The Sun (Malaysia)

Goodbye dry skin

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THE skin is the largest organ in the human body and is our first line of defence against the harsh environmen­t. It also maintains the body’s temperatur­e and allows us to feel sensations like heat, cold and touch.

While there is a lot of emphasis given to face care based on numerous media advertisem­ents and products in the market, many of us tend to neglect caring for our skin in other areas of the body like the arms, legs and feet. This can lead to a common skin disorder known as dry skin. Depending on the severity, symptoms include cracked and scaly surfaces as well as itchiness. Other probable causes of dry skin include conditions like eczema, psoriasis, use of strong medication and more frequently, diabetes.

The ideal solution for dry skin is to keep yourself hyrdrated. The question is, how much water should you drink? While the golden rule used to be eight glasses a day, new research reveals that the amount of water required depends on one’s weight. Various formulas are available online to help determine one’s optimum water needs. The rule of thumb is for women to drink at least 2.2 litres and men, 3 litres a day.

Besides water, it is important to moisturise one’s skin daily. This should ideally be practised after bath because this is when the skin absorbs beneficial properties (of the cream or lotion) the best. If your skin is very dry, use a product with urea and/or lanolin. These ingredient­s help the skin to hold water and seal in the moisture. For diabetics, taking care of your feet by moisturisi­ng daily is necessary to prevent ulcers and avoid foot amputation­s.

For over 20 years, Dermal Therapy has been providing skincare solutions via its comprehens­ive range of products. Through innovative as well as exhaustive research and developmen­t, its products deliver utmost efficacy. From skin care to foot care, Dermal Therapy has a product to meet all your dry skin needs from cracked heels to dry lips and dry hands. Its non-greasy formula is also easy to apply and locks in moisture while protecting the skin from harsh environmen­tal conditions. The efficacy of the products come from a unique combinatio­n of skin nourishing ingredient­s like urea, shea butter, lanolin, aloe vera and tea tree oil, to name a few.

Dermal Therapy is a brand trusted by families around the world, for it provides fast and effective solutions that treat common foot and skin conditions with ease. Dermal Therapy products are available at Caring Pharmacy, Watsons and other independen­t pharmacies.

For more informatio­n, email enquiry.kl@delfimarke­ting.com or call 03-5123 3301.

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