subject: Do You Know These 5 Top Tips When It Comes To Dry Facial Skin? [print this page] Dry skin has a low level of sebum and can be prone to sensitivity. The
skin may look parched due to its inability to retain moisture. It
usually feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing unless some type
of moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Chapping and cracking are
signs of extremely dry, dehydrated skin and not a part of good facial
skin care.
Dryness is worsened by wind, extremes of temperature and
airconditioning. Skin is tightly drawn over the facial bones. It looks
dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes and there may be
tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth.
These 5 Top Tips Will Keep You Looking and Feeling Youthful
1. Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin as the deposits
are too drying for the best facial skin care. Use mineral water to
freshen your face. Don't use a washcloth-a rough texture can irritate.
Instead, mist some mineral water on your skin. Lightly pat dry.
2. Drink 8 glasses of water daily. Your skin rejuvinates best from the inside!
3. Avoid direct sunlight. Where you can't, use a sunscreen containing
titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. An absolute Must!
4. Get sufficient sleep as the skin's cellular repair activity is at
its optimum during this resting phase.
5. Exercise! Exercise benefits skin as it boosts circulation and
encourages blood flow. Regular exercise will nourish and cleans your
skin from within.
Other Tips That Will Help Include:
Dry skin needs plenty of thorough but gentle cleansing, regular
stimulation with massage and generous quantities of oil and moisture.
It also needs extra careful protection. Washing dry skin with soap and
water not only removes grime but also the natural oils protecting the
skin. A moisturizer increases the water content of the outer layers of
the skin and gives it a soft, moist look.
Use non-detergent, neutral-pH products to cleanse your skin. Avoid
using any commercial soap. And always touch your face gently.
Double-cleanse with a cream, leaving a light, thin trace of it on the
skin after the second cleansing.
Avoid contacting highly alkaline soaps and detergents like washing
sodas and powders which contain highly alkaline and drying
ingredients.
Use a homeopathic face mask from ingredients in your cupboard - simply
mix an egg with 1 teaspoon of honey, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and a
few drops of rose water and apply to the face. Alternatively for a
even quicker skin pack, mash a ripe banana with a fork and spread it
thickly onto the face and throat. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and the
rinse with lukewarm water.
In summary, the most important secret about facial skin care is to
avoid drying out the skin and using diet, exercise, and homeopathic
techniques to keep facial skin balanced and healthy.
Do You Know These 5 Top Tips When It Comes To Dry Facial Skin?
