What can you do about it ?
Moisture or hydration is essential to dry skin. You need skin care products that will gently and effectively cleanse while not stripping your skin of it's natural oils. Also, because your skin can be sensitive, you need to avoid artificial fragrances and sulfates and other known irritants. You can use Gentle Milk Cleanser as your daily cleanser. Keeping your acid mantle (protective oil and water layer) intact is vital to a glowing healthy skin as well.
Mild exfoliation will help even the skin tone and remove build up, but too much or too rough an exfoliation can be irritating and abrasive. Using AHA/BHA at least once a week would be ideal for your skin type.
To complete the cleansing process and to restore he skin's PH balance, use either Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic.
To help smooth the skin and improve the appearance of dark spots and an uneven skin tone, as well as to repair the acid mantle, use Rapid Repair Serum.
A lightweight hydrating moisturizer like Rosewater Hydrating Cream or Quench Moisturizer will help your skin maintain it's moisture level; and
last but not least sun protection of SPF 30 or more would be fantastic! Sunscreen not only helps to ward off cancer, but it helps even your skin tone too ! EvenSkin SPF 30 would be great.
And never wash your face with hot water. Light steaming of not more than once per week would be beneficial especially if done at night along with your evening regimen.
SKIN CARE REGIMEN FOR DRY SKIN
CLEANSE with Gentle Milk Cleanser
TONE with Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic
EXFOLIATE with AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
REPAIR with Rapid Repair Serum
HYDRATE with Quench Moisturizer or Rosewater Hydrating Cream
PROTECT with EvenSkin SPF 30
In the morning
Start your day by cleansing with Gentle Milk Cleanser. Apply to a dry skin with upward, circular motions. Rinse. Next spritz your skin with the Tonic of your choice, either Rosewater Tonic or Sensitive Skin Tonic if your skin is sensitive. Don't Rinse. Then dab a drop or two of Rapid Repair Serum to your face and neck. (Don't Rinse) This will leave your skin smooth looking and brightens the complexion. Next hydrate with either Quench Moisturizer (for mature or very dry skin or in winter or dry windy climate) or Rosewater Hydrating Cream (great for summer or humid warm climates). Don't Rinse. And finally, don't leave home without a thin layer of EvenSkin SPF 30. This will help keep your skin tones even.
NOTE: If your skin becomes too oily throughout the day, skip the Rapid Repair Serum and follow the rest of the regimen as described above
In the evening,
Before retiring for the evening. Cleanse with Gentle Milk Cleanser. Apply to a dry skin with upward, circular motions. Rinse. Next spritz your skin with the Tonic of your choice, either Rosewater Tonic or Sensitive Skin Tonic if your skin is sensitive. Don't Rinse. Then dab a drop or two of Rapid Repair Serum to your face and neck. (Don't Rinse) This will leave your skin smooth looking and brightens the complexion. Next hydrate with either Quench Moisturizer (for mature or very dry skin or in winter or dry windy climate) or Rosewater Hydrating Cream (great for summer or humid warm climates). Don't Rinse.
Once a week: In the evening gently cleanse with Gentle Milk Cleanser, rinse and cleanse for a second time with AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. Rinse well with warm water. Follow with Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic (don't rinse). Apply a thin layer of Rapid Repair Serum and a thin layer of either Rosewater Hydrating Cream or Quench Moisturizer.
WARNING: If you are allergic to citrus, do not use AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser without testing it first on a small section of your skin.
If you are using Differen, Retin-A, or similar exfoliating treatments from your doctor, do not use AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. If you have any questions, please consult your physician.
Moisture or hydration is essential to dry skin. You need skin care products that will gently and effectively cleanse while not stripping your skin of it's natural oils. Also, because your skin can be sensitive, you need to avoid artificial fragrances and sulfates and other known irritants. You can use Gentle Milk Cleanser as your daily cleanser. Keeping your acid mantle (protective oil and water layer) intact is vital to a glowing healthy skin as well.
Mild exfoliation will help even the skin tone and remove build up, but too much or too rough an exfoliation can be irritating and abrasive. Using AHA/BHA at least once a week would be ideal for your skin type.
To complete the cleansing process and to restore he skin's PH balance, use either Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic.
To help smooth the skin and improve the appearance of dark spots and an uneven skin tone, as well as to repair the acid mantle, use Rapid Repair Serum.
A lightweight hydrating moisturizer like Rosewater Hydrating Cream or Quench Moisturizer will help your skin maintain it's moisture level; and
last but not least sun protection of SPF 30 or more would be fantastic! Sunscreen not only helps to ward off cancer, but it helps even your skin tone too ! EvenSkin SPF 30 would be great.
And never wash your face with hot water. Light steaming of not more than once per week would be beneficial especially if done at night along with your evening regimen.
- Develop good skin care regimen for dry skin.
- Eat a Diet High in Antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids
- Drink Plenty of Water
- Consume Caffeine in Moderation
- Exercise
- Change your skin care regimen when the weather changes, if necessary.
- Make sure you to read leaflet that comes with medication to see if and how that medication affects your skin
SKIN CARE REGIMEN FOR DRY SKIN
CLEANSE with Gentle Milk Cleanser
TONE with Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic
EXFOLIATE with AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
REPAIR with Rapid Repair Serum
HYDRATE with Quench Moisturizer or Rosewater Hydrating Cream
PROTECT with EvenSkin SPF 30
In the morning
Start your day by cleansing with Gentle Milk Cleanser. Apply to a dry skin with upward, circular motions. Rinse. Next spritz your skin with the Tonic of your choice, either Rosewater Tonic or Sensitive Skin Tonic if your skin is sensitive. Don't Rinse. Then dab a drop or two of Rapid Repair Serum to your face and neck. (Don't Rinse) This will leave your skin smooth looking and brightens the complexion. Next hydrate with either Quench Moisturizer (for mature or very dry skin or in winter or dry windy climate) or Rosewater Hydrating Cream (great for summer or humid warm climates). Don't Rinse. And finally, don't leave home without a thin layer of EvenSkin SPF 30. This will help keep your skin tones even.
NOTE: If your skin becomes too oily throughout the day, skip the Rapid Repair Serum and follow the rest of the regimen as described above
In the evening,
Before retiring for the evening. Cleanse with Gentle Milk Cleanser. Apply to a dry skin with upward, circular motions. Rinse. Next spritz your skin with the Tonic of your choice, either Rosewater Tonic or Sensitive Skin Tonic if your skin is sensitive. Don't Rinse. Then dab a drop or two of Rapid Repair Serum to your face and neck. (Don't Rinse) This will leave your skin smooth looking and brightens the complexion. Next hydrate with either Quench Moisturizer (for mature or very dry skin or in winter or dry windy climate) or Rosewater Hydrating Cream (great for summer or humid warm climates). Don't Rinse.
Once a week: In the evening gently cleanse with Gentle Milk Cleanser, rinse and cleanse for a second time with AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. Rinse well with warm water. Follow with Sensitive Skin or Rosewater Tonic (don't rinse). Apply a thin layer of Rapid Repair Serum and a thin layer of either Rosewater Hydrating Cream or Quench Moisturizer.
WARNING: If you are allergic to citrus, do not use AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser without testing it first on a small section of your skin.
If you are using Differen, Retin-A, or similar exfoliating treatments from your doctor, do not use AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. If you have any questions, please consult your physician.
What is Dry Skin ?
So what exactly what does it mean to have dry skin ? Simply stated, dry skin lacks sufficient sebum (oil) and moisture (water) or both. Usually the skin has a thin layer of lipids or fats that form together to create a waterproof barrier (acid mantle) that prevents moisture loss and keeps your skin soft and supple.
Have you ever noticed how soft and supple the skin of a grape is ?
If you touch it, it bounces back. It is smooth, the color is bright
and it is full of water or moisture. Now notice what happens once
the grape becomes a raisin. Touch a raisin's skin. It is hard and
inflexible. The color is dark and it is no longer full of water or
moisture. You may notice it is also wrinkled. Well the same thing
happens to your skin as it begins to lose moisture. It becomes hard,
tight, blotchy, and wrinkles become more pronounced.
Additionally, a dry cracked skin is susceptible to bacterial invasion as well as dermatitis (inflammation, burning, itching, swelling, and infection).
So what exactly what does it mean to have dry skin ? Simply stated, dry skin lacks sufficient sebum (oil) and moisture (water) or both. Usually the skin has a thin layer of lipids or fats that form together to create a waterproof barrier (acid mantle) that prevents moisture loss and keeps your skin soft and supple.
Have you ever noticed how soft and supple the skin of a grape is ?
If you touch it, it bounces back. It is smooth, the color is bright
and it is full of water or moisture. Now notice what happens once
the grape becomes a raisin. Touch a raisin's skin. It is hard and
inflexible. The color is dark and it is no longer full of water or
moisture. You may notice it is also wrinkled. Well the same thing
happens to your skin as it begins to lose moisture. It becomes hard,
tight, blotchy, and wrinkles become more pronounced. Additionally, a dry cracked skin is susceptible to bacterial invasion as well as dermatitis (inflammation, burning, itching, swelling, and infection).
How Do You Know if You Have Dry Skin ?
Dry Skin
Does Your Skin:
What Causes Dry Skin Problems ?
Dry Skin
- Look Smooth and have Small or Barely Visible Pores
- Feel tight immediately after cleansing, especially if no moisturizer is used.
- Have a Rough Texture
- Experience Flakiness
- Rarely Break Out
And Do You ?
- Find many moisturizers just don't seem to work. Skin still feels dry and tight by the end of the day.
- Have to use a moisturizer everyday, all year round, or skin feels tight and uncomfortable
- Have Sensitive Skin and Avoid Many Skin care Products because you think they will break our your skin
What Causes Dry Skin Problems ?
- Using skin care products that contain harsh chemicals and detergents - they strip the skin of it's natural protective barrier
- Aging - Even persons with oily skin in youth can have dry skin in maturity
- Changes in the weather or climate - in the Winter, dry skins become drier, in the Summer feels better but still needs a moisturizer
- Medications - medications for diabetes, cholesterol, allergies (antihistamines), high blood pressure
- Medical Conditions - hypothyroidism, diabetes, changes in hormones, high blood pressure
- Excessive Caffeine Consumption
