10 Lifestyle Tips To Banish Dry Skin Problems

• Avoid showering with hot water. Don’t use harsh soaps that strip your skin of its natural oils. Apply coconut oil or olive oil after showering to retain moisture.

• Get regular body massage (abhyanga) with herbal massage oils to achieve a soft and supple skin.

• Have a balanced diet including vegetables and fruits with high water content like cucumber, lettuce, and watermelon. Also have milk, nuts and whole grains.

• Seeds and nuts like sunflower seeds, flax seeds (alsi) and almonds (badam) contain healthy fats and fibre which improves dry skin.

• Include ghee in your diet (in moderation) to lubricate your skin and keep your lips soft.

• Work out for at least 20-30 minutes every day. It prevents vata from accumulating, keeps the joints and muscles toned and healthy, flushes out toxins, and improves circulation which gives you a healthy blush.

• Practice yoga and meditation to keep stress away since it affects your skin. It also helps in sleeping well.

• Seven hours of sleep is a must.

• Extreme weather conditions damage your skin so make sure you’re properly covered when you leave the house

• Drink warm water and stay hydrated. You can also have warm water with lemon every morning on empty stomach.

Following these simple steps will give you a smooth, supple skin and keep dryness at arm’s length. To know more about your skin and skin related problems, talk to a Jiva doctor today. Dial 0129-4040404 or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in Jiva Health App.