Dry Skin Products
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Sep 21, 2010
If we are to list the range of dry skin products available in the market today, the list will contain dry skin creams, dry skin scrubs, facial packs, face washes, dry skin oils etc. Today, we even have a range of products for different parts of the body like hands, feet and eyes. This makes our search for the product even more specialized.
Today, the market is flooded with a variety of beauty products each one competing with one another, claiming to produce better results and banking on the ever rising heat or the chilly winters. Under such a scenario, it is not surprising that a customer is faced with number of choices and is very confused as to what to choose and what would be the best option for him or her. Many products today claim to provide a healthy combination of natural extracts and artificial ingredients to give a more wholesome feel and look.
If you are looking for a product you need to be sure of your skin type. By and large the commercial skin products cater to three types of skin – namely the normal, the dry skin and the oily skin. Once you know your skin type, half of your problem is solved as you know what to need to pick. Following this, try and make a choice between artificial dry skin cream, scrub etc or a natural or herbal solution. Many skin products offer a healthy combination of the two as well. Check the contents or the ingredients of the product you are aiming to purchase. Check for glycerin and retinoid in case of artificial products. And if you are picking an herbal or natural one, look for a good content of egg yolk and lemon juice or rose water in the product. Make sure you read the ingredient label well. See what substance you are allergic to and avoid that product. There are a number of people who are allergic to milk and milk products. Thus, avoid the skin creams or scrubs that contain milk in them.
The cost of the product varies according to the company you purchase it from. Pick one that suites your pocket best.
Dry Skin Problems
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Sep 11, 2010
A lot of people today are experiencing severe skin problems due to the harshness of the climate, the increase in pollution and stress and lack of nutritious healthy food. All these factors can lead to severe damage and deterioration of the skin. Dry skin problems need to be addressed at the earliest before matters get worse and you develop a skin disease or something of that sort.
The oil glands in the normal skin provide moisture to the skin thereby keeping it supple and smooth. They help to keep the moisture within the layer of the skin. When the topmost layer loses all its moisturizing agents and water retention as well, it tends to become dry and lose elasticity.
You know you have dry skin when:
- You see red patches over it.
- There is a tightening sensation
- It has cracks and is flaky and scaly
- Its pores are invisible
These signs are mainly observed on the knees, fingers and elbows. There is a lot of space for dirt, bacteria and other chemicals to seep into the skin and further aggravate the problem.
Some of the dry skin problems caused by use of heavy make up and use of strong soaps can be dealt with when one stops using these substances. Others are likely to cause permanent damage to the skin. Many a times, the problem of dry skin is due to genetic factors and runs across from generation to generation. In such a case where you are well aware that you are likely to face a dry skin problem, you need to make sure you take in the right kind of preventive measures. Focusing on your diet is the most important thing in this direction. You need to drink a lot of water as well to improve the blood circulation in the body. Use a humidifier in case you are living in an overheated apartment. Avoid extreme temperatures at all costs. It takes time for the skin to accustom itself to its surrounding conditions.
Understand the texture and nature of your skin and treat it with care and respect.
Dry Skin Patches
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Sep 1, 2010
A common problem amongst the wide range of people, dry skin can affect a person in summers or winters. If left untreated it can lead to patches and wrinkles on the skin and further cause skin diseases in the future. Dry skin patches can be most pronounced on the face, elbows and knees. However, the patches on the face can be extremely discomforting and embarrassing. Dry skin patches can cause severe itching and the rubbing of this area further aggravates the problem. It may even lead to infections and other skin problems. These dry patches along with dehydration and chemical use can also be caused due to the side effects of certain types of medicines and changes in hormones during pregnancy. Certain illnesses may also be responsible for flaky and patchy skin.
A condition called Seborrhoeic Dermatitis affects the face and scalp resulting in scaly, red, and patchy skin. It is mainly caused due to the lack of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B2. It can be treated using medicines prescribed by a dermatologist.
Many a times, dry skin patches are a result of allergic reaction to a number of chemicals in products etc. These products need not necessarily be a skin product. It could be something like jewelry especially imitation jewelry and certain types of perfumes. Along with patches one can also develop blisters, rashes and a strong burning sensation.
Dry patchy skin is also a result of aging. As we age, the collagen in the skin and the elastic is lost. This can lead to a number of skin imperfections, one of them being patches.
Body washes and soaps can also lead to patches on the skin depending on the chemical content in them. Some soap can cause allergies or can severely rob the skin of the natural moisture and oils. Use of moisturizing soaps can be very beneficial to the skin and can prevent patches. However, it is advisable to use facial cleanser or face wash on the face rather than any kind of soap.
Thus there are a number of reasons for dry skin patches which are avoidable and therefore should be prevented.