Xerosis is better known as Dry skin and can be very repulsive a ghastly to look at. It affects the mental condition of an ailing person and leads to depression. The face becomes wrinkled as the epidermal cells get shriveled up. There could be one cause or several causes for this. The prevailing climatic conditions are also responsible for Xerosis. Usually soaps contain harsh chemicals which may lead to Xerosis. Sitting in an airconditioned office or home whole day robs the skin of its natural moisture and this again leads to Xerosis. However, there are certain potent herbal treatments for Xerosis.

Papaya is a very good natural moisturizer and so it a very good herbal treatment for curing Xerosis. Papaya pulp should be applied to the skin and you could be the proud owner of flawless skin in a month. Banana is another potent herbal treatment for Xerosis. You would need to mash ripe bananas and apply the end product to the skin. Leave it for 15 mins and rinse dry. This would tone the skin and regular application of this for a month would result in a smooth and soft skin. These herbal treatments have helped people around the globe and you too could benefit from them if you desire.

The peeling of the skin is a temporary problem; though a pressing one. Other than infection; dry skin, over sweating and harsh weather could be the cause of the peeling of skin. If the skin is peeling off; then it would be replaced soon. However, certain precautionary measures should be taken; especially if it happens to be the skin of the face. Moreover, it is the most vulnerable part of the body; as most of it is exposed to the environment. Sun burn is also responsible for the peeling of the skin. The bottomline is that it is not a serious malady.

Cucumber is very good for the skin as a natural and herbal treatment; this because cucumber is rich in water content; so it soothes the skin, especially, for the facial skin. The cucumber should be grated and the juice squeezed out. This juice should be applied to the affected area. Another potent herbal remedy for the peeling of the skin is the application of fresh mint leaf juice in the nights. It has a propensity which rejuvenates the skin. The application of Honey, olive oil and a concoction of sandalwood powder turmeric are also very good for the skin.