CLEANSING FOR DRY SKIN
MOISTURISING FOR DRY SKIN
Remember the basics
- Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep your skin well hydrated.
- Eat a high-quality diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Limit sun exposure.
- Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep your skin well hydrated.
- Eat a high-quality diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Limit sun exposure.
- As your skin is dry, you need to pump some moisture into it, so use a moisturising, oil based cleanser.
The good part about dry skin is that you probably wont have pimple problems or be traumatised by acne, but the offside is that dry skin ages earlier, so you've got to lather on the moisturiser.
Tip from the kitchen shelf
Warmed milk cures roughened skin. So for a great homemade cleanser, try this milk lotion. Warm a cup of milk and add 1 teaspoon glycerine, 1/4 teaspoon soda bicarbonate and 1/4 teaspoon borax. When all three dissolve, remove milk from fire. Melt together in a bowl 12 tablespoons white Vaseline (petroleum jelly), 4 tablespoons baby oil and 1 tablespoon bees wax. Add the milk mixture, and when heated, remove from fire. Add a few drops of rose essence and store in a jar. Use this to clean your face. Apply, and wipe off with damp cotton wool.
Warmed milk cures roughened skin. So for a great homemade cleanser, try this milk lotion. Warm a cup of milk and add 1 teaspoon glycerine, 1/4 teaspoon soda bicarbonate and 1/4 teaspoon borax. When all three dissolve, remove milk from fire. Melt together in a bowl 12 tablespoons white Vaseline (petroleum jelly), 4 tablespoons baby oil and 1 tablespoon bees wax. Add the milk mixture, and when heated, remove from fire. Add a few drops of rose essence and store in a jar. Use this to clean your face. Apply, and wipe off with damp cotton wool.
As you are 25 years old, you need to be gentle with your skin starting now. Use an oil based cleanser. Cleansing milks are gentler than cleansing clear lotions. You could, alternatively, use a moisturising face wash like Dove. When you wash your face, use luke warm water. Steer clear from hot water.
| Exfoliate |
| This is the process of removing dead skin cells from your face so that the only layer visible is one of bright and healthy new cells. The average human generates a new layer of skin every two to four weeks and while new skin is being generated, cruddy old skin cells just sit around on your face. You can improve your complexion tremendously by sloughing off the garbage to show off the new stuff.Exfoliators usually contain minuscule pieces of grit that, when rubbed on your skin, dislodge the dead skin cells. Don't be fooled by the pretty names like apricot scrub. The stuff can really hurt and you've got to handle with care. Be gentle when you're rubbing it on your face. Nothing can ruin your skin like rough handling. |
| The older you grow, the less frequently you should exfoliate. As you are 25, you should exfoliate once a week. |
TONING FOR DRY SKIN
After cleansing your skin, the next step is toning. Toning removes the leftover cleanser and any make up that hasn't been removed by the cleanser. In addition, toners restore the Ph balance of your skin. Toners also act as skin fresheners, as they freshen up your skin, giving it a warm, healthy glow.
As your skin is dry and you are 25 years of age, avoid using an alcohol-based toner as it further dries out your skin.
Tip from the kitchen shelf
Beat the yolk of an egg and apply it to your face. Leave it on for ten minutes and wash off. This makes an excellent toning mask for dry skin.
Beat the yolk of an egg and apply it to your face. Leave it on for ten minutes and wash off. This makes an excellent toning mask for dry skin.
MOISTURISING FOR DRY SKIN
Having cleansed and then toned your face, you're going to need to do a little mending. Even if you've used products especially formulated for your skin type, you probably have dried it out a little. Remember, moist skin is happy skin, so always, always moisturise, even if you have oily skin. In that case, simply use an oil-free moisturiser. And as you have dry skin, you've got to lather it on generously.
How often should you follow this cleansing routine?
Twice a day. In the morning, and at night before going to bed. It is a good idea to let your skin breathe while you sleep, so wash your face about half an hour after applying moisturiser, so it would have absorbed a sufficient amount by the time you wash it off.
Twice a day. In the morning, and at night before going to bed. It is a good idea to let your skin breathe while you sleep, so wash your face about half an hour after applying moisturiser, so it would have absorbed a sufficient amount by the time you wash it off.
Tip from the kitchen shelf
Try this for a great homemade moisturiser for dry skin. Mix 3/4 cup of rose water, 1/4 cup of glycerine, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of honey. Store this mixture in a bottle. Use it regularly after cleansing and toning.
Try this for a great homemade moisturiser for dry skin. Mix 3/4 cup of rose water, 1/4 cup of glycerine, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of honey. Store this mixture in a bottle. Use it regularly after cleansing and toning.
| Sun protection |
| Never step out without lathering on sunscreen. Though most of us hate it's unsightly white texture, it's better to put up with that than to roam around with crow's feet at the young age of 35. A moisturiser with a built-in sunscreen may not provide as much protection, but it's a pretty decent alternative if you're not going to be hanging around outdoors. And yes, you should apply sunscreen during the day even if you are going to be indoors. |
