Lhe legs are among the most critical points and at the end of summer dry skin that flakes is practically the order of the day. Thinner and weakened, the epidermis has in fact become more fragile in recent months due to exposure to the sun. If you haven’t been constant in applying after-sun or a body cream, the damage is done. But you can run for cover, even with the classics grandmother’s remedies. One for all? The olive oil.
Legs & dry skin in summer
Sun, salt, chlorine and wind put a strain on the skin of the legs, an area of the body that already it usually tends to feel drier than the rest of the body, especially in places like the knees and ankles.
All these factors impact on the level of epidermal hydration. Indeed occurs what is called Cutaneous xerosis, or the lowering of the amount of water and lipid molecules present on the surface of the epidermisfalling below the limit threshold, therefore making itself visible.
Land ceramides in fact, they have the function of retaining water: the more their structure weakens, the more the hydration level is lowered, thus compromising the skin barrier. However, the causes of dry skin are not always external factors: in other cases, even a personal predisposition, an unbalanced diet and bad habits in the sun are responsible for skin dryness.
How to recognize dry skin on the legs
Peeling is only the last stage of the process and although it can be easily intervened with scrubs and abundant doses of body cream, it can be prevented by carefully observing the skin.
Before peeling, the skin begins to appear less elastic as it accumulates dead cells on the surface; it is rougher to the touch and, only after the first “cracks”, does the real flaking appear which, if left untreated, can also become itchy.
Body creams and anti-dryness baubles
The Body creams are among the best solutions. Rich, some even refreshing, they are formulated just for restore the level of epidermal lipids and rebalance hydration. For the skins particularly dry they are ideal richer textures, also burros, as well as baumes, strong of ingredients such as shea butter and natural oils that help restore the level of hydration and nourishment and restore elasticity to the skin.
If the skin is dry but not flaky, the gel or sorbet consistencies. In this case the formulations are absorbed faster, they are also refreshing and contain thermal waters, hyaluronic acid and probiotics that raise the level of hydration so as to plump the epidermis.
Bicarbonate, olive oil and rice starch among the “grandmother’s remedies”
Also particularly recommended for children, rice starch is a real panacea in these cases especially when dry skin has started to irritate. In fact, this ingredient has soothing and refreshing properties: it is recommended to dissolve it in the bathtub and then immerse yourself in it.
Also in the bathtub you can also dissolve the bicarbonate: half a cup is enough to soothe and eliminate dryness. For a more targeted treatment, you can also dissolve it in a bowl and then pass the mixture only where needed.
Another natural remedy is add sugar, perhaps cane sugar with larger grains, to the olive or almond oil. Their action is 2 in 1: they eliminate dead skin while deeply hydrating. For a real strong treatment, ideal for skins really tried by dryness, you can combine a natural oil, such as argan or jojoba, or a pure butter such as shea butter with honey or royal jelly.
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