Your Skin Type - Caring for Dry Skin

Dry skin is a condition that affects a large percentage of women. For some the condition is mild and is corrected by a moisturizer. On the other hand, there are women for whom this is a painful problem as their skin can become so dry that it itches, flakes or peels. Because dry skin does not produce and hold moisture, it may look parched and feel tight after washing. Of course, your face is not the only place that dry skin will appear; it can also be on the knees, hands, in the mid-section and feet.

Some causes of dry skin are -

i) Dry skin has a low level of sebum, the natural oil substance produced by the sebaceous glands, which is the skin's natural moisturizer.
ii) Environmental factors like exposure to the sun, cold, chemicals and even the wind.
iii) Poor diet. A diet that is deficient in essential vitamins and minerals will reduce the moisture produced by the skin
iv) Skin diseases like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea
v) Medical conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism
vi) Diuretics and antihistamines.

Recommendations for dry skin care:

- Use a gentle cleanser two times per day
- Follow with a moisturizer for dry skin, applied two times per day, that hydrates and is absorbed quickly to leave your skin soft, supple and fresh.
- Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15
- If your skin is extremely dry, you will need to use a rich moisture lotion that forms a shield to decrease moisture evaporation and improve the resilience and elasticity of your skin. It should also increase your skin's ability to retain moisture.
- Since there are no oil glands directly under your eyes, you should use a rich moisturizer specifically designed for use around the eye area.
- Eat a well-balanced diet that is loaded with vitamins and minerals while limiting your intake of "junk food" that's high in saturated fats.
- Avoid or limit your consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks.

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Skin Care Products for Young Girls

Young women are recognizing the need to start caring for their skin at an early age, and this is important as to the extent possible you want to prevent skin conditions that have to be corrected later.

Young women, including teens, need a simple, yet gentle approach to basic skin care, that consists of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing. Unfortunately many of the
exfoliating products on the market are very harsh and usually only serve to irritate young skin.

Young girls are prone to experience breakouts and or acne and for these persons customized skin care is important. Consistency is also very important. To treat acne products with salicylic acid are recommended and this should be added to the skin care routine.

It's never o.k. to go to bed without washing your face with a good cleanser and applying a moisturizer. Keep in mind that even if you have oily skin, you still need a moisturizer that suitable for your skin type; one that smooths and softens, but with oil-absorbing properties to help control excess oil.
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I invite you to visit my website to learn more about skin care products designed for young skin and to learn more about products designed to treat breakouts and acne Please leave your questions and/or comments.