Dry skin causes
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Dry Skin Causes
Our skin is soft and smooth because of oil glands which are
dotted under our skin. The skin becomes dry when these glands fail
to supply sufficient lubrication to keep the skin soft and smooth.
The cold and dry weather of winter takes its own toll on the skin.
The cold and dry weather of
winter
brings about drying of skin making it scaly. Lack of sufficient
humidity out doors also leads to dry skin. Indoor heating further
removes the traces of moisture and aggravates dryness of skin. Thus
in winter the skin becomes extremely dry. Dry skin condition may
occur due to genetic factors which are inherited.
Dry skin condition may arise from nutritional deficiencies due to
poor diet.
Unhealthy life styles like exposure to extreme weather
conditions, bathing for long time in very hot water, using harsh
soaps,
swimming in chlorinated water, chemicals and harsh cosmetics.
The skin loses its capacity to retain moisture, as we grow old.
The extreme climatic conditions to which we get exposed, as we
grow old worsen the condition and skin becomes more dry.
Few underlying diseases like hypothyroidism,
diabetes, eczema,
psoriasis or seborrhea may also lead to dry skin.
Dry skin may arise as an effect of medications like diuretics,
antihistamines and anti spasmodics .
What ayurveda says about dry skin
?
According to texts of ayurveda dry skin is caused by
vata
dosha. When vata dosha increases in body it reduces kapha and
makes skin dry and
wrinkled. (
Kapha keeps skin soft and smooth where as vata makes the skin
dry and rough. Vata dosha's qualities are opposite to kaphadosha
qualities ).
The causes which increase vata
dosha in body
Exposure to cold and dry climate
Controlling natural urges like urination, defecation, hunger,
thirst, etc.
Keeping awake till late nights.
Irregular food habits.
Over physical and mental exertion.
Consumption of spicy, dry, bitter foods.
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