Dry skin or Xerosis is very common in cold regions. It is predominantly a Vata disorder which reduces the effect of Kapha (moisture) on the skin. Some of the common external causes are long hot water baths, cold and dry weather, harsh soaps, tight clothing, controlling natural urges, staying awake late in the nights, irregular food habits, eating spicy food and indulging in physical and mental exertion etc.  Internal causes mainly include deficiency of vitamins (A, E, B3 and B6), stress, less water intake etc. Dry skin manifests with itching and if ignored can sometimes lead to dermatitis swelling, infection and other serious skin disorders.  Ayurveda recognises dry skin as a symptom of impending diseases.
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations:

• Keep yourself warm in dry cold climates.
• Massage whole body with body massage oil which is infused with vata balancing herbs.
• Do not sit near fire place.
• Avoid stale, over fried, dry food.
• Always consume fresh warm food with little fat like ghee or olive oil.
• Include sour and salty food in diet.
• Sweet juicy fruits are recommended.
• Drink 7-9 glasses of warm water every day.
• Avoid very hot shower

Ayurvedic home remedies you can try:

• Mix egg yolk, rose water lime juice, olive oil and orange juice (1 tea spoon each) thoroughly. Apply a smooth mixture of this ingredient on your face in morning and wash it off after 20 minutes
• A face mask of honey, egg, olive oil and rose water works very well for dry skin.
• Liberally apply gentle herbal moisturizer all over your body.
• Massage your body with herbal oil infused with vata balancing herbs, twice in a week.
• Increase the moisture level of skin by applying natural herbal gel which is rich in aloe Vera and essential oils.
• Consume herbal tea which contains vata balancing herbs regularly.  

Treatment in Ayurveda:
Sarva Kaya Abhyanga, Pizhichil, Shiro Dhara and Navarakizhi along with preparations for internal and external use are recommended.
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor to get a complete and proper solution.
Note: Treatments mentioned here should be done only under the supervision of qualified Ayurvedic doctor

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