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.