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How To Care For Dry Skin

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How To Care For Dry Skin

Beauty therapist Sarah Chapman shows VideoJug users how to care for dry skin, which occurs when your skin feels taught and has closed, tight pores. Beauty therapist Sarah Chapman shows VideoJug users how to care for dry skin, which occurs when your skin feels taught and has closed, tight pores.

Step 1: The signs of dry skin

Your skin is dry if your skin feels tight after washing, or you have tight, closed pores with no blackheads. Dry skin lacks oil whereas dehydrated skin lacks moisture and looks crepey.

Step 2: Cleansing

Use a cream or milk cleanser and avoid face washes which can be drying for your skin. Massage into the skin and remove with damp cotton wool or wash off with water. Toner is not essential as it can be drying, but if you do use it, use a gentle toner such as rose water and avoid alcohol-based toners.

Step 3: Morning moisturising

Use a rich moisturiser with rich oil such as borage oil. Use a moisturiser for dry skin and minimum SPF 15. Use after cleansing, and apply a second layer after 5 minutes if it still feels tight.

Step 4: Evening moisturising

After cleansing, use a rich moisturising night cream or oil such as sandalwood or lavender. Spread over the face and around the eyes.

Step 5: Exfoliating

Dry skin has a build up of dead skin so it may be rough to the touch. Exfoliate twice a week to remove these dead cells. Use a gentle exfoliator such as a french peel.

Step 6: Diet and Lifestyle

Dry skin needs to be given more oil, so include it in your diet by eating oily fish or taking omega supplements. Try and drink 2 litres of water a day.

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  1. LuvJanet

    I have extremely dry skin and have been using creams by mama nature. All of their creams contain calendula and I particularly like their young at heart night cream (which I use during the day). This has made my skin much more supply and less flaky nand seems to be healing it. California baby also do a calendula cream but I prefer the cream by mama nature as it is heavier but doesn't clog my pores.

  2. Saponaqua

    Great video, I think there is a subtle difference between dehydrated skin and dry skin and I'm guessing the treatment of sufferers of both differ slightly e.g. dehydrated skin concerns dietary issues whereas dry skin can be treated externally. It's always better to go with natural products for dry skin and there is some great stuff on http://www.saponaqua.com as their products have received a lot of positive feedback from trials - especially from eczema and psoriasis sufferers.

  3. Anonymous

    ThankQ For The Video Great I Also Think You Should Bath In Milk Its Great For My Body ! ?

  4. Anonymous

    thought I had dry skin but this opened up the thought that I may actually have dehydrated skin instead...

  5. pathofsweeneytodd

    thank you so much for the tip. i've been battling with excessively dry skin since I was a teen. i will try these tips and keep you updated. i especially like the essential oil use in the evening. that one sounds like a winner and is sure to have other health benefits too. just a word to those not familiar w/ essential oils--NEVER use them directly on the skin. essential oils should be blended with a base oil (i.e. almond), so make sure that you consult someone familiar with this process before using. i often go to www.nurturedbymothernature.com for my oils and I'm sure they will be happy to do a custom blend (or at least I hope). i like this company 'cause they use only organic essential oils. cheers!

  6. ontheskies

    dry skin and dehydrated skin .... interssting

  7. Anonymous

    thanks for this video