Dealing with Skin
Dryness
Dry skin has a parched look
caused by its lack of ability to
retain moisture. Characteristics of
dry skin are fine pores, dryness,
fine lines, roughness, tight,
uncomfortable feeling, and dull
appearance. If your skin feels the
same, it's a fair bet you've got a
dry complexion.
Dry skin is caused by too little
sebum in the lower levels of skin
and too little moisture in the upper
levels. It feels tight and itchy
after washing. It requires soothing
care to look its best. It is
essential to take proper care to
hydrate it. Only then you can begin
to enjoy a new, softer skin.
Dry skin is very reactive to the
environment and hates extremes of
cold, heat and wind. It tends to
peel and has a tendency to premature
ageing with the emergence of fine
lines and wrinkles. There is a
difference between a dehydrated skin
and a dry skin. While the dehydrated
skin is simply thirsty, dry skin
needs extra care in adapting a
beauty regime to nourish the
weakened corneal layer. While
dealing with dry skin, your
objective should always be to
restore tone to the lipids in the
corneal layer.
Every
dermatologist's advice: you must
cleanse according to your skin type.
Dry skin must be cleansed without
removing the skin's protective film.
So you should opt for a thick milk
cleanser and rinse with flower
water. Your moisturizing cream
should be rich in repairing agents
containing ceramides, which reduce
the salt content and slow down the
evaporation of water in the skin.
Face Masks for dry
skin:
1. Mix 2
tablespoons honey with 2
teaspoons milk. Smooth over
face and throat. Leave on for 10
minutes. Rinse off with warm
water.
2. Mash apricots mix it with
warm olive oil to form a paste.
Apply it on your face and leave
it for 10 minutes, then wash
off.
Some helpful tips
for dealing with dry skin:
1. Drink one and
half liter of water every day to
retain the
hydration rate of your skin
cells. Also, it benefits your
overall health.
2. Maximize the effects of
hydration by adding the
essential
oil, angelica, to your day and
night creams.
3. Make sure to abandon water
based cleansers.
4. Try iris flower, as it is
excellent for retaining moisture
in
the skin.
5. Always opt for creams with
ceramides.
6. Eat a balanced diet including
fresh fruits and vegetables.
7. Stay away from soft drinks,
sugar and other junk foods.
Homemade solutions
for dry, flaky skin:
1. Place a
sprinkling of
sugar in your palm and dampen
with water. Gently massage on
the
flaky areas. Rinse.
2. Rub half of
an apple on skin to help even
out the texture.
Caring for all the
skin types here:
http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/skin-care/skin-types.htm
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