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.
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 Sensitive Skin
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Apr 21, 2010
Not every one is blessed with supple, glowing skin. Those who are not have to take timely measures to achieve that perfect skin. As you grow in age, the skin undergoes numerous changes. Some people may earlier have had good skin, but now due to repeated exposure to the sun and pollution of daily life which escapes no one, the odds of developing dry and sensitive skin have increased tremendously.
Your skin becomes more and more sensitive as you grow older. You must have experienced times when your skin itched and became red or developed rashes even after the most subtle use of cleansing material or face scrub. This problem is common for more than half of the population using skin creams and facial scrubs.
The reason for dryness of the skin is no other than the less retention of moisture in the skin cells. As you know, our skin has three layers. The outermost layer acts as a barrier to retain the moisture beneath the skin. If your skin has less moisture then the barrier becomes less strong and the room for impurities to enter and damage the skin increases greatly.
The use of a variety of beauty products can also lead to the outermost cell layer to become weaker and weaker. Moisture is greatly lost when you keep experimenting with products because each time, the skin is trying to accustom itself to a new product.
Thus dryness of the skin and the sensitivity of the same have a close and intimate connection which needs to be considered in conjunction with each other while dealing with the problem of dry sensitive skin.
Most of the creams available in the market are too general to cater to your specific skin requirements. If you are very serious about the condition of your skin, it is virtuous to consult a skin clinic. In most skin clinics, a thorough and detailed analysis of the skin is done then the results are placed before the client. The client is explained of the consequences of further damage to her dry sensitive skin and then provided with individual-tailored treatments which can effectively cure the problem.
Moisturize Dry Skin
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Apr 12, 2010
Having a dry skin will often make you feel uncomfortable and tight especially after washing. It is thus important to learn how to moisturize dry skin with oils, masks and regular hydration products and will help in preventing premature aging and will prevent discomfort. The first step to moisturize dry skin is to apply a facial mask every day in the morning before you take a bath.
You have to mix one egg yolk, one teaspoonful of olive oil, one teaspoonful of orange juice and few drops of rose water. Once you have these ingredients, you have to apply evenly to your face and then leave for about fifteen minutes before taking a bath.
Another way to moisturize dry skin is to use natural oil on the skin as a moisturizer and you have to apply as soon as bathing in order to assist in trapping humidity into your skin. If you have baby oil, sweet almond oil or olive oil, you can use it and remember to apply sparingly and you have to make sure that you pay special care to areas around the eyes, forehead, nose, mouth and those other areas where wrinkles are generally formed.
During the midday, you have to moisten your skin with sprits water and then you have to apply the moisturizer all over again. This is one of the most important steps in ensuring that your skin gets adequate moisture especially if your skin feels tight and dry or if you are working under extreme heat or cold or when the temperatures keeps on changing throughout the day.
In addition, you have to take a warm milk bath once every week in order to help in hydrating and softening your dry skin. This will also help in reducing irritations that are commonly caused by excessive dryness. While bathing, you have to remember to add one and a half cups of powered milk, twenty drops of lavender and a half teaspoonful of sweet almond oil. Soak for about 15 minutes and then you have to apply your choice of moisturizer to your skin after leaving the bath.
Dry Face Skin Treatment
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Mar 30, 2010
The Face is Your Passport
The face requires special formulaic concoctions to deal with it because it has some of the most delicate skin on the body. At the same time it is that part of the skin that is immediately visible and identifiable by those who see the human being. If you happen to land on a great product that seems to work well with your skin then you should hang onto it with determination because it might end up being your savior.
Many manufacturers fail to use the right formulas to deal with sensitive skin. That is why there are many products that look good on paper but when it comes to dealing with the real issues of dry skin they always fall short. In order to get a very good combination of skin formula it is essential that the product includes some natural oils and wax. These are then added to certain enzymes that help in keeping the skin healthy.
Using Plants
Plants can also be an important source of extracts that work to keep the skin moist and healthy. These are natural ingredients which are unlikely to cause harm to your skin if used correctly. They work by mimicking the work of the natural substances within the body that keep your skin in top shape.
For example some of them are very similar to sebum and can provide essential nutrients to the skin. It might seem strange to think that the cosmetic industry does not try to use these naturally occurring substances more. The problem is that they require a lot more care and expense than synthetic products before they can be marketed. Therefore commercial interests are taken way ahead of the cause of maintaining healthy skin.
The other that you have to be wary about is the various toxic substances that are found in some of these creams. Every day the media seems to discovering yet a new carcinogenic material that was previously marketed as being safe.
The last thing that you want to hear is that that fashionable cream that you have been using all these years is just about to give you cancer. That is when the real problems start. I would advise that you read the labels very carefully before you decide to purchase that great cream from your local store.
However if you use products that primarily rely on plant extracts then you will be certain of getting certain antioxidants that enable the healing of damaged skin and reduce the incidence of early wrinkles. The extracts can also increase the amount of collagen that you have in your skin as well as the levels of general hyaluronic acid. All these things are important for maintain a healthy skin.
Products that use animal extracts are not a great solution because they may not be absorbed by the human skin. In truth this is a complex area and you might need to have the services of a dermatologist in order to make the ultimate choice but at least you will be aware of some of the things that you certainly have to avoid.
How to Choose the Right Dry Skin Moisturizers
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Nov 28, 2009
Many people suffer from dry skin the reasons for which could be varied from being attributed to the climate, pollutants, medical problems, and even to bathing with harsh soaps. One of the best ways to get rid of dry skin is to understand what the cause to dry skin is and if it is due to some lifestyle habit this needs to be altered or eliminated so that it will have a significant effect on reducing symptoms of dry skin.
In addition to correcting lifestyle habits, one might gain benefit from using some dry skin products like a moisturizer. A dry skin moisturizer is of some importance in alleviating symptoms of dry skin as it will help keep the skin hydrated and prevent loss of moisture from the skin.
There are many different types of dry skin moisturizers available in the market today some beneficial and some even harmful to the skin. For this reason, one should be very careful while assessing and purchasing a moisturizer for use against dry skin as there are some harmful products that can cause more harm and increase the symptoms of dry skin rather than reducing the symptoms.
So, while purchasing a dry skin moisturizer one should definitely have a look at the ingredients in the product and avoid any product that has harmful ingredients in it like alcohol, petrolatum, unnecessary synthetic fragrances, mineral oils, paraben, etc. Some of these ingredients are used in the product to help preserve the product better while can have untoward adverse effects on the skin when used.
In order to get the best benefits of a dry skin moisturizer while avoiding any adverse side effects, it is best to avoid the use of products that have synthetic or harmful components in it and stick to the use of products that have more amounts of active natural ingredients in them. These will not only have a beneficial action on reducing symptoms of dry skin, it will also have other favorable actions in keeping your skin soft and supple.
Some of the active natural ingredients that you can look for in a dry skin moisturizer will include the presence of Vitamins A and E, keratin, hyaluronic acid, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), aloe vera, jojoba oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, shea butter, avocado, macadamia, etc.
The dry skin moisturizer could be water based or oil based in nature. Depending on the severity of the dry skin, the appropriate moisturizer needs to be picked up. If the symptoms are more severe, oil based moisturizers can be used.
These are more preferred to be used right after taking bath when the skin is still damp so that whatever moisture is present in the skin is retained without drying. The water based dry skin moisturizers can be used at other times of the day when any signs of dry skin are felt.
There are even some moisturizers that come in combination with sunscreens. These can also be opted for if you have an active life where you need to be outdoors for several hours in a day as overexposure to the sun can have hazardous effects on your skin as well as cause a worsening of symptoms of dry skin.
If there are other severe symptoms of dry skin, the use of only a dry skin moisturizer might not help. It may need the use of other dry skin products too to help reduce the symptoms. If symptoms still persist, it is best not to delay and seek immediate medical help before the symptoms turn too severe.