mardi 4 septembre 2012

How to avoid dry skin


Causes of Dry Skin

   Dry skin is very common and can be very irritating and painful. Dry skin may tend to look very dull, tight and flaky and also feel itchy.
   There are many causes of dry skin and you may only treat it and hydrate it if you know whats causing the dryness.

  • Constantly exposing your skin to environmental and indoor factors can cause your skin to become dry. Regular exposure to the sun and strong winds can aggravate dryness in the skin. You may notice that your skin is at its peak of dryness during the climate changes especially during winter. Indoor factors such as the heater or air conditioner may also effect your skin.
  • Using soap to wash your face does its job by absorbing the oils from your skin, leaving it tight, dry with a shine and  making it very uncomfortable for you.
  • Exposure to water and long hot baths and showers results in skin dryness and the heat takes away the natural oils from your skin.
  • Aging causes the skin to become more and more dehydrated with time.
  • Caffeine and alcohol can cause dryness in the skin as it draw water from your body.
  • Overuse of skin care products and cosmetics can result in damaging the skin hence causing dryness. When purchasing your make-up or skin moisturisers, do some research about the product and its ingredients and invest in quality rather than buying cheap brand make-up as the quality may be poor.
  • Taking drugs and medications may have side effects which cause dryness or patches of dry skin. If you have medical conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, these can also cause your skin to become dry and itchy.
  • Hormonal changes like while you are menstruating or when you are pregnant can cause changes in your skin type.


Treatments for Dry Skin
   Once you know what has caused the dryness in your skin it is easy to avoid some factors and a good idea to start curing the dryness.

  • Exfoliating using a facial scrub two to three times a week will help keep clear the skin and remove dead skin resulting in smoother skin. Always apply good quality moisturiser after washing your face and preferably straight away as the pores in your face will absorb the moisture from the moisturiser.
  • Always apply quality sunscreen or face cream containing SPF protection before leaving the house to protect your skin from the sun. Sunscreen should be applied all through the year even if there is no sun.
  • Use skin care products that are for sensitive skin and are fragrance free, alcohol free and do not contain soap as these ingredients draw away moisture, oils and damage the skin.
  • Avoid long hot baths and showers and use water that is luke warm not very hot when washng your face or just enough warm water when having a shower to avoid dryness in the skin.
  • Give your self a facial treatment once a week by scrubbing your skin with a scrub and then with a facial mask. This will give additional moisture to the skin.



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