Keep reading to know...
Chances are, you have already heard the term 'ashy skin' before. At the dermatologists' office, it has names like keratinized dehydrated disorder, xerosis, or asteatosis. But at its core, ashy skin is just merely very dry and dehydrated skin. Usually found on your elbows, knees and ankles, they take on a whitish or greyish colour; making them look more prominent than the rest of the skin on your body. It is in no way a severe condition, but since it is so visible, it can sometimes warrant a snide comment from a savage bestie. Especially if you like showing off those toned stems in mini dresses, having ashy knees underneath is a big no-no. Let's do a deep dive as to why it occurs and how to deal with it, shall we?
