| Xeroderma literally means "dry skin". Symptoms most | | | | first type of treatment to consider when you want |
| associated with Xeroderma (dry skin) are scaling, | | | | to take the best care of your skin. |
| which is the visible peeling of the outer skin layer, | | | | Consider taking cod liver oil or fish oil supplements |
| itching and cracks in the skin. Xeroderma (dry skin) | | | | every day. Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw |
| occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the | | | | seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, and figs. Good |
| sides of the abdomen and thighs. | | | | skin is often a reflection of a good digestive system. |
| Skin consists of loose connective tissue and elastin. | | | | Fatty acids are particularly important to people with |
| Skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland | | | | dry skin. Use flaxseed oil or walnut oil in your salad. |
| activity. Skin contains the hair follicles, sweat glands, | | | | Use bath oils and moisturizers, especially coconut oil, |
| sebaceous glands, apocrine glands and blood vessels. | | | | at least daily. Use coconut oil to remove your |
| The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis | | | | make-up at night, like I do; it leaves a fine layer of oil |
| that consists of connective tissue and cushions the | | | | to nourish your skin all night long. Also use a thin layer |
| body from stress and strain. The outermost layer of | | | | of coconut oil under your make-up to moisturize your |
| epidermis consists of 25 to 30 layers of dead cells. | | | | skin all day. It just takes motivation, a willingness to |
| The epidermis can be further subdivided into the | | | | try it, and diligent application of coconut oil several |
| following strata (beginning with the outermost layer): | | | | times daily and at bedtime to see its benefits. |
| corneum, lucidum (only in feet), granulosum, | | | | The skin must be regularly cleaned or it'll become |
| spinosum, and basale. | | | | cracked or inflamed. Sunlight, water and air play an |
| Serious skin complications, including dry skin, can arise | | | | important role in keeping the skin healthy. The skin is |
| for people with diabetes. The oil glands do not supply | | | | subject to constant attack from without, so can be |
| enough lubrication to the skin: as a result, the skin | | | | affected by numerous conditions, diseases and |
| becomes dehydrated. | | | | ailments. |
| Dry skin could also be a sign of an underactive | | | | If you're still worried, or the problems persist, go and |
| thyroid. Forced-air furnaces make skin even drier. | | | | see your doctor. Call your doctor or naturopath when |
| Take baths or showers less often. For any skin | | | | you feel itchy all over without a visible rash. Usually, |
| condition, it's always better to take a natural | | | | these days, we can take care of dry skin without |
| approach. Natural treatment should always be the | | | | seeing our doctor, but sometimes we can't avoid it. |