Nourishing care for dry skin
Dry skin care
If your skin tends to feel stretched and tight, it would be fair to say it’s dry. It’s caused by too little sebum in the lower layers of the skin and too little moisture in the upper level.
Dry skin can sometimes be itchy after washing and in the worst case, get a little flaky as well. It requires tender loving care as it has a tendency to age prematurely, with emergence of fine lines and wrinkles.
The condition of dry skin can be aggravated by overuse of soaps and toners. It is also greatly affected by exposure to the sun, and central heating and cooling in homes and offices.
Gentle care, concentrating on boosting its moisture level to keep it supple and soft is its greatest requirement. Follow the tips below to ease the dryness of the skin.
- Use oil-based, eye makeup removers on a cotton pad and sweep it over the eye area. The oil will soothe away dryness and facilitate easy removal. Do not overuse oil or it may cause puffiness.
- A cotton bud can also be used to wipe eyeliner.
- Choose a creamy cleanser to ensure that your skin is
completely clean. Use upward, outward movements to massage in a circular fashion. - Splash with cool water to rejuvenate and aid circulation.
- This is the most important step for dry skin – a nourishing rich cream to seal in the moisture and the upper level of the skin. Opt for a thick cream at night before sleeping or a rich lotion for daytime under make up. Give the moisturiser a few minutes to absorb before applying makeup.
- Apply baby oil all over the body and face before stepping into the shower everyday to retain the natural moisture level, basically trapping the all important oil.
Nourishing care for dry skin
