Help With Horrible Dry Skin.

Mar 26, 2014

Amiya S.

Hey girls!! now I know it's spring and all ppl can think about is the bright colors,However my skin isn't looking so bright. does anyone have any tips to keeping my skin moist and glowing? thanks.

Mar 26, 2014

Isabel M.

I am following, because I have dry skin that gets really bad too! I love CeraVe, very much so but sometimes it's not as heavy so I layer moisturizers!

Mar 26, 2014

Amiya S.

I usually use eucerin it helps a lot but it's also really thick. but I'll also try and find yours.

Mar 26, 2014

Shiro M.

Cerave is great for dry skin.

Mar 26, 2014

Roz X.

Aquaphor for hydration. CeraVe for washing. Use cool water. Also..pick up a natural Oil like Apricot, Sweet Almond or Jojoba. These will not clog pores and shouldn't cause breakouts, but always do a test patch with any product. Drinking water and upping your vitamin E is also helpful.

Mar 26, 2014

Kitty K.

Dry skin tips ☺

Cleanser
This can be so tricky because a majority of the people have oily skin, and usually those with oily skin are a bit more problematic. ( Clogged pores, blackheads, etc. )
So everywhere you look, it's as if out of 10 products only 2 will pertain to dry skin.

Key words you want to look for...
Moisturizing, Hydrating, Gentle, Non-Drying, Non-Irritating, Hyaluronic Acid ( HA Attracts needed moisture to your skin, and is 1,000 times it's weight in water. It is found naturally occurring in your skin cells - but as you age the skins ability to produce HA is decreased. ) Ceramides ( Help repair skins barrier ), Alcohol Free, Emollients ( Help soften dry skin ), Non-Foaming, Soap Free, Mild, Fragrance Free, Anti-Bacterial.

Moisturizers
Moisturizers can be pretty tricky to figure out. Most are formulated for oilier skin types. ( if you haven't caught on, it's mostly oily skin that dominates the market. )
It is important to moisturize, more than the usual twice a day.
For dry skin, it is recommended to moisturize at least 4 times a day. You want to pick a strong moisturizer, not the general pretty bottle.
Avoid gels, as they are intended for oily skin. Oils are your best friend and will help seal and moisture ( and can help even out your skin tone. )
Shoot for creams, not lotions. Creams tend to absorb into the skin more than a regular lotion does.

Exfoliation
Dry skin does flake up and exfoliation can help. There is no need to use an abrasive, harmful exfoliant like Apricot Scrubs ( Store brand and St. Ives ). Exfoliation can be both chemical and physical, and both help remove dead skin cells.
Exfoliation is very important because your skin is constantly producing new skin cells. These skin cells are produced at a lower layer and then sent to the uppermost layer. Exfoliation helps remove those dead skin cells, giving your skin a more youthful, healthy look.
It is essential that you are gentle with exfoliation. If you over exfoliate you are putting your skin at a great risk of bacterial infections.

By Over exfoliating, you can remove a protective layer of your skin. This layer is essential for protecting your skin from bacteria. This can cause cysts. premature wrinkles, discoloration, etc. So it is essential to know how to pick out a good exfoliant.

Things to look out for:
Apricot scrubs, or any exfoliant that uses shells. An exfoliators beads should be rounded and smooth - not pointed.
If you use anything with BHA, AHA, Glycolic Acid or even Salicylic acid you are already exfoliating. These are all chemical exfoliants.
T-Sonic devices. The Clarisonic and the Foreo Luna already provide exfoliation, just use a regular cleanser along with them.
Manual face brushes.. The Neutrogena Wave, a simple cheap brush, Olay's Brush, etc.also provide exfoliation. They do not yield the same results as the above devices, but you still need to be very gentle with them.
Sugar as an exfoliant. It can be used, yet it needs to be very refined and smooth. I always used to do a honey and sugar scrub. Be very gentle with it.
Jojoba Beads are a very gentle exfoliator. You can either buy them at any health store ( Whole foods ) or in bulk online. You can mix these with any cleanser of your choice or honey. Neutrogena has a Naturals line which includes a Jojoba Bead exfoliator.
Oatmeal is also an amazing exfoliant and hydrator. View my post here to see how to use it as an exfoliant.

Mar 26, 2014

Amiya S.

Thanks girls!! hopefully this will help and I'll try drinking water more often too. thanks again.

Mar 26, 2014

Tina S.

Wow kitty cat thanx so correct & precisely put xxx

Mar 26, 2014

Alex B.

As a cleanser, cera ve is very hydrating and creamy. it doesn't foam and leaves my super dry sensitive skin not feeling tight like other cleansers. also, try josie maran products. their moisturizing milk is super light but very hydrating as well. as far as home made masks go, try avocado or oatmeal

Mar 26, 2014

Ty R.

I love the cetaphil moisturizing cream in summer. It's thick but not greasy.

Mar 26, 2014

Melissa M.

Cetaphil is great for my skin as soon as I get out of the shower but as soon as I apply my foundation the dryness comes out

Mar 26, 2014

Aileen L.

I've dry skin too..It sucks without moisturizer!

Mar 26, 2014

Sophie G.

Cetaphil is a really good facial cleanser and works for all skin types. It's also available in most countries.

Mar 26, 2014

Amiya S.

Thanks :-* I'll try all of it.