Methods

Pathological dry skin, or the so-called xerosis, characterized primarily low sebum serving natural "lubricant" for the skin. Due to the lack of sebum the skin dries quickly and easily, being unable to maintain the necessary moisture to the skin's health.

Abnormal dryness of the skin causes a number of different factors. In winter, because of the dry air and cold air, even normal skin can become dry. In addition, dry skin may cause hot water or harsh soaps, smoking, unbalanced diet. In some cases, dry skin may be a symptom of other problems with the skin - such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis. With age, skin dryness is becoming more widespread problem.

Abnormal dryness of the skin accompanied by a number of unpleasant symptoms: skin cracking, peeling, and stretched after washing. In addition, dry skin Dry skin: care and treatment   often it becomes red, irritated and inflamed. Dry itchy spots - one of the main problems with abnormal dryness of the skin. Dry skin is aging faster than other types of skin and wrinkles long before become a problem.

How to properly care for dry skin

Dry skin needs special care. The shower or bath should be reduced to a minimum, and to replace the hot water to heat. In addition, it is necessary to restrict the minimum use of soap, choosing the most gentle on the skin. In order to stimulate the circulation of moisture, it is necessary to resort to soft facial massage.

As cold and heat exacerbates the problem of dry skin, the owner of it should be possible to protect the face, leaving the street, and do not neglect the sunscreen Sunscreen is not just for the beach   or lotion. Pledge of healthy skin - physical activity, a balanced diet and healthy sleep.

• Cleansing cosmetics for dry skin can successfully replace oil - olive or almond.
• Aloe Vera, having a healing and soothing properties, a positive effect on dry skin.
• Extracts of Calendula and comfrey soften the skin.
• Cold compresses with a drop of any vegetable oil will help reduce the itching and skin irritation.
• One of the most effective ways to treat dry skin - milk baths: warm but not hot water soluble powdered milk and almond oil.
• Herbal teas with chamomile, peppermint, marigold, dandelion, borage, dill Dill: benefits and harms of fragrant spices   or mother-and-stepmother, improving overall skin condition.
• One of the easiest ways to deal with dry skin - the mask for the face, which can be made at home from raw eggs, honey, olive oil.
• In addition, effectively moisturizes dry skin mask from the pulp of mashed bananas Bananas: the benefits and harms health   or avocado.

Dietary

A balanced diet rich in protein and raw vegetables - one of the key conditions for the treatment of dry skin problems. Products containing sulfur - garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus - can make the skin softer and smoother. In addition, effectively soften the skin vitamins A and C contained, for example, carrots and apricots. Owners of dry skin you need to give up alcohol and caffeine, which cause loss of skin moisture.

Vitamins

Including certain vitamins in the diet, we should not forget about the special cosmetics, in the formulas which include vitamins C and E - such cosmetics is best suited for dry skin.

Humidification

Dry skin needs extra moisture. To avoid a deficit of liquid needed daily drinking sufficient amount of water (at least eight cups per day). The problem of dry air in a room to help cope humidifier. In addition, saturate the top layer of skin moisture to help special "sauna" for the face - just tilt your face over a bowl of boiling water to steam rising into the upper layers of the skin. In boiling water, you can add oils or herbs - such as chamomile, lavender, peppermint.

Makeup

When abnormal skin dryness is necessary to abandon the coarse soap, soap containing alkali, cosmetics, which includes alcohol or detergents. Alternatively, one can choose a soft cleansing lotions or gels, products with a natural pH level.

While attending to dry skin, moisturizers can not be ignored - a moisturizing cream should be applied to the skin in the morning and before bedtime. The best cosmetics for dry skin - cream based on natural oils and moisturizers with a thick, oily texture. After showering or bathing should be applied to the skin a special emollient body oil.

In particularly serious cases, the choice of cosmetics for dry skin should be coordinated with a dermatologist: there are special creams and remedies that can effectively treat the most common problems of dry skin - itching, irritation, redness, rash.

Tools and ingredients

Peeling and redness of the skin - this is the problem, it is very familiar to those who by nature dry skin Dry skin: care and treatment . Often, these people also feel a strong tightness, tingling or slight burning sensation of the skin, which indicates a weakening of its defense mechanisms.

Ten of the best cosmetic ingredients for dry skin

By choosing cosmetics for dry skin should be treated with extreme caution, as many ingredients can cause irritation and even more severe peeling. For example, the need to avoid foods with a high concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids and beta-hydroxy acids. Do not use cosmetics containing extract of mint Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness , Flavors and sulfates. What kind of cosmetic ingredients are most useful for dry skin?

• Argan oil. It is obtained from the seeds of the fruit of the argan. The oil contains large amounts of essential fatty acids; in the manufacture of cosmetics used as emollients.
• Lanolin - wax is derived from sheep's wool. He is a good emollient, but some people can cause an allergic reaction.
• Beeswax in cosmetic composition acts as a protective barrier between the skin and the environment. It protects the skin, giving her an opportunity to restore its own protective function.
• Olive oil - a common cosmetic ingredient, rich in essential fatty acids.
• Castor oil is derived from a plant called castor oil, especially often used as an emollient in cosmetics for skin feet and hands, and hair.
• Squalane - a fatty substance obtained from olive oil, wheat germ oil Wheat germ oil - undeniable benefits , Rice bran oil, and yeast (also sometimes - Shark liver). Squalane moisturizes and softens the skin.
• Almond oil is rich in fatty acids, is used as an emollient.
• Avocado oil extracted from the seeds of avocado is also an effective emollient.
• Shea butter - one of the most useful for dry skin of natural oils, which not only hydrates, but also protects the skin.
• Glycerin - a substance that moisturizes the skin, pulling water molecules from the air.

The best remedy for dry skin

Daily exposure to the environment - sun, wind, rain, heat and cold - permanently affect the skin condition. If your skin is dry by nature, she is particularly sensitive to this effect. For effective protection, cleansing and moisturizing dry skin, it needs regular and proper care. Each product for skin care that you use - especially with respect to cleaning and moisturizing agents - should satiate skin cells with moisture, and help them to retain water.

Moisturizers

• Vanicream - one of the most effective moisturizers for dry skin. He is well softens the skin, eliminates and prevents peeling.
• Cetaphil. Under this brand are available moisturizers for the face and body lotions. They do not contain fragrances, so they can be used even for sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care .
• CeraVe - is a thick cream with a high concentration of moisturizing ingredients that help the skin retain moisture for a long time.
• Aveeno Moisturizing cream with extract of soybean. Soy helps to fight against aging skin, smoothes and moisturizes. For daily skin moisturizing, you can use other creams containing soy extract.
• Neutrogena Norwegian Formula. This line of moisturizers Neutrogena contains glycerin - one of the most effective moisturizers.
• AmLactin. This moisturizer contains 12% lactic acid, which moisturizes even very dry skin. AmLactin also has a rather high cost, but in this case the price is absolutely justified.
• Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion. The composition of the lotion include alpha-hydroxy acids, which are intensively moisturise and soften the skin. It is recommended to be used in combination with shower gel from Eucerin, which contains natural fatty acids nourish the skin and has anti-inflammatory action.
• Vaseline Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy Body Lotion. This lotion contains 15% glycerol, which makes it ideal for the care of very dry skin. Ingredients lotion moisturize the skin and protect it from the harmful effects of the environment, and prevent premature aging.

Cleansers

Experts recommend choosing cleansers same line as moisturizing creams or lotions. Most of the above brands are in the range of cleansers designed for dry skin. The advantage of using cleansing and moisturizing products of one brand is so much you limit the amount of chemicals that fall on your skin, and reduce the chance of unwanted interaction between them.