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Find Relief From Dry Itchy Skin |
Dry itchy skin is infuriating. Just about the time you think you are going to be able to relax and go to sleep or get something done, there goes that itch again. You know you shouldn't scratch it. Everyone tells you that scratching will only make it worse. Yet you go ahead and give into the urge because you so desparately want relief from dry itchy skin. And you find yourself sore and red because you scratched too hard. But at least you felt a momentary sense of relief. This cycle goes on and gets even worse in times of high stress.
Unfortunately, the dry skin relief you find from scratching is only temporary. But the pain and redness you may inflict upon yourself may not be quite so temporary. It is even possible to scratch until you cause an infection. There is some evidence that scratching actually makes the itching worse. If you can keep yourself from giving in, the itch might lessen in a few moments.
Itchy personal areas:
If the dry itchy skin is under your breasts or in your groin, you must keep the area dry from sweat. Chafing can lead to breaks in the skin and infection. Powdering these areas can be helpful and provide some relief. Talcum powder is widely available, but has it's critics. A very slight link has been found between talcum powder and certain cancers. An alternative to talcum is corn starch, but bacteria has been known to grow in corn starch. You can make your own corn starch body powder by adding a half teaspoon of one of the carrier oils that are healthful to skin (almond, jojoba, or avocado, for instance) to a cup of corn starch and rubbing them together until the oil is distributed. You can work in two drops of lavender oil for a scent. Geranium essential oil is helpful to skin but you might not care for the smell. Again, two drops worked in is plenty.
Jerrick Foo has been researching and developing all dry skin care the purpose of offering men and women safe, dry skin care tips. He has created Dry Skin Care Guide to share his 10 years of combined expertise with you.
Visit www.dry-skin-care-guide.com for essential skin care tips.
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