| Xeroderma (dry skin) occurs most commonly on | | | | For an easy fiber boost, mix in 2 tablespoons of |
| the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen | | | | ground up flaxseeds in raw applesauce, from 2-3 |
| and thighs. Xeroderma literally means "dry skin". | | | | apples, made in your food processor. Eat foods |
| It's easy to treat dry skin cheaply, simply, | | | | that contain essential fatty acids. You want to |
| naturally, yet effective, at home. | | | | work from the inside out too. The two most |
| Skin contains the hair follicles, sweat glands, | | | | common, sluggish, digestion culprits that affect |
| sebaceous glands, apocrine glands and blood | | | | your skin are not enough water and not enough |
| vessels. Skin also harbors many nerve endings | | | | fiber. Drink freshly juiced carrot juice every day. |
| that provide the sense of touch and heat. Skin is | | | | Use bath oils and moisturizers, especially coconut |
| considered one of the most important parts of | | | | oil, at least daily. Apply coconut oil to heal and |
| the body. | | | | soothe your skin. Apply a thin layer of coconut oil |
| The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis | | | | and massage it deep into the skin. It just takes |
| by a basement membrane. The dermis is the | | | | motivation, a willingness to try it, and diligent |
| layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists | | | | application of coconut oil several times daily and at |
| of connective tissue and cushions the body from | | | | bedtime to see its benefits. |
| stress and strain. The blood vessels in the dermis | | | | The skin supports its own ecosystems of |
| provide nourishment and waste removal to its | | | | microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, |
| own cells as well as the epidermis. | | | | which cannot be removed by any amount of |
| Xeroderma can also be caused by a deficiency of | | | | cleaning. The skin is subject to constant attack |
| vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to | | | | from without, so can be affected by numerous |
| sunlight or some medications. Dermatitis, contact | | | | conditions, diseases and ailments. Functions of the |
| dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea or psoriasis may | | | | skin are disturbed when it is dirty; it becomes |
| cause the skin to be dry too. Certain drugs, | | | | more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial |
| including diuretics, antispasmodics, and | | | | compounds decreases and dirty skin is more |
| antihistamines, can contribute to dry skin. Dry skin | | | | prone to develop infections. |
| happens more often in the winter when cold air | | | | If your dry skin lasts for a long time and is itchy |
| outside and heated air inside cause low humidity. | | | | or feels hot when you touch it, see your doctor. |
| Apply moisturizers just after a bath or shower, | | | | With this information your dry skin should be well |
| when your skin is still damp. Drink plenty of water | | | | on its way to recovery. If you're still worried, or |
| every day. Thick, oily-type moisturizers work | | | | the problems persist, go and see your doctor. |
| best | | | | |