Thursday, February 4, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Dry Skin

These tips are especially useful during the winter months.

Cleanse your skin only once at the end of the day. This will remove dirt and grime but prevent further drying. In the morning, use water and a facial moisturizer.

2) Exfoliation is ESSENTIAL. When choosing your facial scrub, avoid those made with seeds or salt as they have sharp edges which may tear dry skin.

3) Limit exposure to really hot water. It dries out parched skin.

4) Never dry your skin completely. One of the best ways to hydrate your skin is to pat it with a towel after washing and apply moisturizer to seal in the extra moisture.

5) A telltale sign of deficiency of essential fatty acids is dry skin. Increase your intake of oily fish or take a supplement.




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