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Beauty Tips for Dry Skin
Dry skin can be an annoyance, especially during the winter months
when it can go all itchy and flaky on you. In this article we'll
discuss some of the best beauty tips for dry skin, with special
focus on the face.
1. Avoid scorching hot baths or showers
Extremely hot water can actually lead to your skin losing moisture
as the lipid barriers in the skin are broken down. Instead of using
hot water, use lukewarm water. For the face, baths obviously aren't
that big a problem. If you simply can't go without that hot shower
in winter though, try to limit it to a few minutes instead of half
an hour.
Once you're done, apply your moisturizing cream as quickly as
possible.
2. Avoid using drying soaps
When washing your face, do not use regular soap. Use a gentle,
moisturizing soap or face wash that will not strip the natural oils
from your skin.
The following beauty tips for dry skin pertain to topical skin care.
3. Use both a day and night cream
While the use of a day cream goes without saying, the importance of
a night cream is often overlooked. You're not out in the sun, you're
just lying in bed. No problem, right?
Wrong. Using a night cream rich in natural moisturizing oils and
emollients will help your skin to stay hydrated throughout the
night. Avocado oil and shea butter are excellent natural
moisturizers that closely resemble your skin's natural oils. These
oils all make for a perfect moisturizer for dry skin.
Since your body also repairs itself while you sleep, the extra
nutrients a quality night cream provides can aid your skin during
this natural repair process.
4. Increase the levels of hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is found naturally in our bodies. For the skin,
HA plays a major role in the hydration of the skin. It can absorb
many times its own weight in water, not only hydrating your skin,
but also increasing its volume. This helps to give a smoother
appearance to the skin.
You can raise the levels of HA in your skin naturally by using skin
care that contains an ingredient like Phytessence Wakame. This
inhibits the enzyme hyaluronidase, which breaks down HA in the skin.
In doing so, more HA becomes naturally available in your skin.
5. Use a hydrating mask
A specially formulated hydrating mask will deeply hydrate and repair
your skin. Typically you'll only need to use this type of mask once
every two weeks.
Be sure to apply these beauty tips for dry skin in your day to day
skin care regime, and you should notice a clear improvement in your
skin condition.
About the Author:
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