Treating Dry Skin For a Glowing Look
It seems few of us have the perfect skin. Either we are burdened with oil skin and acne, or dry skin and flaking. But treating dry skin doesn’t have to be complicated and in no time you can have clear healthy skin. Dry skin can affect people of all ages but it is most common in older adults and it is a very common problem. Flaking is common with dry skin and during colder weather it tends to cause itching which then leads to scratching which causes additional problems.
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of reasons such as colder dryer weather, a dry work environment, lack of water within the body, or underlying skin issues such as eczema. Dealing with dry skin is not as difficult as you might think. Dry skin needs moisture but it also needs the right kinds of moisture. A common mistake is to slather the skin with a greasy moisturizer which then causes other problems such as acne breakouts. Choosing the correct moisturizer is important, but there’s even more you need to do.
First you need to throw away the harsh soap sand get a good soap substitute or a moisturizing soap such as Olay or Dove produces. Soap is drying so instead you need to choose the correct soap for your dry skin. Bathing provides your skin with moisture temporarily but then it removes the skins natural oil layer which results in more moisture loss. Limit the length of your shower to no more than 15 minutes and always use warm water rather than hot which helps reduce the drying of the skin.
Apply moisturizer immediately after showering. You need to choose a good moisturizer that is not greasy. Water based are best for the skin but oil based are better at trapping moisture. Alternating can be helpful especially if you’re prone to acne break outs as well. Remember oil based and greasy are two different things. Greasy lotions are heavy and thick and result in clogged pores. You need to apply it frequently throughout the day. The film they leave on the skin traps moisture underneath which helps your dry skin.
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