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Coping With Dry Skin on Face.
Everyone suffers from dry skin at some time in their lives, even if it is only on the hands and feet. A number of things can affect the condition of the skin, from hot and dry environments to very cold ones. The most commonly affected areas are the hands, face, arms and legs.
Keeping clean
You obviously need to keep your skin clean, even if it is prone to dryness. However, thinking more carefully about the way in which you clean your skin and the products you use could help to alleviate some of the symptoms of dryness.
• Try to avoid bathing or showering more than once a day and only dab the skin dry afterwards, instead of rubbing – you could even try adding a few teaspoons of olive oil to your bath.
• Feet may need exfoliating to remove dead skin cells and prevent them from building up again – performed regularly, this routine will eventually help to uncover softer skin underneath.
• Use ph balanced hand wash, rather than soap, for washing your hands - Antibacterial hand wash, however, may be tough on dirt and germs but is not so gentle on the skin.
Protection
After washing, dry skin will probably feel noticeably drier. This is why you must protect it from environmental conditions.
• After drying the body from your bath or shower, use a good all over moisturiser – particularly if you have spent any time in the sun.
• After exfoliating, pamper the feet with a good foot cream, such as peppermint. This will leave your feet feeling and smelling great.
• Wear gloves whenever possible for household chores and when outside in cold weather. Use a good quality hand cream after every hand wash, if possible.
There are lots of things you can do for your face too, such as using a face pack regularly, which is designed for dry skin. You could also use a cleanser and toner instead of washing your face. A good daily and evening moisturiser should always be used to finish off your cleaning regime. Most dry skin problems are purely down to certain factors and will probably improve once the conditions change. However, if you feel that your skin is particularly dry, or you think you may have eczema or psoriasis, you should consult a doctor who will be able to advice you on the best course of treatment.
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Everyone suffers from dry skin at some time in their lives, even if it is only on the hands and feet. A number of things can affect the condition of the skin, from hot and dry environments to very cold ones. The most commonly affected areas are the hands, face, arms and legs.
Keeping clean
You obviously need to keep your skin clean, even if it is prone to dryness. However, thinking more carefully about the way in which you clean your skin and the products you use could help to alleviate some of the symptoms of dryness.
• Try to avoid bathing or showering more than once a day and only dab the skin dry afterwards, instead of rubbing – you could even try adding a few teaspoons of olive oil to your bath.
• Feet may need exfoliating to remove dead skin cells and prevent them from building up again – performed regularly, this routine will eventually help to uncover softer skin underneath.
• Use ph balanced hand wash, rather than soap, for washing your hands - Antibacterial hand wash, however, may be tough on dirt and germs but is not so gentle on the skin.
Protection
After washing, dry skin will probably feel noticeably drier. This is why you must protect it from environmental conditions.
• After drying the body from your bath or shower, use a good all over moisturiser – particularly if you have spent any time in the sun.
• After exfoliating, pamper the feet with a good foot cream, such as peppermint. This will leave your feet feeling and smelling great.
• Wear gloves whenever possible for household chores and when outside in cold weather. Use a good quality hand cream after every hand wash, if possible.
There are lots of things you can do for your face too, such as using a face pack regularly, which is designed for dry skin. You could also use a cleanser and toner instead of washing your face. A good daily and evening moisturiser should always be used to finish off your cleaning regime. Most dry skin problems are purely down to certain factors and will probably improve once the conditions change. However, if you feel that your skin is particularly dry, or you think you may have eczema or psoriasis, you should consult a doctor who will be able to advice you on the best course of treatment.
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