5 Tips for Treatment of Dry Skin by Maja Gabric Zirchelbach, MD

Skin as the largest organ of the body is also one of the most

vulnerable to abuse.

Approximately 30% of adults have dry skin which often appears

rough, tight, dull in color - with visible fine lines and

wrinkles. Although there are several factors that result in dry

skin - including the genetic ones - this can be greatly caused

by environmental factors (wind, sun, heat).

So, the question is how to treat dry skin properly to

significantly improve its look and its condition as well.

- Reduce the frequency of washing

Did you know that washing by its definition is actually - drying ?

Washing removes the surface lipid film, along with environmental

contaminants, sweat, sebum, peeled cells, and microorganisms.

Thus people with dry skin need to reduce the frequency of washing

and - lubricate the skin afterwards.

- Avoid soaps

The alkalinity of soaps disturbs the normal acidity (acid mantle) of

the skin thus leading to dryness.

Therefore people with dry and sensitive skin should use a soap-free

cleanser. There are a number of synthetic detergents available that

clean as well as soaps but are adjusted so that they do not alter the

skin surface pH.

Some are combined with oils so that they lubricate the skin as

they wash. Nonetheless, if one washes too often, dryness can

also results with these products.

It is very important to have a skin care regime that you follow daily.

- Apply creamy cleansers

Accurate cleaning may increase the tenderness and smoothness of

your skin, so...

...choose a creamy cleanser and leave it on for at least ten

minutes when cleaning dry skin. Let your skin soak up some

nourishment before sweeping it away with cotton pad !

Splash your face with cool water to remove redundant cleanser

and to refresh your skin, then put on a nourishing cream to seal

moisture into the upper levels of your skin. Personally, I don't

recommend tonic for dry skin even if it doesn't content the alcohol.

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BIO:

Maja works as a dermatologist, occasionally writing articles on mature
and dry skin. For more information on treating wrinkles of mature skin
please visit http://www.bestwrinklecream.com

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