Thursday, April 29, 2010

Skin Care Techniques - Dry Skin Care Recipe

You cannot neglect dry skin. Due to dry skin there results cracks on the external layer of the skin which harms the appearance. Dry skin is caused because of: hormonal changes, dry climate, curing ant other skin diseases and too much scrubbing. In addition, sometimes it is inbuilt in the skin. Whatever might be the reason, ‘dry skin care, is very significant and not that difficult. So, follow some of these methods for your dry skin.

Moisturizers are the best remedy to dry skin care. Depending on how the moisturizers support ‘dry skin care' they are classified in two types. These are described as follows:

The first type uses the moisturizers which offer ‘dry skin care' simply by maintaining the moisture content inside the skin for instance Vaseline. All these moisturizers are easily available in the market at a very reasonable price. Even, you can visit any grocery shop to buy this.

The other type uses the moisturizers so that they withdraw moisture content from the surrounding and give it to your skin. For humid environment the ‘dry skin care' of this type proves to be very beneficial. Such moisturizers are termed as humectants. Generally, it is suggested to use the moisturizers that are non-greasy for good ‘dry skin care'. Humectants are found to be non-greasy in nature. The humectants ingredient includes hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea and propylene glycol etc. hence, humectants are very helpful in humid environment to treat the dry skin.

For proper ‘dry skin care' moisturizers should be used properly.  The first and the best process in ‘dry skin care' include cleansing of the skin before applying the moisturizer over it. After cleansing it is better to apply the moisturizer though the skin is damp. Also avoid the use of soap free products (specifically on your neck, arms and face).  Sometimes scrubbing is helpful to care the dry skin by eliminating the dead cells of one's skin. But, don't scrub too hard. The dry skin care lotions/procedures should also protect from harmful sun rays. You should avoid direct exposure to the sunlight either by using a hat or an umbrella. Good sunscreen products can protect you from sunlight when you go out. As the harmful UV radiations may cause tanning on the skin. Some of the moisturizers have the dual usage as they can be used not only for sun protection but also to care the dry skin.

Natural products are also used instead of making use of artificial, synthetic chemicals that are used to care the dry skin. These products provide lipid enhancement to skin, thereby maintaining the moisture content in the skin. Temperature of water when you wash your face or take shower also plays a significant role as too cold or too hot water may cause dryness. So always prefer to use warm water to wash your face.

Conclusively, for anybody who is serious for the dry skin. It is very easy and simple to care. The above mentioned methods will help you a lot to take care of your dry skin.

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