5 Dry Skin Care Solutions That Work
July 14, 2009
Dry skin care means being careful with many things – from your watching your habits to the ingredients in skin care products you buy. Skin care for dry skin, remember, need more moisturising compared to other skin types. Here are five dry skincare tips that work.
1. Choose products that offer more moisturising treatment for your skin. Using petroleum-based products may have adverse effects on your skin, as these do not moisturise as well as others. Look for natural hypoallergenic ingredients in dry skin care products, as these provide good skin nourishment. To keep moisture in, after you shower, use organic skin care products. These nourish your skin as they have protein and vitamins A, D, and E.
2. Don’t use tap water, for it contains fluoride, chlorine, and other chemicals. As an alternative, use mineral water that’s cold. Avoid using solutions that have alcohol in its ingredients, so read the labels carefully. These are often the not so popular natural dry skin care products that keep moisture in, and nourish your skin more. They’re good in that they take away impurities and clean out pores.
3. Don’t shower too long. Shower water is often tap water, even if it goes through a heater. Just three minutes in the shower is sufficient, as healthy skin care means avoiding irritants. If you use a dry skin product in the shower, like soap, choose a mild one. Don’t over-scrub. Oatmeal soap of the mild type is good for your skin, as it doesn’t cause adverse reactions. Don’t scrub your skin with a towel after a shower, just patting dry is fine.
4. About those itchy spots. Sometimes you notice itchy spots on your skin and scalp. Don’t scratch them. Don’t let water splash on those affected areas, and apply some coconut oil on them two times a day. Dry skin, take note, is vulnerable to the elements in the product ingredients and the environment. So it’s wise to include in your eating plans essential oils in organic butter, cod liver oil, coconut oil, Omega-3 eggs, and fresh water fish.
5. Get yourself a good humidifier. It would be convenient for you to have extra moisture in the air, at home, where you might stay long periods. Because any place devoid of moisture is bad for you skin.
Using natural products is also good for dry skin care. Try some plain vitamin E oil, available at most pharmacies and retail stores. This oil is usually very thick and so the skin can absorb it over time and it works very well under makeup. Using natural products also means less irritation to your face which is very important for dry skin care. When the face is irritated it uses up what natural oils it may have resulting in even worse dry skin.
