Dry Skin Care
Author: Sharon Hopkins

With too many roles for woman to juggle in today's fast paced,
high pressured lifestyle, there is very little time for her to
pamper herself.

With tension, worries, anxiety and age, the skin become less
active leaving it drier, fragile, prone to wrinkle, lines near
the eyes and mouth and losing the youthful colour and glow.

Failure of oil glands failing to release enough oils to
moisturize and protect the skin results in dry skin.
Environmental causes like dry air, harsh wind, hormonal
imbalance, usage of aggressive chemicals, cosmetics or
excessive bathing with harsh soaps saps the moisture from the
skin making it dryer, flakier and chapped during winter.

Caring for Dry Skin

- Cleanse and Moisturize: The dry skin should be cleansed with
a cold cream and alcohol-free skin fresheners to remove the
cream. After cleansing, the skin needs a lubricating emollient
or a moisturizer when the face is damp after the wash.

- Splash your face with cold water or gently wipe the skin with
rose water to tone the skin nicely.

- Avoid using highly alkaline soaps and detergents like washing
sodas and powders.

- Avoid the sun, harsh winds and hot baths. Use oil-based
creams and make-up products only. Use soft towels or wash cloth
to avoid irritation to the skin while wiping it.

- Smoking deprives the skin of oxygen and nutrients it needs
for good health making the skin dry and leathery.

- Chapped or cracked skin - increase consumption of water. Keep
chapped areas well lubricated and protected from the elements
using a good nourishing cream or moisturizer.

- Use creamy, mild, pH-balanced products such moisture based
cream gels, lotions, etc for dry skin care.

A well balanced diet of vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and
nuts provides the body with all the necessary vitamins and
minerals needed for healthy skin. Drinking water and reducing
solar exposure to a minimum is also beneficial. Garlic, onions,
eggs and asparagus help to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
Carrots, apricots, rich in vitamins A, C keep the skin supple.
Increase intake of foods like leafy raw green veggies, dairy
products like yoghurt, milk. Lessen fried foods, soft drinks,
sugar, chocolates, junk foods, alcohol, caffeine and other
foods that have diuretic effecting causing the body and skin to
loose fluids, vitamins and essential minerals.


About The Author: Sharon Hopkins manages natural skin care
websites such as http://www.skin-care-at-home.com. You will
find information on how to deal with dry skin, causes and ways
to take care of dry skin naturally.