7 tips to prevent Dry Skin

1. Nourish your skin, and ensure you eat healthy vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and nuts. Some like garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus are rich in sulphur which helps ensure your skin remains healthy, smooth and glowing.
2. Do not remain for long hours and periods of time beneath the sun, or in cold weather. Excessive exposure to wind, chemicals or even excessive bathing can lead to the skin dehydrating.
3.  Apply lotion, if possible on a daily basis. This ensures that the skin is nourished, and retains its natural qualities.
4. Drink plenty of water through out the day to prevent dehydration of the skin or body.
5. Do not drink a lot of caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee or soft drink. They have a diuretic effect, causing the body and skin cells to lose fluids and essential minerals.
6. Get sufficient sleep at night. The body needs a minimum of 8 hours to rest, repair and rejuvenate back to a healthy state.
7. Do not scratch your skin, excessively. This can lead to skin becoming rough, dry besides leaving behind scratch marks on the skin.