what is the cause of dry skin

Philippines
April 9, 2007 12:00pm CST
not really my direct concern but my girlfriend asked me if her skin is dry and i said , i think so.what seems to be the probable causes of having a dry skin during summer.we leave in a tropical region and it's a scourging 32degrees centigrade here.
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@rojane (500)
• Philippines
17 May 07
one major cause is over-exposure to sunlight. she should apply lotion or any moisturizer all over her body in order to keep her skin's natural moisture. and yes, drinking a lot of water helps. :)
• Philippines
17 May 07
yes, we have to seek cover from the sun's scorching heat. it is no longer advisable to expose ourselves to it, be it during summer or other days. health buffs have advised everyone to use sunblock lotions everyday regardless of what the weather is like. we can never see the highly damaging uv rays that gets through whether in a fine day or a hot one.
• Philippines
17 May 07
tell her to apply some drops of baby oil to her entire body after bathing. having just toweled dry, the body will still be wet somehow. only five drops can be spread evenly throughout her body. then a few more for the arms and legs. after that, she will apply some body lotion. i use nivea body and nivea q10 plus for the face or olay to keep my skin well moisturized. it is important for us to keep good care of our skin. it is what encases our entire body system.
• Philippines
17 May 07
thank you .though ,her skin is ok now but i guess i can do that again to her!sounds fun!lol!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
7 May 07
Well Im always putting skin lotion on. Either in summer or winter I have to have my skin lotion. LOL The weather has alot to do with our skin being dry. And also drinking alot water is very good for the skin. You must put some body lotion on your girlfriend and I bet she will like it.heheheheh
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• Philippines
7 May 07
lol! i will take your last advise!usually i use ice.
• Australia
11 May 07
Hello tigerdragon So kind of you with your gf. Maybe she must drink a lot of water and put extra lotion at the night. http://beautycosmetictips.blogspot.com
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• Philippines
11 May 07
thank you...
@betchai (140)
• Philippines
8 May 07
I think we just need to apply lotion and moisturizer to our skin to prevent dry skin. But cold temperature contributes to the dryness of skin.
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• Philippines
8 May 07
thank you,betchai.and welcome to mylot.
@Woodpigeon (3710)
• Ireland
9 May 07
My dry skin is caused by dehydration, usually. Since you are in such a warm climate, I am sure it isn't being caused by aving you rheating turned on, which also dehydrates skin!
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• Philippines
9 May 07
thanks friend
@katyzzz (2897)
• Australia
11 Apr 07
Too much sun, smoking, unhealthy diet, not enough fruit, not enough milk, bad genes, look at her mother and father.
• Philippines
7 May 07
thank you and sorry for my late reply
@feralwoman (2199)
• Australia
11 Apr 07
Because it's so hot where you live, perhaps it's due to dehydration. Drink lots of water and use moisturiser would be my advice to your friend. Hope this helps her. LOL
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• Philippines
7 May 07
thank you and sorry for the late reply
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
9 Apr 07
Id say use alot of lotion that moturizes. Wind and sun dry out your skin
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• Philippines
7 May 07
thank you,sorry for the late response
@sigma77 (5383)
• United States
9 Apr 07
Do you drink enough water and other fluids? Maybe skin is dry from spending to much time in the sun. It could also be some type of skin inflammation.
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• Philippines
9 Apr 07
hi sig! thanks. maybe she is not taking in that much water or maybe the herbal slimming product she is taking called phytoshape which she needs to take in more fluids than usual. thank you again.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
The tropical climate in our country can make our skin real dry. Tell her to drink LOTS of water. I read that she is taking some slimming products. Best to urge her to take supplements as well. Vitamin C and E are good for our skin. Hope this help :)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
oh, hi charm! good advise, i will advise her to take in vit.c and e.have a great day!