Due to dry skin, I have rashes on my body I am doing massage with coconut oil daily before bath, which has given some relief.

Question

Hi Ms. lybrate-user, foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like fatty fish (salmon, herring etc) are good for skin, also foods like avocados, walnuts, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli and tomatoes are good for skin. Apart from eating these foods, you must hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water and using moisturizers. These precautions can help you maintain healthy skin and reduce your dryness and itching. If inspite of taking these precautions the problem persists take a private online consultation on Lybrate to resolve your problem. And as far as oil is concerned, olive oil is better for skin than coconut oil.

Naveen Kumar Boggarapu · Accepted Answer

Hi Ms. lybrate-user, foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like fatty fish (salmon, herring etc) are good for skin, also foods like avocados, walnuts, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli and tomatoes are good for skin. Apart from eating these foods, you must hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water and using moisturizers. These precautions can help you maintain healthy skin and reduce your dryness and itching. If inspite of taking these precautions the problem persists take a private online consultation on Lybrate to resolve your problem. And as far as oil is concerned, olive oil is better for skin than coconut oil.