Dry Skin on Face
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Aug 11, 2010
Dry Skin on face is different from the dry skin on the remaining parts of the body precisely because the skin on the face is more sensitive and is more likely to be subjected to environmental and other conditions. A number of products dealing with dry skin mainly target the facial and neck area. The three types of skin –normal, oily and dry take over at periodic moments depending on the climate and other environmental conditions.
While dealing with dry skin on the face, one has to bear in mind that different parts of the face need specialized attention depending on how sensitive they are to the external factors. In the light of this, the apt examples undoubtedly are the area around the nose and the edges of the mouth, the cheeks and the area under the eyes, the chin and the forehead.
Dry skin on the cheek is mainly in the form of rough, harsh skin with open pores. The extremities of weather, like too much sun and too much cold affect this area severely. Most of the lotions take into account how severely this area is likely to be affected and then form the strength of the contents of the lotion.
Dry skin under the eyes needs to be taken extreme care of because the skin under the eye is extremely sensitive. Any harsh chemical substance can damage this area very easily. Even ice is not recommended to be applied directly on it. You need to wrap it in a towel and then apply on the eye. Thus, extremely mild lotion and only lukewarm water should be used to prevent any kind of damage to the eye. Many products write a cautionary note requesting the user not to use the product around the eye. You should take this note very seriously.
Dry skin on and around the nose opens up a hub for black and white heads. The itching and the scratching sensation are most pronounced in these areas. From here on, the bacteria for black heads spreads unto the cheeks as well. While washing or scrubbing your face, special attention should be given to these areas. Apply lotion particularly well in these areas.
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 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.
Dry skin treatment during winter
Posted by Dry Skin Treatment on Dec 26, 2009
Dry skin is a common problem encountered during the winter. Cold air causes the water levels in the skin evaporates rapidly, thus making skin feels rough, cracked, and itchy.
During winter, dry skin problem care cannot be underestimated by simply treated using lotions and moisturizers that can be bought at regular supermarkets. As we know that Itching and cracked skin during winter is not only disturbing, but also poses risks to turn into a rash. In addition, dry skin problem experienced during winter can also makes you look older than your age should be. Then we have to pay close attention whenever our skin began to itch and feels dryer, then it’s time for us to consider the specific dry skin treatment as soon as possible to solve this problem before it getting worse.
Below are some tips that we can take to overcome dry skin problems before it getting worse.
- Drinks Lots of water
Dry skin problem is generally caused by lack of moisture levels in the skin layer. In people with oily skin types, the layer of fat on the skin holds moisture on the skin so the skin lapiasn not easily become dry and cracked.
During winter, humidity levels become very low and cause skin to lose moisture quickly. Ironically, the people trying to overcome this problem by using space heaters and shower with hot water, which basically eliminates even more skin moisture.
For that, by consuming more water, then our body has enough water reserves to be used by the respiratory system of the skin, and then keep skin moist.
- Consume more of healthy fat contained foods.
The function of fat within the skin layer is as a shield that prevented radiation from outside the body such as pollution and/or UV radiation, as well as holding evaporation of water from the skin layer. So by consuming more foods that contain healthy fats will help increase the amount of fat in the skin layer thus makes our skin more protected from dryness. Types of healthy fats can be found in some foods such as Omega3 supplements, Fish Salmon, Tuna, Fruit Avocado, Olive Oil, and food legumes.
- Use only mild soap and skin cleanser.
during the winter, avoid using soap and skin cleansers containing alcohol. For toilet soap, make sure you select a bath soap that is rich in natural oils, which are very helpful in forming a barrier layer of the skin by trapping moisture remains in the layer of our skin.