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Dry Skin Care  by: 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. This article was posted on February 23, 2006   Read More Articles from the "Women" Category: Men and Women COLLIDE! by Dorothy Lafrinere Engagement Rings and The Stars by Sher Matsen Venus Eclipses Mars by Nisha Sharma Fashionable and New Effective Natural Skin Care Products by Lisel Torgerson Wear it Up or Wear it Down? by Jenny Andrews e-Book on Russian Women (Part 6) by Annas Agency Define Your Own Fashion Statement by Sher Matsen Jewelry Appraiser Services by Denny Reinke Can You Find Style In Plus Sizes? by Sylvie Leochko Women Get Ready, Get Set and Go Global by Laurel J. Delaney, MBA << Back to "Women" Index

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