Dry Flaky Skin

Aug 8, 2013

Juliet M.

So I'll be honest I've had a problem with my eyebrows for a few years now. With the skin more or less. It's really dry and tends to flake, sometimes the skin is kind of red, and itchy. At first I thought it was from a change of shampoo/conditioner or maybe laundry detergent no. That was not the case. Nothing was irritating it in any way. I just kept doing extreme exfoliating and hoping for the best. But it wasn't enough. The problem has continued. I've been doing some research lately though. It can be a couple different things it seems, and if you look it up you'll get all the fancy words for it. But what it comes down to is the same problem essentially as what most people suffer from with dandruff. It's an over production of Sebum oil, causing an inflammation, and dry flaky skin. If you prefer all natural remedies fear not there are some to try. Aloe Vera, tea tree oil, oregano oil, honey and avocado extracts. I've been trying aloe vera and it seems to help. So there is hope. Just keep it clean, and gently exfoliate, and try any of those and hopefully it will help. Also try using moisturizing creams if you feel needed. I don't use them though, but it may help if your skin dries out easily. If the problem continues no matter what you try though you may want to seek out a skin care doctor. But know that this is actually a fairly common thing, it usually happens to infants, but it can happen even as you age. So don't panic.

Aug 8, 2013

Brittany O.

Using a gentle exfoliator such as sugar will also lessen irritation :)

Aug 8, 2013

Alma M.

Great thread Juliet, this should help others and great suggestion to Brittany  :-)