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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Dry Skin And Moisturizers Revealed

By sakuragicho

If you have dry skin, you should take the necessary steps to correct the situation. If you let this condition linger, you could cause serious damage to your skin.

Climate conditions, hormonal changes and harsh exfoliation are all causes that have proven to be related to dry skin. In some cases, dry skin can be caused by other skin related problems that you may be experiencing. However, fear not, as there are simple solutions to solve your dry skin problem.

Dry skin care starts with moisturizers, the most effective remedy for dry skin. Generally moisturizers are classified under 2 categories based on the way they provide dry skin care.

General skin moisturizers are those that work by retaining the moisture that is already in your skin. These type of moisturizers create a type of shield to keep the moisture in your skin. They are often priced very cheap and can easily be found at local supermarkets and drug stores.

Another type of skin moisturizer works by taking moisture from the air and adding it to your skin. This skin care treatment has been known to work wonders for those living in areas that are very high in humidity.

The moisturizers that provide dry skin care in this way are also called humectants. For proper dry skin care, you must use a non-greasy type of moisturizer, as far as possible. Humectants fall in this category. The ingredients of humectants include propylene glycol, urea, glycerin, hyaluronic acid etc.

Simply applying a moisturizer for dry skin care is not enough. It is also critical that you use the product properly. In general, it is considered a best practice to completely cleanse the skin surface before applying the moisturizing product.

Applying moisturizer to your skin while it is still damp will increase the effectiveness of your dry skin product. When it comes to moisturizing your arms, face and neck, be sure to avoid heavy soap products, as they tend to accelerate the process of drying out your skin. Light exfoliation can be beneficial for those with dry skin as it removes the coarse, dead skin cells that add to over all dryness.

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