Dry Facial Skin

Dry Facial Skin People who have dry skin actually have a low level of sebum. Sebum is the body’s natural oil that acts as a seal and allows the skin to retain moisture. One of the sure signs of dry skin is a slightly papery and parched look. In addition to this, after a person with dry skin washes their face, their skin will feel dry and taut. If you suffer from dry skin, extreme weather conditions can aggravate your condition. If you are suffering from conditions of the skin like eczema or psoriasis, then these could be causing the dry skin. Dry skin could be caused either by an underactive thyroid or due to a poor diet. Nutritional deficiencies can also cause dry skin. Remedies for Dry Facial Skin - Dry Facial Skin Treatment You should ensure that you don’t use warm or hot water to wash your face. Instead you can use lukewarm water. Avoid washing your face too often during the day. Also avoid using soaps since these dry the skin out. Find a good quality moisturizer that suits you and apply this liberally soon after you have had your bath. You may need to use this at least thrice a day. Apply liberally at bedtime and leave it on overnight. You can also use Aloe Vera gel since this reduces dryness of the skin. Baby oil is also beneficial. Take a small quantity in your hands and massage it into your skin with circular motions, using the tips of your fingers to rub it into your skin. Milk cream is one of the best things for dry skin and can be applied on a daily basis. Take some milk cream and beat it well. Add a pinch of turmeric to it and then apply this to your face and neck. After it has dried, use circular motions to remove the excess residue. You will find your skin soft and adequately moisturized. If you are reluctant to use milk cream you can mix equal quantities of milk with honey and apply this over your face. For another simple and beneficial face mask, you can break a raw egg and add a teaspoon of honey to it. Now add a few drops of rose water and half a teaspoon of olive oil and beat the mixture well. Apply this on your face and wash off after half an hour. Apricots are very effective in moisturizing the skin and can be used to make a homemade face pack. Soak a few apricots in water and then mash them when they are soft. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the mashed apricots and apply on your face. This can be washed off after ten minutes.