Dry Skin Lotions
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jul 21, 2010
If you have really dry skin and you feel extremely concerned about it, you are likely to visit a store full of beauty products to hunt for the best dry skin lotion to relieve you of the problem of dry skin. It is important to note that many a times some beauty products or make up that you use causes the natural moisture of the skin to lose itself. Most of the moisturizing lotions available in the market solely attempt to replace this natural moisture with artificial moisture which wears off very easily. In fact when you stop using these artificial moisture laden lotions, you will experience your skin drier than before.
The artificial moisture laden lotions tend to suppress the production of natural moisture as well, thus leaving the skin drier than before. Moreover, these lotions applied on the surface barely reach the second and the third layer of skin where the natural moisture actively dwells.
All this points in only one direction: in order to prevent dryness of the skin you need to produce more natural moisture. This can be successfully accomplished by many products that have a high content of Aloe Vera or Olive oil in them. These lotions have worked notably to combat dry skin problems. Moreover, a sort of shielding lotion is also gaining popularity these days. A shielding lotion attempts to bond with the topmost layer of the skin to prevent the perpetrators of dry skin to come in contact with the skin. Thus, by taking care of the irritants, it gives space for the natural moisture to produce and keep the skin moisturized and hydrated.
This is a newly discovered technique but it is gaining popularity because it seems to have worked effectively on a large number of people.
You cannot avoid the situations that can cause the perpetrators of dry skin to express them. But it is possible to fight these perpetrators effectively because of the shielding lotion.
The market is loaded with conventional lotions who claim to be better than one another. You need to realize that these are not good for the skin in the long run.
Dry Skin Mask
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jul 11, 2010
A huge variety of masks to prevent dry skin can be made in the closed quarters of your house to deal with the dry skin condition. The advantages of this are plenty. You can experiment with a variety of food items without the fear of any sort of side effect. It is cheap and it is absolutely safe. All you need is to invest a little time to prepare the mask. The following are some of the most masks amongst women using them for a long time now:
- A mixture of vegetable oil, lanolin cream and cucumber juice applied for 15 minutes followed by a wash with herbal extract is very popular amongst women. Make sure to work it out into a paste.
- To rid yourself of wrinkles on dry skin all you need to do is boil grated cabbage in milk until it becomes soft. Then apply the paste on the face and neck for about 20 minutes. You can also add an egg yolk and lemon juice to this mixture.
- A mixture of honey and olive oil heated until it becomes a fluid and applied to the face followed by a covering with a cloth for about 20 minutes also works very well. However, a word of caution needs to be exercised here. Just in case you have red capillaries across your face it is better to soak a wet towel in potato juice and dab it all over your face.
- A mixture of egg yolk, potato and milk also forms a good facial and neck mask for wrinkled dry skin.
Thus a lot of permutations and combinations are available at your disposal in case you wish to use facial masks. The most common items that go into making any kind of mask for dry skin includes: lemon juice, egg yolk, milk, potato and cucumber. Honey can also be used equally commonly. However, some people are known to be allergic to honey or even milk for that matter. In such cases these elements can easily be substituted with the equally effective others. Dry skin masks are easy to make and are indeed very effective.
Dry Skin Itching
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jul 1, 2010
Itching is the most common problem one faces when he or she has dry skin. When the skin itches you tend to scratch it. Thus, it itches even more and causes redness even. Therefore it is very important not to scratch the itch. You may have a strong urge to scratch but try and curb it. Scratching only adds to your problems.
Find out what has caused the itch. Then try and use a mild soap and water or simply Aloe Vera gel on the dry area causing the itch. Wash with lukewarm water only. If you have any product that controls itching, apply it. However, my advice is to stick to Aloe Vera gel only.
Add baking soda to your bath water to control the itching. You can even try applying ice to the itching area. It causes numbness which is indeed helpful.
There are a number of over the counter medicines which can be very effective. You can choose one of them. If the itching gets worse or develops into swelling or something else, consult your local physician immediately. Do not leave an itch untreated as it can easily spread to other areas. Moreover, do not scratch and then touch other parts of the body. They might get infected too. So beware!
Wear loose, light and cotton clothes in summer to prevent itches in dry skin. Tight clothing leads to rubbing of the material against the sweaty skin which can cause severe itching and allergy. Some materials like nylon etc. are just not right for the skin during summers.
If the itching continues for more than a week or so or if it spreads to other parts, be sure to consult you doctor as the itching may be a symptom of a much larger, yet to be detected or diagnosed problem.
Dry Skin itching in winters is mainly due to the lack of humidity. There is a constant urge to rub your hands over your face. As far as possible this should be avoided. When you scratch an itch, you are also rubbing off the applied moisturizer or lotion. You need to be careful about it and avoid it.
Dry Skin Feet
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jun 21, 2010
Most people are so obsessed with caring for their face during the severe summers and the harsh winters that they forget that even the remaining parts of the body also need the same amount of care and attention as the face. The unexposed parts of the body may not experience the severe attacks of the harsh winters and summers. However, the exposed parts like the hands, the neck and the feet need prudent care and attention. Though it is relatively easy to tackle the problem of dry skin on the feet, it is important to work in that direction.
Undergoing a regular pedicure is one of the options. While at home, you can always soak your feet in soapy warm water for about 10 to 20 minutes. This will cause the dry skin on your feet to become soft and less crusty. Then you can use a pumice stone or a foot scrubber (both are available easily in the market) to scrub the rough parts of the skin on the feet. Make sure you are not too harsh or your might scrub the good skin layer off as well. In this process all the dead cells accumulated over a period of time will easily come off. Wash the pumice stone or foot scrubber frequently during the whole process. Cater especially to the cracks on the heels and the edges of the feet. Following that, use a moisturizer on the skin after wiping it well but not too harshly.
If your skin is extremely dry around the feet, you may need to engage in this process two or three times a week at the beginning. You may gradually decrease the number of times as your feet feels and looks better.
Today there are a number of foot creams and foot scrubs and foot oils available in the market to cater especially to your feet since the skin of the feet is different from the skin on the face, that is, it is harder. Using these foot-related products may also do you good. However, you must confirm your skin type and the skin type the product claims to cater to before using them.
Dry Skin Eczema
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jun 11, 2010
Eczema broadly means skin inflammation and a susceptibility to developing an allergy. It causes the skin to be not only dry but also red, itchy, sore and develop rashes.
Some things commonly known to have triggered eczema include:
- A number of soaps, deodorants, perfumes and detergents.
- Sweaty skin
- Continuous contact with certain types of fabric like nylon and wool
Nearly 10 to 15% of the population is severely affected by eczema. It is becoming more and more common. However, the reasons for it are not yet completely understood or are largely misunderstood. Eczema may present itself in the first six months of birth itself. Then it may come and go on an occasional basis. The diagnosis cannot be confirmed for it because there are no tests.
Skin characterized by eczema lacks luster and looks scaly and cracked. The eczema related skin is not able to retain water and therefore there is evaporation from the skin surface causing more dryness.
The diagnosis of dry skin eczema varies across individuals as skin type and nature tend to change according to the climate and location and many other inter-related factors.
Infant eczema is mostly experienced in the first six months of birth and is found on the face, chest, neck and scalp. For some babies, it can develop on forearms and chins as well. A little older children, that is, around the age of four to ten experience childhood eczema at either sides of neck, the folds of the elbows and at lower back of thigh and back of knees. In teenagers and adults, the problem is less severe than the children. Nonetheless the affected areas mainly involve hands and feet and the portion around the eyes and ears.
Dry Skin eczema is believed to be a genetic disease. Actually both genes and environment are responsible for its outburst as the genes may have the tendency towards eczema but the environment may be providing the opportunity to express it. Since the causes are unknown it has proven to be relatively difficult to find a cure for dry skin eczema. Consulting a dermatologist is the best option.
Dry Skin Around Nose
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Jun 1, 2010
The skin on the face is more sensitive and more vulnerable to a lot of bacteria and infections as it is the most exposed area as well as most tampered with the use of lotions, powders, bleaches, scrubs and make-up.
On the face, the skin around the nose and mouth may become flaky and red during winters. The redness is mainly because of the constant scratching due to the itching around that area. Dry skin around the nose mainly results from low humidity, that is, less moisture retention. Other reasons for dry skin around the nose include the cold and chilly winter months, the accumulation of skin cells around the nose, dehydration as the low content of water can cause the keratin in the skin to crumble and dry up thus causing the skin around the nose to peel off. Thus the intake of liquids should always be high no matter what season or environmental condition you find yourself in as water helps the skin to clean up. Many a times the skin care products may deduce the moisture off your face. Thus a fall in natural moisture can severely affect the more sensitive parts of the face like the skin around the nose and the mouth. Use of soaps is especially harmful as they suck most of the moisture off the face. Always use a face wash or a facial cleanser in the diluted form on the face. Do not rub around the nose or edges of mouth too much. Make sure your face wash has a good content of glycerin in it.
Extremities in the climate can aggravate the problem of dry skin around the nose and the mouth as well. Too much cold or too much heat can affect the skin severely especially the areas around the nostrils. Dry skin around the nose can result in black heads and dark spots as your facial pores are clogged by the dead cells.
A few things that you can do to prevent dry skin around the nose include:
- Avoid stress and sleeping very late at nights.
- Exfoliate the skin regularly to rub off the dead skin cells.
Use lukewarm water and facial cleansers instead of soaps.
Dry Skin Around Eyes
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on May 21, 2010
The area around the eyes is the most sensitive and therefore needs special attention when it comes to dealing with it. If you are one of those who have extremely dry, wrinkled and cracky skin around the eyes which makes you look tired and aged, then you need to find solution to this problem at the earliest. The number of people experiencing dryness in skin around the eyes is increasing these days.
Dry skin around the eyes is caused due to a large number of reasons. A few of them include:
- Sleep deprivation
- Stress
- Lack of nutritious food
- Aging
- Constant staring at the TV or computer screen
- Eye related problems.
Many girls today are developing dry skin around the eye area at a very early age due to the above mentioned reasons, the most common being stress and sleep deprivation. While it is not possible to avoid the causes for dry skin, you can work on the treatment.
Skin products aimed at moisturizing other parts of the body may not be useful for the eye as the skin under the eye is extremely thin and contains few oil glands. Thus, use only those skin creams and eye gels that cater to the eye. Petroleum jelly is the most popular option in this direction. Propolis, another substance rich in vitamins is good for both men and women. However, it is most advisable to use petroleum jelly for kids.
Remember that the eyes are the first thing that people notice about us. And therefore caring for the eyes is extremely important and should not be taken for granted. Always try and keep the eye area healthy, clear and beautiful. Fine lines, dark circles and wrinkles can easily affect the eye area. They make the person look exhausted and ill. Therefore you need to take charge before things get worse.
Make sure you wear sunglasses when you step out in the sun. Apply a dark circle gel or any eye gel if you have one every time you expose yourself to the outside world. Make sure your diet is healthy and nutritious. Your eyes can convey an ill diet very easily.
Dry Skin Acne
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on May 11, 2010
To broadly classify (as a variety of beauty products do), one may say there are three types of skin: normal skin, oily skin and dry skin. While it is true that the problem of acne and pimple can affect any of these three types, it is most pronounced for people with dry skin.
One should bear in mind that our skin can experience all the three types in varying proportions depending on the weather and other conditions.
Dry skin acne is most pronounced in the winter and many people experience severe distress due to the frequent outbreaks. Since winter results in a drastic drop in the level of moisture in the skin, other factors like use of heaters etc can contribute a great deal to the increasing dryness of the skin. One experiences cracking of the skin around the mouth and nose which perpetuates a constant urge to itch and scratch. When you engage in constant scratching the skin becomes highly vulnerable to the rise of acne and increase in bacteria and infections. Thus, use of moisturizing lotions and cold creams is highly recommended during the months of winter to control the problem.
Using extremely hot water on the face and body can cause the skin to lose moisture and therefore become dry. Use of lukewarm warm is the best under these circumstances. Applying moisturizer soon after a bath or wash also helps a great deal in preventing dryness and the eventual acne.
During summers, the situation is a bit different. Because of the humidity, though the moisture retention is good; the heat in combination with the sweat can severely increase the number of pores in the skin thus making it all the more susceptible to acne and other forms of bacteria. Use of sunscreens with a high SPF balance is undoubtedly the ideal option. The use should be frequent and uniform all over the exposed areas of the face and body.
Acne in dry skin can be taken care of even by certain acne control creams specially designed to curb the emergence of acne. Many of these have given good results.
The Era of Dermajuv
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on May 10, 2010
There was a time when skin care merely meant the daily scrub. We could go still further behind and talk about Cleopatra washing her skin with milk.
Then there came the era of anti-wrinkle, dark spot removal kind of creams.
Though all those creams are still around, skin treatment technology seems to be getting as cutting edge as computer technology. Think of the latest trends in anti-aging creams, such as the one made by the Dermajuv Company.
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Like I said at the beginning of this post, there was a time when basic rehydration was enough. Now it is about stem cell research. Think of it this way, earlier you had the basic pharmacist who would get you your products. Now product selection and recommendation is in the realm of the advanced and cutting-edge dermatology research labs.
Of course, you need to ensure that you are reading up the latest in trade as well as scientific magazines. Advanced science comes with its own set of risks. But the astute person can easily find a way to inform themselves about the pros and cons of the skin care products out there.
And that is what this blog is all about in the first place. Helping people improve the quality of their skin.
Dry Skin Vitamins
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on May 1, 2010
What is dry skin really? It is mainly skin that is rough, lacks luster and gives frequent itching sensation. Although most of the times the environmental and climatic conditions are responsible for causing dry skin, dry skin can also be due to genetic factors and hormonal changes in the body. A number of vitamins in the body is also responsible for the keeping the skin at its best. Lack or inadequate quantity of any of these vitamins can affect the skin. There are a number of vitamin supplements and pills available in the market. Some are over the counter pills while others are prescription drugs. Apart from supplements the deficiency of vitamins in the body can also be fulfilled with a healthy and balanced diet.
There are different kinds of vitamins responsible for healthy skin:
Vitamin A: the retinol and the beta carotene forms of Vitamin A are the most essential for healthy glowing skin. Vitamin A plays a decisive role in production and reparation of skin cells. Lack of Vitamin A can also lead to dry hair, dry eyes and broken nails. It is important to realize that excess amounts of Vitamin A especially the beta carotene form can be detrimental to the skin as well.
Vitamin A is found in many vegetables like carrots, spinach, peas and fruits like apricots, oranges etc. Fortified juices and many cereals, supplements and multivitamins also contain a healthy dose of vitamin A
Vitamin E: is known to moisturize the skin from within thus making it smooth and preventing dry spots. The sources of Vitamin E include corn, wheat germ, carrots, oats, sunflower oil and asparagus.
Vitamin D: is extremely important for the skin. While harsh sunlight and heat is detrimental to the skin, the early morning sunlight is extremely beneficial to the skin. The sources of Vitamin D are sunlight, fortified milk and cereals.
A diet aimed at increasing the intake of vitamins in the body can help a great deal to heal dry damaged skin. Vitamin supplements can also compensate for the loss of vitamins in the body. However, it is advisable to stick to more natural ways acquiring vitamins.