Dry Skin.

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There are 5 basic skin types however a persons facial skin can vary at times during out lives. How? There are actually numerous of ways this can happen, The sun, for one thing, as well as hormones and certain illnesses and/or medications. knowing your skin type is absolutely necessary in order to make a right decision about a proper skin care or treatment, which is suitable for your particular skin needs. The initial quality, or type, of your skin is genetically determined – meaning that you are born with it. However, the health and beauty of your skin later in life largely depends on what you eat and how you take care of yourself.


Skin Type 1: Dry Skin

Dry skin is often the result of a low production of sebum, and often fails to retain moisture. Dry skin can easily develop a sallow tone and it ages faster than other skin types because the dehydration it suffers can more easily lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Ordinarily, dry skin isn't serious, but it can be uncomfortable and unsightly, serious dry skin conditions — an inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis — can sometimes be disfiguring, causing psychological distress. Fortunately, most dry skin results from environmental factors that can be wholly or partially controlled. On the other hand, if you are suffering from chronic or severe dry skin problems please see a dermatologist's for an evaluation as soon as possible.

If you have dry skin, you're likely to experience one or more of the following:

1. A feeling of skin tightness, especially after showering or swimming
2. Skin that appears shrunken or dehydrated
3. Skin that feels and looks rough rather than smooth
4. Itching (pruritus) that sometimes may be intense
5. Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling of the skin
6. Fine lines or cracks on skin
7. Redness
8. Deep fissures that may bleed

When to see a doctor

1. Most cases of dry skin respond well to lifestyle and home remedies. See your doctor if:
2. Your skin doesn't improve in spite of your best efforts
3. Dry skin is accompanied by redness
4. Dryness and itching interfere with sleeping
5. You have open sores or infections from scratching
6. You have large areas of scaling or peeling skin

Cleanse, Exfoliate, and Moisturize
1- Use an oil based gel cleanser. This will add moisture to the skin and not strip it of any natural oils that may be present.

2- Use a light exfoliant once per week to remove dead skin cells and reveal a fresh layer of skin.

3- Use an oil & water based moisturizer that contains an SPF of 30 to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Water should be the first ingredient followed by a light natural oil. Avoid mineral oil and petroleum which clogs the skin. Moisturizers with Shea Butter and Olive Oil are quite effective.

Note: All of your products should be alcohol free. Alcohol is very drying to the skin and must be avoided at all costs. Try to avoid skin care products that contain any harsh ingredients like sodium laurel sulfate or ingredients with the word "paraben" in them.

Always remove any makeup before going to be each night. This can be accomplished by using the cleanser for your skin type followed by your moisturizer.

Always stay well hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day. Since the body is mostly water, every cell needs it to stay plump, including your skin cells. Try to drink two full glasses of water upon arising to flush your system after long hours of sleeping. If your skin is dry and dull or pale and lifeless, drinking water can help add color and radiance to your complexion while keeping skin moist from the inside out.

Hope this article helps!