Fixing flaky skin happens to be a tough problem. Flaky skin is a condition where the skin comes off in flakes in a loose manner. Dehydrated skin goes arm in arm with flaky skin.
Cause of flaky skin
Skin goes dry, cracked and flaky either due to a lack of oil or a lack of water. The problem can range from a slight roughness to the skin to having chapping, cracking and bleeding if left unattended. This dehydration process is often seen in winter when the air is generally has a low level of humidity in it. The cause is that there is not enough sebum produced. The natural oil coating on the skin is produced by the oil glands and in every person is acts in a different manner, this is why some people suffer from rough skin and others do not. The oil that is produced is mainly there to keep the skin fresh and healthy, as otherwise when it gets dry, cracked and flaky the natural barrier it provides to the external world is broken down. The reason that the skin does not dry out when the humidity levels are high is that the moisture in the skin does not evaporate away so rapidly.
Why Dry Flaky Skin is horrid
Dry flaky skin can be bad for you as the skin acts as a natural barrier and by the skin being in this condition it is not performing its function as it should as a natural barrier to infection and the outside world. Also the appearance of skin in this condition can be unappealing. This condition can also lead to premature aging with wrinkles and fine lines showing.
Halting flaky skin
A potential solution to keep flaky skin from being an ever present problem is to continually add moisture, this can be done using over the counter moisturizers, but unfortunately has the drawback that it leaves you hands greasy and has to be applied regularly as the effect will wear out as your skin dries off again. If you have very dry hands then it can be a useful solution to use a very greasy solution something such as Vaseline works well, it will leave your hands in no fit state for work though.
It can potentially be that there is a lack of water, experimentation is the key here, see whether increasing your level of water intake has a difference in the appearance of your skin.
Moreover take care when using soaps, and bath time so as to not to overdo it as these can further irritate skin cause the flaky skin problem. Instead choose to go for a soap solution which also includes some sort of moisturizing component. It may also be wise to reduce the intake of soft drinks, sugar and other junk foods, as diet may have an influence on the condition of skin, so it pays to change this and see whether you can see any contrasts.
A final suggestion for you is that if you live in a region which is prone to dry weather it may be better to move, failing that consider getting a humidifier and placing it in the room where you spend most of your time.
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