Dry skin and bumps are commonly faced by people around the world. Bumps in the skin are caused due to the growth of in grown hairs where the hair curls into the skin and the hair grows sideways inside the skin. Bumps are generally caused due to the accumulation of dead cells and the pores are blocked in the skin that interferes with the proper growth of body hair.

This occurs very commonly in people having dry skin as the skin lacks sufficient moisture and becomes flaky easily. In some cases, the skin becomes sore and the area gets filled with pus. In sensitive persons, waxing and shaving of unwanted hairs can also result in the formation of ugly bumps on the skin surface. Wearing tight fitting clothes can worsen the situation.

Common Treatment To Dry Skin Bumps

Personal hygiene is a key requirement to prevent bumps. Especially for dry skin, do not use very hot water or harsh soaps that tend to dry up the cell easily. Direct exposure to sunlight damage the skin and cause skin bumps. Also, before you take bath, place a warm towel on the skin surface so thet your skin is softened and this also brings the in grown hairs to the surface.

After 10 to 15 minutes, gently massage the skin in circular motions, which helps in releasing the ingrown hair. Followed by the massage, apply a mixture of oat meal and milk along with honey to the affected area. The mask can be kept over the skin for about half an hour and gently remove the mask in circular motions.

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Oat meal is one of the most excellent exfoliating agents that not only removes the ingrown hair but also removes the accumulated dead cells thus helping to unclog the closed pores. Milk cream and honey helps to nourish the skin and make it look young and supple to touch. Honey has an antimicrobial function that helps in curtailing the infection in the area.

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Sugar Treatment

Body scrub made with sugar granules and honey is another popular remedy for dry skin bumps. The skin can be rubbed with sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. It helps in removing the in grown hair and the dead cells inside the skin. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice to the mask so that it removes the skin tan and also help to lighten the skin, as it is a natural bleaching agent.

In extreme cases it is wise to consult the dermatologist.. After taking bath in Luke warm water, dry the skin completely by using soft towels that are made from cent percent cotton or any reliable fibers. Do not rub the towel over the infected area. The place has to be dab dried only.

Dry Skin Moisturizer

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In order to treat dry skin bumps, choose moisturizer that has lactic acid and urea as the major component. These types of moisturizers effectively cure dryness that is related to dry skin conditions like keratosis pilaris.

Dry Skin Exfoliation

In order to exfoliate the skin use only mild scrub as rough scrub can worsen the condition.  Primary and secondary bumps disappear in due course when you perform home remedies, however, for serious bumps, it is wise to contact the doctor for complete cure.

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