One of the unfortunate things that happens as we age, is that the skin becomes very vulnerable to different conditions. The most common of these ailments is dry skin. Even before old age, most people have experienced dry skin at some point in their life. Even though most elderly people have dry skin, this is not really due to chronological aging. The dry skin is due to the effects of the sun over the years.
The dermatology treatment for dry skin is a lotion treatment that will soften the skin. The moisturizer needs to have water and lipids as the main ingredients. Different moisturizers help the skin in different ways. One type of moisturizer will prevent the skin from losing more water, and the other type will let water into the skin and will then seal it in.
Besides moisturizer, there are a number of basic skin care tips that can help dry skin. Do not use very hot water when showering or bathing. Make sure the water is lukewarm. There are also soaps that are good for dry skin. Definitely do not use anti-bacterial soaps or liquid soaps. Use humidifiers in the house, and wear natural, non-irritating clothing.
