Dealing with Skin Dryness
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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 litre 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:
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