It is great for the body if you drink eight glasses of water daily. However, contrary to popular belief, drinking these eight glasses does not work to improve or reduce mens dry skin. If this belief is anything to go by, then every men living on this planet earth would not be bothered by dry skin and moisturizers of any kind would stop being sold. The causes and treatments for dry skin are far more complicated than just drinking water.

It is important to understand the causes of dry skin in mens facial skin. Dry skin takes place when the intracellular matrix, the substances between skin cells that keep them intact, smooth and healthy, has become depleted or damaged, creating water loss. The primary goal to avoid getting dry skin is to preserve and enhance, and to lessen the damage to the intracellular matrix.

Skin being a lack of moisture also does not contribute to having dry skin. In reality, the water content in dry skin to that of a normal or oily skin does not differ much. Increasing the moisture level to dry skin may be bad because it upsets the skins intracellular matrix by breaking down the substances that keep skin cells working normally and in good shape.

However, steps can be taken to reduce damage to the skins matrix. Sun damage plays a big role in creating dry skin. It disrupts and destroys the skins intracellular matrix. The skin is subject to constant sun damage every day of the year whenever there is daylight. The suns damaging rays can come through office and car windows. Unprotected sun exposure also generates a damaged outer layer of skin where skin cells stick poorly to each other. The consequence is that the surface of the new skin being created is continually unhealthy and impaired. Having diligent daily sun protection is the key to healthy skin.

Continuous exposure to dry and parched environments, cold weather and dry, low humidity air blasting from heaters or air conditioners can also create havoc to dry skin because they destroy the skins matrix. Having a humidifier at home can absolutely make a world of difference!

Men should not incorporate drying products, like soaps, harsh cleansers or products with irritating ingredients into their daily skincare regime. These products can disrupt the outer layer of the skin, damaging the intracellular matrix and in the ling run, causing flakiness and roughness.

Improving cell turnover in dry skin by having regular skin rejuvenation is another important consideration in getting rid of dry skin and improving its appearance. Dry skin does not shed as easily as oily skin and those built-up layers of dead skin cells can feel rough and cause skin to look flaky and dull. A well-formulated, pH-correct exfoliant, like AHA or BHA can take care of this beautifully.

Genetically, aged skin is also a cause of dryness because as the bodys levels of estrogen drop, the skin becomes thinner and the fat deposits under the skin, which is part of the skins protective barrier, also become thinner or depleted altogether.

Once you have considered these steps and incorporate them into your daily skincare for men with dry skin, you should experience beautiful skin in no time.