Having undergone bariatric weight reduction surgery, you now feel better, are able to live a more active lifestyle, and can wear more trendy apparel. However, you see that your skin is very dry! If you previously struggled with acne or oily skin, you are thrilled that your skin has cleaned up and become less greasy. But for those who began with normal to dry skin, this new extra-dry skin may be a bit of a problem or even a source of pain due to itching and flaking.

After undergoing surgery, dry skin may become an issue for many individuals. Getting insufficient fluids is likely the primary cause, but not the only one. Acne and oily skin are often caused by particular diets; thus, when a bariatric patient eliminates fatty, fried, and greasy foods, the acne, and oily skin disappear. This is good news for those who have suffered from acne or greasy skin for years. However, those with normal to dry skin before surgery may find the additional dryness bothersome.

The biggest organ in our body is the skin. It is a working and breathing covering of our body that encases our bones, muscles, and critical organs in a tidy and secure package. In addition to perspiration, absorption, feeling, and protection, our skin also perspires. It is essential that we maintain it so that it may continue to perform well for us.

Hand and body lotions are the most accessible treatments, ranging from simple to vitamin-enriched versions. It is prudent to experiment with trial sizes of these items to see which calms your skin concerns the most. Buy the lowest quantity possible at first, so that if your skin doesn't like a product, you haven't spent too much money on something you won't use again. And when you discover the one that works best for you, remember where you bought it so you can get more, because then You will purchase more if you use your preferred hand or body lotion daily. Hand lotion will be needed many times each day, most likely each time you wash your hands; thus, bring some in your handbag (guys, keep some in the vehicle). Since soap and tap water are abrasive, hand-washing dries out the skin significantly. Even if your hands are clean, they get so dry that you can hardly pick up a single piece of paper!

In addition to using hand and body lotion every day, I also suggest using bath salts at least twice each week. A dip in bath salts will provide your dry skin with the additional care it needs. Bath salts soften the bathwater for the skin, while the skin absorbs the softness from the salts... similar to how fabric softener is absorbed by clothes. If you swim often in chlorine pools, your skin will really appreciate a bath salts soak. The long-lasting impact of bath salts on the skin is revitalizing. Bath salts are available in crystal form or as solids that dissolve in warm water. I love the crystals since you can regulate how much you use each bath, whether it's a lot or a little. Plain Epsom salts are the basic minimum, but you may also purchase colorful and scented bath salts to improve your soaking pleasure and atmosphere.

Do not overlook the lips! They are suffering from excessive dryness after surgery! Utilize a moisturizing product. Try a medicated lip balm with unique healing medications that will take immediate effect to alleviate the cracking and burning of troublesome lips. Lip balm should be used year-round since the cold, heat, wind, and sun are not nice to lips that are not covered.

When purchasing sunscreens for outdoor activities, choose a lotion that has both effective UV protection and moisturizers.

If you have never cared for or nurtured your skin before surgery, you must start doing so thereafter. People will want to give you congratulatory hugs and tell you how glad they are for you, which will result in more "touching" interactions than ever before. As you saturate your skin with high-quality skin products, make it a "softer" experience for everyone concerned.

After surgery, skincare must become as much a part of your daily routine as consuming sufficient water. If you do this, your skin will feel better, seem more vibrant, and you will likely look a few years younger as well! Continue to amaze people, not just with your weight reduction accomplishments, but also with your general healthy look. Remember the forthcoming hugs!