3 Simple Steps for Dry Skin Care

Does your skin feel itchy or does your skin flake?  Well …today let me share with you some tips to avoid this issue and keep your skin soft and supple.

Dry, itchy skin is no joke. Because skin is the body's largest organ (weighing about nine pounds), the frustration and discomfort that go along with dehydration can affect your daily existence, from your wardrobe to your social life. And if you happen to have a skin condition like eczema, you know from experience that flaky skin is no laughing matter.

Use the Correct Peeling Product

We all know the benefits of peeling (exfoliation).  This is more true for persons with dry skin since it aids in removing the dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin, and prevent the beneficial moisturizing products from penetrating deep into the skin.    

If happen to have normal or combination skin, then you have several options for peelings, such as peelings with small granules such as Apricot Peeling or HoneyPeeling (containing jojoba spheres for extra moisturizing). On the other hand, if your skin is sensitive (or even acne prone) choose a cream like peeling suchas the Peeling Cream which will work equally well, but will not irritate your skin

In either case however, peeling should only be done once a week or every 10 days., since frequent use it can lead to skin irritation.

No Hot Showers

As nice as it sounds , unfortunately hot baths or showers can lead to dry skin conditions. Basically the hot water can remove the valuable oils from  the skin  leaving  the skin dry and open to the danger of flaking.  And another thing, don’t soak in the shower (even lukewarm water).  Try and keep the length of your shower to no more than 10 minutes.

MOISTURE - MOISTURE

I know I keep repeating myself all the time but moisture is such an important aspect of skin care that I cannot help myself.   Moisturizing is very important for the skin, and even more so for treating dry and flaky skin.  

I am often told by clients “ ….but I drink a lot of water”.  Well this is great and continue to do so, but we need to provide hydration to dry skin from the outside as well.  

Again you need to find the most effective and appropriate moisturizers that will provide the skin with strong hydration elements.  Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid  (Also see more products with hyaluronic acid) that will attract and bind moisture into the skin, or creams with ceramides that replenish lipids in the skin are the things to look for. 

Finally to really get a head start and boost the moisture levels in your skin, I always recommend to my clients to use concentrated products such as ampoules and serums.  The difference they make is amazing, and the results will pleasantly surprise you.

Ladies until next time...be beautiful!