Cold weather can be especially harmful to dry skin, specifically in the hands and knuckles where there’s the most movement. What are the prevention and treatments?
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March 06th, 2010 | Author: Dry Skin
If the weather is cooler (generally every year in autumn and winter), my face completely dry out. There might be something with the heater in my house, or maybe it’s just the drier weather. My face got all heated and white. This prevents me from washing my face too often, which is a pain because it is difficult to control acne. (If I wash my face, it is still dry and starts to bite) Any ideas?
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December 31st, 2009 | Author: Dry Skin
Wrinkles are permanent folds or creases in the skin that are generally caused by aging, stress, and dry skin. Certain parts of the face are especially sensitive and wrinkles are easily formed in those areas. They include the skin around yours eyes and your nose. For younger people, it is important to take proper care of the skin on your face in order to prevent the formation of wrinkles. For old people, however, whose skin has already become wrinkled in some areas, there are methods of removing or reducing those wrinkles.
Face wrinkles are caused by a variety of reasons. Aging is the primary cause of wrinkling in most people. As you age, the ability of your skin to regenerate itself begins to deteriorate, and skin no longer springs back into shape when stretched. Facial movements such as smiling or squinting stretch the skin, causing sags and folds to form, ultimately causing wrinkles. Smoking is one of the key culprits in causing such wrinkles. Tar and nicotine in cigarette smoke deprive skin cells of oxygen and nutrients, causing skin to wither and dry.
There are, however, several treatments available for treating wrinkles of the face. These treatments may vary in method and effectiveness, and you should be very careful about choosing some of the more invasive and harsher treatments.
One of the most popular treatments for wrinkles is Botox injections. Botox is a form of toxin that, when present in minute quantities, causes paralysis of the muscles that typically cause wrinkles on your face. Botox is extremely efficient at treating wrinkles, but it is a short-term, temporary solution. Botox treatments involve injecting the toxin into the facial muscles using hypodermic needles. This treatment needs to repeat every 3 to 4 months, otherwise the wrinkles will return and will be as severe as they were before treatment. Despite its popularity, Botox should only be used as a treatment of last resort, after you have exhausted other, less harsh, options.
There are also many creams that are supposed to help reduce or remove wrinkles. These creams are usually applied to the wrinkled area regularly and help moisturize and rejuvenate the skin so that wrinkles will be less visible or form less easily. Natural anti-wrinkle creams are particularly effective at preventing wrinkles from forming, and should be used by younger people who have yet to develop face wrinkles. Older people who have already developed face wrinkles may wish to consider using some of the synthetic or artificial creams that are better at reducing the evidence of wrinkles on the fact, especially around the eyes and nose where they are most visible.
You can also take some easy precautions to guard against the formation of wrinkles. First, always wear sun block when you are going to be out in the sun. Sunlight is very damaging to skin, and can cause you to develop wrinkles on your face prematurely. Washing your face too often can also lead to wrinkle formation, as soap tends to cause your skin to dry up, making it more prone to wrinkle formation.
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December 27th, 2009 | Author: Dry Skin
Winter is fast approaching, and with the icy winds and freezing temperatures often comes an aesthetic nightmare: dry and flaky wintertime skin. It can be difficult to maintain a radiant complexion when the weather alone is enough to drive you indoors, but the season of lights doesn’t always have to mean a dull face. Many of us are well aware of the numerous benefits of facial exfoliation, but this part of your skin care routine becomes doubly important during the colder months. If you want to keep your skin glowing even when the sun hasn’t been out for days on end, keep these four exfoliation benefits at the forefront of your mind and a good facial exfoliator next to your sink.
• There are two types of exfoliation: chemical and mechanical. Chemical exfoliation ranges from mild toners all the way up to dermatological chemical peels that can cost you thousands of dollars. Mechanical exfoliation is the most common form and usually consists of facial scrubs and washes with small abrasive grains that help to slough off dead skin. Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation at its most powerful. Although both mechanical and chemical exfoliation have their respective benefits, stick with cost-effective home treatments that are gentle on your skin and also your holiday money stash—It is possible to achieve non-irritating facial rejuvenation without breaking your budget.
• Although it might seem counterintuitive, sloughing off dry skin cells with a mild abradant actually helps to maintain skin’s natural moisture level. Dead skin cells build up naturally, and removing this outer-most layer will aid in the absorption of other products, such as a thick and creamy moisturizer that you only bring out when the temperatures drop. Make sure to look for a facial exfoliator with a mild and gentle formula; it’s important to avoid harsh chemicals that could further aggravate the skin in its delicate state. Also, smaller grains in an exfoliant tend to be less irritating, so stay away from larger particles in the scrub you choose.
• For those of us who are looking for the latest tips in anti-aging skin care secrets, look no further. As we age, the skin renewal process naturally slows down, and old cells that would have easily given way to younger cells a few years ago often outstay their welcome on the surface of the face. This fact is especially true in winter when we tend to stay indoors longer and usually settle into a less active lifestyle. To avoid build up of this skin-dulling residue, it’s important to exfoliate daily instead of once or twice a week in addition to your normal skin care routine. An added bonus of daily exfoliation for aging women is that it greatly encourages the increased production of natural collagen, which helps to keep skin firm and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
• Just like you, your skin suffers from staying “cooped up” for too long. When dead skin cells are allowed to stay on the surface for extended periods of time, a whole host of facial maladies can occur. Regular exfoliation prevents clogged pores, acne, ingrown hairs, and certain types of infection. It can also thwart scarring from blemishes and help reduce the appearance of existing scars.
There are plenty of reasons to stay indoors during the cold winter months, but a dull complexion shouldn’t be one of them. To keep skin looking young, fresh and healthy for the holiday festivities, invest in a gentle facial exfoliator that you can use every day. Do some research and pick a scrub that is right for you skin type and skin care goals. In addition to daily exfoliation, make sure to use a light sunscreen during the winter; just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean that its damaging rays won’t make it to your face. A regular sunscreen works hand in hand with an exfoliator in that it reduces the amount of damage your scrub has to clean up.
Let your skin breathe this season and enjoy the merriment—exfoliation should be as instinctive to you as relaxing by a warm fire with friends and family.
Resources:
?Winter skin care? by David Maillie;
?TCA Peel, Exfoliation, and Proper Skin Care? by David Maillie;
?Get the Glow Naturally: Five Skin Care Steps to Radiant Skin? on SkinCare?News. com?
ProSoap Exfoliating Face Wash?gentle and effective exfoliation for everyday use. Check it out at www. ProSoap. com today!
?Winter skin care? by David Maillie;
?TCA Peel, Exfoliation, and Proper Skin Care? by David Maillie;
?Get the Glow Naturally: Five Skin Care Steps to Radiant Skin? on SkinCare?News. com?
ProSoap Exfoliating Face Wash?gentle and effective exfoliation for everyday use. Check it out at www. ProSoap. com today!
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December 17th, 2009 | Author: Dry Skin
Everyone has suffered from dry sensitive at some time. Although wintertime is the time when dry skin is the biggest problem, it’s not the only time you may have dry skin. Unfortunately, many people are born with dry sensitive skin or develop it early in life. For these individuals, dry sensitive skin care is a daily part of their lives. Dry sensitive skin care can be a number of methods from your daily diet, your cleansing routine or dry sensitive skin care products you purchase at a store.
Sensitive skin affects about half the population of the world. It may result in breakouts, itchiness, flaky skin or skin irritations. Some skin irritations are pimples, eczema, or rashes. Many times these irritations make the skin so dry that when they are scratched, they start bleeding. With proper dry sensitive skin care, you no longer have to deal with such discomfort. A lot of good care for your dry sensitive skin begins on a daily basis with your daily routine. Many of the problems we suffer from with dry sensitive skin are almost self-inflicted, without realizing it, of course.
To lessen the chance of dry sensitive skin, avoid using perfumed or scented soaps and lotions. Many of the ingredients used to make these cosmetics are the very things that cause allergies and sensitivities in the skin, thus causing dryness, rash or skin irritation. When your doctor or dermatologist recommends using lotion or cream on your dry skin, they don’t mean the wonderful scents you buy at Bath & Body works to make your skin smell like a fruit or flower. The best dry sensitive skin care lotions are those that are medicated and unscented. Aveeno, Neutrogena, Vaseline and Eucerin all make excellent hand and body creams that work great for dry sensitive skin.
If you wear makeup regularly, try to use makeup for sensitive skin. Makeup is usually on your face at least 8 hours and if your skin develops an allergy to the ingredients, a lot of damage can happen in that time. When you wash the makeup off, use an unscented mild soap such as Ivory, Aveeno, Dove or something in that line. Do not use an antibacterial soap, as this will dry your skin out more. The less chemicals that go on your skin, the better your skin will look and feel. In fact, if you have sensitive, you should avoid using soap on your face, as pH will make dry skin more sensitive.
A diet rich in foods with the Vitamin-B complex will help your skin to look and feel healthy. This combined with good moisturizing lotions and creams will really help your skin. When washing, use cool or warm water, not hot and pat dry rather than rubbing with the towel. Using a combination of all these dry sensitive skin care tips as part of your daily regimen will really help your skin.
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He strongly believes that skin care advice that works is a vital factor for personal emotional healing and higher self esteem.
His site at http://www. skinrefine. com/ Contains free advice and help.
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December 06th, 2009 | Author: Dry Skin
Intake of adequate fluids become very important as the dehydrating effect of heating needs to be over come and excessive loss of moisture needs to be replaced. Simple daily routines, such as bathing and towel drying, may actually promote dry skin. You may wish to modify your bathing routine to help preserve your skin’s loss of moisture. Bathing provides the skin temporary moisture, but it removes the skin’s ‘Acid Mantel’ and in the long run causes more moisture loss than gain, particularly if you use commercially manufactured soap, which by nature has a drying effect on the skin. The correct skin care regime to counteract dry skin is crucial and the following steps are suggested: Do not wash, using soap, as it dries out your skin! – Instead, use an exfoliant, such as the ‘Skin Renewal Gel’ from Wildcrafted Herbal Products, followed by a cleanser (Wildcrafted’s Hydrating Cleanser is ideal) to keep your skin from drying out unnecessarily. Apply a toner to prevent loss of moisture from your skin – This step is often neglected by many, yet it is a very important step, especially if you have dry skin. Toning lotions, for example Wildcrafted’s ‘Milk of Roses Toner’ provides essential oils and herbal extract that help to close the opened pores and prevents loss of moisture. Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. – This cannot be stressed strongly enough. Moisturising will not only nourish your skin, but it will help to reduce loss of moisture even further, thus preventing dry skin, as well as repair damaged skin. Wildcrafted’s Papaya Day Crème, for example is a good illustration of using essential oils and herbal extracts to re-hydrate the depleted skin and nourish it to help protect is from loss of moisture. Dry skin can also be itchy and become very sensitive, resulting in eczema and dermatitis. The prevention of excessive loss of moisture to prevent dry skin is important to prevent further complication of dry skin. Symptoms such as itching, flaking of the skin, cracking and scaliness all point to you having very dry skin and this requires attention. You will seriously need to look at the amount of water you are not drinking, as this is beyond just using a good skin care regime. Water needs to be consumed at 3 litres per day, no less, because that is what the body uses to maintain proper metabolism. So whether you are physically active or not, you will need to provide the body with at least 8-10 glasses of water every day to prevent your skin from drying out. Of course if you are physically active, you will need to considerably increase this amount to replace the water loss through sweating. Making sure you have sufficient mineral salts in your diet can also help to prevent dry skin. I am not referring to Table Salt, but the salts present in celery and other vegetables. As you probably know, sweat is slightly salty and these are the salts you need to replace. Celery is a vegetable high in mineral salts and should be included in your salads and sandwiches. In conclusion, combining high quality natural skin care products together with a daily skin care regime, adequate water intake and a diet high in vegetables that contain mineral salts and trace elements, will help you to combat dry skin.
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November 21st, 2009 | Author: Dry Skin
If you have dry and scaly skin now, wait till you see what happens to your skin during the winter season. In just a few months, it will be chilly and cold. And you probably know that along with winter comes undeniably dry skin. If you already are suffering from scaly and dry skin at present, you will experience a harsher and more arid skin complexion in the months to come. But before your skin becomes too flaky and dry, you need to start taking care of it as soon as possible. Actually, the best time to act on preventing dry skin is now. Knowing The BasicsIn order to prevent dryness, you need to know the basics of cleansing your face. First, you need to stop using soap, especially those that have harsh chemicals and ingredients in them. Also, it is important that you do not use warm water to wash your face. Lastly, it is also wise not to scrub and rub your skin too harshly. Many, especially men, think that their face and body will not be clean enough if they do not scrub them very hard. Remember, the more you rub and scrub, the more you will likely have pimples and other blemishes on your face. Spray Some MistA lot of dermatologists and skin experts promote misting as a good way to hydrate your skin. By spraying your face and neck with a water mist, your skin will feel relieved and relaxed. To get the maximum result, you may want to first apply a moisturizer or cream that contains humectants before you spray water on your face. Humectants are substances that draw and hold water, so your skin will continue to attract and maintain water while you have your moisturizer on. Without this ingredient, your skin may actually become dry after applying mist. You really do not need to buy an expensive facial mist. You can actually make your own facial spray. Just put clean water on a spray bottle and you are good to go. Put some moisturizing ingredients, such as aloe juice or drops of essential oils, particularly lavender, ylang-ylang, rose geranium, and chamomile. Hydrate From WithinAside from helping eliminate waste and toxins, water is also essential in hydrating and healing skin tissues and cells from within. In fact, ultra dry skin is one of the signs of dehydration. It may be a good idea for you to drink plenty of water, not less than 64 ounces per day. If you are a coffee or alcohol drinker, you may want to increase your water intake as well. Take Some Skin SupplementsIn order for your skin to maintain its suppleness and softness, you also need to take vitamins and minerals. Although you may eat a balanced and healthy diet, there is a big probability that you won’t be able to get the right amounts of nutrients from the food that you eat everyday. The supplements you can take to help make your skin glow and maintain moisture may include black currant oil, which is rich in Omega 6 essential oils. Zinc, which is important in repairing damaged skin tissue, together with Beta Carotene, can bring you smoother and softer skin. Vitamin C, which is important in boosting the immune system, plus B Vitamins that prevent scaling in areas like the nose and mouth, can tremendously benefit your skin as well. Lastly, don’t forget Vitamin E which can help repair outer layers of the skin. If you happen to suffer from dry skin on your arms and legs, the above tips can also help treat the dryness. For those who suffer from cellulite, you may know that dry skin can make the dimples and lumps caused by subcutaneous fat become more visible. For cellulite woes, simply putting on lotion and moisturizer will not be enough. You need to use an anti-cellulite cream, such as Cellutherm, to get maximum results. For more information about this product, just go to http://www. cellutherm. com/.
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine. http://www. thearticleinsiders. com.
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