence should be avoided.

Some normal daily routines, like - bathing and towel drying, may really moisture from the skin. Modifying these daily routines will help preserve the skin's moisture. Take bath with warm (not hot) water. Do not use harsh soaps, such as deodorant soaps. Many soaps are alkaline that means they remove the natural oils of skin. This type of soaps contains drying ingredients and agents, which ultimately lead to cracks and infection. Try to avoid commercial soaps completely, as they contain a combination of detergents and preservatives that could cause damage to your skin.

Buying Tips - Dry Skin Soaps
While choosing soap, it is important to choose the right kind of soap for your skin type, be its handmade soap, herbal soap or a commercial soap. Dry skin is a condition in which the skin does not have adequate enough sebum (the skin's natural oil) and the ideal for such skin is a gentle moisturizing soap. For a dry skin you should avoid harsh soaps. Try to search for gentle, super-fatted soap, most of which contain up to one-third (or greater) moisturizers.

Look for soaps infused with citrus enzymes as they help in removing pore-clogging dead cells and deposits, which make the surface of skin dull. Hard-milled face soaps and gentle synthetic detergents have also proved to be suitable for relieving symptoms that are associated with dry skin. Read labels of the soap and compare ingredients. Avoid products, which have high alcohol content. Make sure that the product ingredients are listed according to ingredient quantity in each product.