 Most experts agree that chronically dry skin is a bad thing. It can also be a serious problem if you have eczema. Different factors such as dry climate, menopausal decrease in estrogen levels, acne treatments (such as benzoyl peroxide or retinoids) and others may cause dry skin. Sometimes the cause can be found and easily eliminated. At other times, it cannot.
Dry skin routine usually includes the following recommendations:
• Cleanse your skin once or twice a day with a soap-free, moisturizing cleanser. Don’t use cleansers or toners with alcohol, soaps or harsh detergents.
• After cleansing applied, moisturize while skin is still damp to help seal moisture.
• Use moisturizers, that do not contain greasy constituents. However, as opposed to oily and normal skin types, dry skin moisturizers may contain some oil or similar hydrophobic emollients.
• Use moisturizers that include ingredients that are similar to the skin's natural moisturizing agents, such as hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA.
• You may need a long-lasting moisturizer if your skin becomes dry again soon after moisturizing. Such products contain specific ingredients that make moisturizers last longer. For example, colloidal oatmeal is very effective in holding moisture for many hours. It often used in some commercial moisturizers.
In addition, the chemicals called siloxanes can create a watertight film on top of the skin and thus lock in moisture. The most widely used siloxanes in skin care are dimethicone and cyclomethicone. Dimethicone and cyclomethicone are chemically relatively inert are generally safe and noncomedogenic.
• Some people with dry skin may advantage using moisturizing mask once a week.
• Use sunscreen whenever you stay for a long time in the sun.
• Drink a lot of water. Specialists recommend drinking eight glasses a day.
• Avoid harsh detergents in your shower and in your laundry. Sometimes one can improve dry skin by simply abandoning the use of shower gels and changing the brand of laundry detergent.
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