The accumulation of dead cells on the surface of the skin giving it a dull, lifeless appearance. Exfoliation of dry skin will easily cope with this problem, but you need to be careful, because not all suitable means to exfoliate. In addition to care for dry skin How to care for dry skin: a lot of useful advice   It was effective, it is necessary to know the causes of dry skin, and possibly eliminate them. Otherwise, even the best quality cosmetics will be very little use.

Causes

• Weather. Frosts and dry air is lead to the fact that the skin is deprived of the protective oil, dry and starts to peel off. In winter, you should regularly use intensive moisturizing creams that contain natural oils. Do not carry out exfoliation, if the skin is very dry and dehydrated - this may become worse.
• Warm water relaxes the body perfectly, but very dry skin. If you have dry skin from nature Dry skin: care and treatment , Hot showers, unfortunately, not for you.
• Hard soap containing a large number of flavorings and colorings, also dry out the skin. People with dry and sensitive skin, it can cause a rash, severe irritation and flaking. Start using shower gels containing moisturizing ingredients, exfoliation and do only after the skin is normalized.
• Skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis, cause dryness and scaling of the skin. If you have these or other skin diseases, ask your doctor how you should do exfoliation, as too aggressive means for peeling may aggravate the symptoms.

Exfoliation

• Tools for exfoliation of the skin. Natural sponges and brushes with soft bristles can be used to remove dead skin cells instead of scrubs. Using a sponge or a brush, you can manually adjust the pressure, and it is unlikely to damage the skin. All that is required - it's just a body rub massage movements, paying particular attention to areas with the most dry, rough skin.
• Scrubs. In any store you can find a wide variety of scrubs - with a variety of abrasive particles and aromas. However, scrub, you can easily cook and at home. Mix a little sugar with olive oil, and add to the mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Dermatologists advise to use for exfoliating dry skin scrubs that contain sugar or artificial abrasive particles. In the abrasive particles of fruit or seed nutshells sharp edges, which can easily damage the skin dry.
• Clean skin exfoliating acids. Lotions and gels for washing, which include ingredients such as lactic acid Lactic acid - shows our health Salicylic acid or alpha-hydroxy acid, gently remove dead cells, making the skin more smooth and fresh.
• Moisturize. Every time you put on your skin exfoliating moisturizing cream or lotion. This should be done as long as the skin is not dried up - then it is best to absorb moisture.
• Microdermabrasion - a cosmetic procedure for intensive exfoliation of the skin, which can lead only to a specialist. If you think that the usual methods of exfoliation do not give quite good results, you may want to resort to microdermabrasion. For some time after treatment, the skin will be rosy, but then it would be almost perfect - as long as its surface layer is formed again from the dead cells.

How to exfoliate dry skin

Many people are afraid to exfoliate dry skin, and for good reason - it usually has high sensitivity and can be easily damaged if you use too aggressive preparations for the care. However, to remove dead cells from the surface of dry skin it is necessary.

The main methods of exfoliation are mechanical and chemical exfoliation. In the first case, dead skin cells are removed by abrasive particles or special brushes, in the second - using acid solutions. If you have dry, sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care And capillaries at the surface often burst, you should give preference to chemical peels, to avoid friction and possible mechanical damage to the skin.

Body scrubs and face - the most simple means for exfoliation .  Owners of dry skin should not use them more than 3-4 times per week .  Before you clean the skin scrub, take a warm shower at least for five minutes - then exfoliation will be easier .  Do not rub the skin too hard - it does not increase the effectiveness of the procedure, but may lead to irritation and other undesirable effects .  Generally, in all matters relating to exfoliation of dry skin, observe a sense of proportion - no need too much pressure or too aggressive chemicals .  For dry skin, many dermatologists advise to use a moisturizer with alpha gidrokislotami .  They moisturize and gently exfoliate the skin, preventing the accumulation of a large number of dead cells on its surface .  As a result, you do not necessarily use the scrub and any other exfoliant .  Those who apply for skincare alpha-hydroxy acids, the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight, so they need to be sure to use sunscreen .

Lotions and creams with glycolic acid good for exfoliating and softening dry and rough skin - this is often the skin on the elbows and knees. After exfoliation should be liberally lubricate the skin with fat cream.

If regular exfoliation combined with moisture does not help to cope with the dryness of the skin, consult a doctor - perhaps you have skin diseases, against which cosmetics are powerless.

Masks for dry skin

• The mask of turmeric Turmeric: the benefits and harms of the Indian saffron   and cream

Ingredients: a pinch of turmeric, 1 tablespoon cream, 0.5 tablespoons of rose water.

Mix the ingredients so that you obtain a homogeneous mass (rose water use at will - it gives the skin a healthy glow, but without the mask is very effective). Apply the mask on your face and keep it for at least 20 minutes (if you can, it can hold up to two hours). Then rinse with warm water and your usual cleanser. After one application of the mask makes the skin soft and healthy looking.

• Mask with Fuller's earth

Mix ground Fuller and cream in such proportions that turned out not too thin paste, and apply the resulting mask on your face. Keep it for 30-40 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

• The mask of egg yolk and honey

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon of whipped egg yolk, a few drops of vitamin E oil or olive oil.

Mix ingredients and apply an even layer of the mixture on the face. Leave the mask on for 30-60 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

• Mask of oatmeal and honey

Mix about one tablespoon of honey and half a tablespoon of oatmeal, and apply the resulting paste on your face. After 30-40 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature.

• Fruit Mask

Ingredients: 2 small slices of papaya, a small slice of watermelon, banana quarter Bananas: the benefits and harms health   and 1 tablespoon of cream.

Mix the ingredients in a blender to get a uniform mass. Careful massaging put a mask on the face of pre-steamed. After 15-20 minutes, wash it off with cold water.

How to apply makeup on dry skin

If you put on face make-up, and instead of a smooth tone you get ugly scaly surface likely to have dry skin. Do not worry - it does not mean that you have to give up the makeup. You just choose the products that are not suitable to your skin. In addition, the skin should be ready to apply makeup using exfoliating and moisturizing agents.

• Regularly exfoliate your skin. How often to do it, it depends on the characteristics of the skin - usually enough for one or two times a week (for dry skin more frequent exfoliation can be harmful). Removing dead skin cells to prevent the appearance of dry flakes after applying makeup. Do not forget to lip also need regular exfoliation.
• Moisturize your face immediately after cleansing. Even if your skin is dry, not necessarily to use creams that contain large amounts of oil - some of them clog pores. In addition, oil left on the surface of the skin greasy film on which rests makeup very uneven. Therefore it is recommended to choose light, quickly absorbed moisturizing creams; If desired, you can buy a night cream containing vegetable oils.
• Apply on face primer designed specifically for dry skin, moving from the center of the face outwards. After a few minutes, apply a liquid foundation - it is desirable that it also contains moisturizing ingredients. Dry skin is very suitable tonal bases with light reflecting particles that give the skin a slight glow. Powder is undesirable to use - they absorb moisture and, in spite of all your efforts, can lead to what is on the surface of the skin still appear dry flakes. Cream powder - is not the best choice, as they lie on the skin is too thick, and their ingredients are seldom clog pores.
• For eye make-up Eye Makeup - expressiveness and modesty   Choose liquid shadow and eyeliner. For dry skin, they do not roll down and are not going into the folds of the eyelids (owners of other types of skin are less fortunate).
• If you want to add a couple of accents make use of a suitable liquid blush color.
• On the lips primarily apply balm, and only then - a lipstick or lip gloss Lip Gloss, which increases the volume - an innocent deception . It is undesirable to use matte lipsticks - they tend to quickly deprive lip moisture. It is best suited lipstick, which is composed of wetting agents - with it you do not have to worry that her lips during the day can start to peel or crack.