Woman with Dry SkinIf your skin feels tight then you most probably have dry skin! You get dry skin because of too little sebum in the lower layers of the skin, and too little moisture in the upper levels. At a dry skins best, it will feel tight and itchy after washing. At its worst it can be flaky, with little patches of dandruff in your eyebrows, and has a tendency to premature aging with fine lines and wrinkles. A dry skin need a regular routine of soothing care to keep it looking its very best!

 

Special Care for Dry Skin

The condition of dry skin can be aggravated by over use of soap, detergents and toners. It can also be effected due to exposure of the hot sun, cold winds and central heating. Because of this it is advisable to get a gentle, nourishing approach that concentrates on boosting the skin’s moisture levels. This will plump out fine lines and keep the skin soft and supple.

 

Skin Care Regime

Girl Removing Eye Makeup1. Use a little oil-based eye makeup remover and use cotton wool to sweep it over the eye area. This oily product will also help soothe away dryness in the delicate eye area, but always remember that a little goes a long way! If you use too much then the product can cause puffiness and irritation. If there are any stubborn bits of mascara left the use a cotton bud dipped in the eye makeup remover and gently wipe off.

2. Find a creamy cleanser as it is vital that your skin is really clean. Leave the cleanser on for a few moments, before removing it with a cotton pad. Gently use upward movements to prevent stretching the skin and encouraging lines.

3. If you want to tone the skin look for a mild, alcohol-free, hydrating toner, specially formulated for dry skin. Use a cotton pad and only apply a little and then dab over the face.

4. Splash your face with cool water to remove any excess cleanser and also to refresh your skin. This will also help boost your circulation.

5. Finally apply a nourishing ceam to seal in moisture. Use a thick cream, Applying Moisturizernot a runny lotion, as this contains more oil than water, and helps seal in moisture. If applying makeup afterwards then wait a few minutes to let it soak in. If you are going to bed after cleaning your skin then apply a night cream, this is very important especially if you have dry skin! Visit this page to read about night creams, click here.

For a special treat use a facial cream! Click here to read about facial masks!

Requested by Billie-Jo Rich