What causes dry and itchy skin in winter?

When autumn and winter come, many friends will feel that their bodies are dehydrated, especially their skin will feel very dry. Some friends even feel that their skin is not only dry but also a little itchy. At this time, most people may think that it is caused by skin allergies, because they can't help scratching because of the itchiness, which will cause more problems if they don't pay attention. This is very bad, so what is the reason for dry and itchy skin in winter?

1. Dry weather

Winter weather can easily cause dry skin, because due to the lower temperature, in order to ensure reduced heat dissipation, the human body's skin capillary bed is partially closed, the blood flow to the skin is reduced, and the secretion of sweat and sebum is also reduced. The body's blood circulation is poor, and the humidity of the skin decreases, which manifests as dry skin, and dryness is more likely to cause itchy skin.

2. Blood deficiency and blood dryness

Skin itching is also a manifestation of blood deficiency and blood dryness. The skin will be rosy only when the blood is sufficient, but the skin will lose nourishment if the blood is deficient and dry.

3. Taking a bath too often

For a large number of young people, especially white-collar workers, daily bathing has become a compulsory course, and some even bathe 2 to 3 times a day. The result is that the sebum, which is originally secreted in small amounts, is washed away, making the skin drier and more prone to itching.

What to do if your skin is dry and itchy in winter

Keep your skin clean, but don't shower every day.

Keeping your skin clean is the first priority. It is not recommended to take a bath every day. Excessive use of the bathing layer will damage the stratum corneum and oil that protect the skin, which will affect the natural protection and moisturizing functions and make the skin more prone to dryness and itching. Generally speaking, if the weather is cold in winter, it is better to take a bath every few days. But if you exercise, do a lot of physical work, sweat, or get a lot of dust from outdoor activities, then you must take a shower to clean your skin.

Don't use too hot water for bathing.

In the past, in winter, especially when the weather was cold, I liked to take a bath with very hot water, about 40 degrees Celsius. Especially for itchy areas, I felt more comfortable when I washed them with slightly hot water. In fact, please remember that I later realized that this was a very wrong approach. If this happens to your skin, be especially careful not to wash it with too hot water, as this can easily damage the skin and affect the skin's basic metabolic function, which will only aggravate your symptoms of dryness and itching. So, try not to use water that is too hot, just not too cold.

Don't use body wash every time.

Regarding the use of shower gel, I used to feel that if I didn’t use it, I would always feel like my body was not clean. In fact, this is also a bad habit. Using shower gel too frequently will cause more oil on the skin to be neutralized and washed away, especially dry skin, which needs the protection of these natural oils.

The above content is the answer to the question of why dry and itchy skin occurs in winter. As we all know, it is because the weather is too dry. At this time, we need to drink more water to maintain the water balance in the body. Secondly, it is caused by one's personal hygiene habits. Sometimes being too clean is not good. Moderation is best. I hope everyone understands this.