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Dry Skin Victims Find a Friend in Natural Moisturizers

by Claudia Truffello

People with dry skin will quickly tire of trying to treat the irritation, swelling, tightness and cracking associated to this skin type. What's even worse is that seasonal changes can exacerbate all of these symptoms.

Maintaining a proper skin care routine is crucial if you want to keep all of these problems under control. In fact, establishing the proper routine, choosing the right products, and applying them properly is the best way to hydrate your.

Elaborating a Basic Cleansing Routine for Dry Skin Relief

Before changing anything, you should take a closer look at your skin care routine. You may even realize that some basic changes need to be made especially if you notice that your skin still feels tight after your cleansing routine. Another common problem that causes perpetual dryness is the fact that several people use soap and water to clean their skin.

Instead, opt for a creamy cleanser. Cream cleansers that are alcohol-free will help remove dead skin, debris, and oil from your face without removing moisture. Using fragrance-free products is also a good idea if you have sensitive skin.

Once you've cleansed, use a toner to remove any debris that may have been left behind. Make sure that this product is also alcohol free. Finally, apply a creamy moisturizer to seal moisture to your skin.

Additionally, it is crucial that you also exfoliate periodically if you have dry skin. However, keep in mind that some traditional exfoliation products can be too harsh on your skin. Another alternative you can use it trying to make your own exfoliant using oatmeal and grapefruit juice.

Dry Skin Care Creams

Choose products that are alcohol and fragrance free. Look for hypoallergenic products to reduce your risk of irritation and allergic reactions.

If you're in the market for a skin moisturizer that can soothe and hydrate your skin then you should look for products that contain the following natural ingredients.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a very common ingredient in dry skin products because it has soothing properties. It can also help slough off dead skin cells. As with most natural ingredients, this plant can be used in its natural state to treat most skin ailments.

Olive Oil & Its Extracts

Olive oil is non-comedogenic that will absorb quickly into the skin and won't clog pores. In fact, it can be used directly out of the bottle to help cleanse and moisturizer very dry skin.

*Avocado Oil and Extract

This amazing fruit is a rich in vitamins and lecithin. You can look for this ingredient in natural products or use it in its natural state by simply mashing it and applying it directly to the skin as a mask.

*Honey

Honey is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals and has very strong moisturizing and healing properties. You can make your own honey mask to apply to your skin. Let it set 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

BIOSKINBALM is a natural skin care product that is very gentle and can be used for dry skin care. It contains snail serum, Nature's very own dry skin moisturizer.

Published March 22nd, 2010

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