Skin as
largest organ of body is also one of most vulnerable to abuse. Approximately 30% of adults have dry skin which often appears rough, tight, dull in color - with visible fine lines and wrinkles. Although there are several factors that result in dry skin - including genetic ones - this can be greatly caused by environmental factors (wind, sun, heat).
So, question is how to treat dry skin properly to significantly improve its look and its condition as well.
- Reduce frequency of washing
Did you know that washing by its definition is actually - drying ?
Washing removes surface lipid film, along with environmental contaminants, sweat, sebum, peeled cells, and microorganisms.
Thus people with dry skin need to reduce frequency of washing and - lubricate skin afterwards.
- Avoid soaps
The alkalinity of soaps disturbs normal acidity (acid mantle) of skin thus leading to dryness.
Therefore people with dry and sensitive skin should use a soap-free cleanser. There are a number of synthetic detergents available that clean as well as soaps but are adjusted so that they do not alter skin surface pH.
Some are combined with oils so that they lubricate skin as they wash. Nonetheless, if one washes too often, dryness can also results with these products.
It is very important to have a skin care regime that you follow daily.
- Apply creamy cleansers
Accurate cleaning may increase tenderness and smoothness of your skin, so...
...choose a creamy cleanser and leave it on for at least ten minutes when cleaning dry skin. Let your skin soak up some nourishment before sweeping it away with cotton pad !
Splash your face with cool water to remove redundant cleanser and to refresh your skin, then put on a nourishing cream to seal moisture into upper levels of your skin. Personally, I don't recommend tonic for dry skin even if it doesn't content alcohol.
