Dry skin information

Dry skin

Dry skin is characterized by a lack of good fat or moisture caused by inadequate production of the sebaceous glands. In such cases the acid equilibrium is out of balance and cannot be restored by the external application of water. Water cannot penetrate the skin, and, in fact, even more moisture is taken from the surface of the skin through evaporation when water is applied.

People with dry skin should avoid skin care products with cologne, perfumes and alcohol. Moisturizing creams and lotions containing natural oils and essential oils and body brushing are the best methods to prevent moisture loss and add softness, especially after bathing or showering. Avoid hot dry facial steam baths and or drying facial masks, If a facial steam baths and/or drying facial masks. If a facial steamer is used, one or more of the following essential oils should be added to the steamer: joboba, lavender, rose, and/or rosemary. Use only a natural facial mask that contains essential oils and mineral clay. Avoid washing the skin with soap, since soaps strips the skin of it's natural oils. Use cleansing lotions or bath gels.

Dry skin is more prone to forming wrinkles (especially the upper eye area) than any other skin type. The appropriate spots therefore have to be intensively treated with natural oils and micellized skin vitamins to help prevent wrinkles and excess dryness. Moisturizer with essential oils

can be applied directly on dry skin areas. For the eye areas I recommend a moisturizer designed especially for the eye area.