The Surface of Your Skin is Pleading for Care

The Surface of Your Skin is Pleading for Care

You're feeling healthier, more energetic, and more trendy than ever after having bariatric surgery to help you lose weight. However, you have observed that your skin is unusually dry. If your skin has ever been prone to acne or excess oil, the fact that it has cleared up and reduced in oil content likely comes as a great relief. However, those whose skin was already normal to dry may find the newfound dryness problematic, if not downright uncomfortable, due to itching and flaking.

After surgery, many people have the unpleasant side effect of dry skin. Insufficient fluid intake is a major contributor, though not the only cause. The elimination of fatty, fried, and greasy meals from a bariatric patient's diet is commonly cited as the reason for the improvement of their skin. Those who have suffered with acne or greasy skin for a long time will be relieved to hear this. Those who already had normal to dry skin before surgery may find the post-op dryness uncomfortable.

The skin is the body's biggest organ. It's a living, working covering that keeps our bones, muscles, and organs secure and together. Our skin serves many functions, including perspiration, absorption, feeling, and protection. So that it may continue serving us well, it is crucial that we maintain it in top condition.

Lotions, both for the hands and the body, are a quick fix that come in a variety of forms, from the bare essentials to vitamin-infused concoctions. It's a good idea to try out sample sizes of a few different products to see which one helps your skin the most. If you're unsure whether or not a given product will work for your skin, it's best to start with the smallest quantity possible to avoid wasting money. When you finally locate the hand or body lotion that works best for you, make sure to write down the store's information so you can restock when you run out. 

You should have some hand lotion with you everywhere you go, as you will use it multiple times a day, most notably after washing your hands several times. Soap and water are extremely drying, so washing your hands frequently can cause severe skin damage. Even when you wash them frequently, your hands still dry out to the point where you can't pick up even a single piece of paper.

I think it's a good idea to use bath salts at least twice a week, in addition to using hand and body lotion every day. Your dry skin will get the extra care it needs from a bath full of bath salts. The skin absorbs the softness of the bath salts in the same way that fabric softener is absorbed by fabrics. A good soak in bath salts is a great way to give your skin a break from the drying effects of chlorine if you swim in pools frequently. It's been proven that bath salts have a long-lasting effect on the skin and leave it feeling revitalized. 

A variety of solid forms that dissolve in hot water are available as bath salts. The crystals are my go-to because you can easily adjust the concentration for each bath. If you just want the basics, plain Epsom salts will do the trick, but you can also choose bath salts that are colored and perfumed for a more luxurious experience.

Remember to use your lips! After surgery, they, too, are experiencing extreme dryness. Try a nice product that contains a lot of moisture. You may stop your lips from cracking and burning right away with the use of a medicated lip balm that contains specific therapeutic medications. Your lips need protection from the elements year-round, so use a lip balm whenever the temperature drops below freezing or rises above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

When you need one for outdoor activities, choose a sunscreen that has both effective sun protection and moisturizers.

After surgery, your skin will need the kind of tender, loving care you never gave it before. You'll have more "touching" interactions than ever before as well-wishers seek you out for congratulatory hugs and personal expressions of joy. Soak your skin in luxurious skin care products and make it a "softer" experience for all parties concerned.

After surgery, skin care should become as routine as taking your medication and drinking plenty of water. Your skin will be healthier and more vibrant if you follow these steps, and you may even seem younger! Keep surprising others with your progress toward and maintenance of a healthy weight and with your overall glow of vitality. Keep in mind that hugs are on the way!

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