Dry Skin.
Dry skin appears pale and thin with fine lines,the pores are small and tight,the moisture content is poor and has a thin texture,sometimes broken capillaries and flakiness.It may be as a result of dehydration,and it can appear at any age and it can also be genetic.
Causes Of Dry Skin.
Dry skin can be classified into external causes and internal.
External causes are the most common underlying cause and are the easiest to address,they include cold temperatures and low humidity,especially during winter or harmattan when central heaters are used,excessive washing with hard soaps,skin products that contain alcohol and cold temperature(air conditioner included) are external factors that can cause dry skin.
Internal factors include overall health,age,genetics,family history and a personal history of medical conditions.
Dry skin can mainly be caused by often use of harsh soaps,the type of soap may have a large impact on dry skin,soap is an emulsifier that removes oil on the skin,the more often the skin is scrubbed with soap,the more the oil is removed,ultimately resulting in more dry skin,excessive use of soaps can worsen dry skin.
The ingredients in your makeup may be contributing to your dry skin problem,if you can go without makeup that would be the best but if you cant stop wearing it,consider switching to oil-based makeup that doesn't contain alcohol and other harsh ingredients,look for makeup composed of ingredients like coconut oil,Shea butter,almond oil,beeswax,and other all natural items that wont dry out skin in fact they will nourish it.
The sun's rays can dry out your skin,once the healthy glow fades the skin begins to flake and fall off.Certain amount of sun is a good thing,but it's important to protect yourself from getting burned,as someone with dry skin however, you need to watch what ingredients your sunscreen contains.Alcohols and other chemicals can dry out your skin,so look for all natural sunscreens.
Although dry patches on the face can also be caused by medications,hormone imbalances,or skin conditions,dry patches are commonly caused by incorrect skincare and extreme weather conditions.So,it is important to learn how to moisturize your face properly to lock in moisture and protect your skin from drying out.
So,do you wander the aisles in the mall looking for products?,you ask yourself why the dry skin?,you have used so many products looking for the perfect products that would help your skin,most skin products that are suited for dry skin are expensive as they come with fortifying oils and added beauty benefits,but before you fork out that money for a tiny bottle of moisturizer full of unpronounceable ingredients,consider giving these home remedies a try.
All-natural and inexpensive,these home remedies can work wonders on dry skin.
Home Remedies For Dry Skin.
*OLIVE OIL AND EGG YOLK.
Olive oil contains many antioxidants and healthy fatty acids that are good for your skin.It can soothe and condition dry skin all over your body,olive oil is one of the key secret ingredients used in practices of taking care of flaky dry skin.It is a popular natural antioxidant enriched with vitamin E and K that works wonders under when a teaspoon is combined with two egg yolks and whipped together to obtain a stable consistency.The egg yolks have vitamin A that controls the shedding of skin and make is soft and smooth.
*COCONUT OIL.
It makes the skin softer and it removes it's previous scaly characteristic by moisturizing it in a natural way,coconut oil has sufficient amounts of fatty acids that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin,it works best when left on for an entire night.Apply proper amount before going to sleep and wash it off in the morning(do this every night).
*LEMON AND SUGAR.
An exfoliating scrb made by concotinglemon juice and sugar leaves your skin soft and glowing,with a circular massageof the skin with this beauty scrub,rough spots on the face become eventhe vitamin C in the lemon is a good astrigent that lightens the skin tone,removes patches on the skin and encourages cell growth.
Mix a teaspoon of sugar and mix it with juice of half lemon,use cotton balls to scrub all over face.
*AVOCADO AND HONEY.
They combine their qualities of being a good source of sterolin and humectants to treat the misery brought on by having a dry skin.A mask is prepared using mashed avocado,just mix a mashed avocado,leave the mixture on for 15 minutes,then rinse off.
*BANANA AND YORGHORT.
Banana and yorghort are nature;s gift to those who are exhausted looking after their skin by spending almost half of heir income buying all kinds of products,the mixture does not only moiturize,it exfoliates dead cells.
A face park is prepared using mashed banans with yorghort to form a paste on the dry patches for half an hour and then rinse off with warm water.
*ALMOND.
It is an excellent source of vitamin E and it is best source of emollient and lubricator for scorched skin.Gently massage almond oil onto your face for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water
A word of caution to those who are allergic to nuts...although almond oil is famous for its anti-inflammatory action it is not intended for people who are allergic to nuts,any application of almond oil would only aggravate the condition,leaving the skin in an even worse state.
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