People with dry skin suffer from itchy and irritated skin.
When the weather is cold this condition can get worse, but this is even true for humid weather.
To alleviate the dry aspect, make sure that you are following the proper daily routines.
Dry skin care is not just about moisturizing, however.
It has a lot to do with whether or not you are maintaining habits that can help or discourage proper moisture.
Here are a few tips about what you can do for soothing.
Choosing the Right Type of Product There is a difference in the type of product you should use if you have regular dry skin or really dry skin.
If you have regular dry skin then you can use a creamy moisturizer on a daily basis.
However, if you have extremely dry skin, try mineral oil or even an edible, non-comedogenic oil (e.
g.
olive oil).
Change your Daily Cleansing Routine If you don't have the right daily routine, then you may realize that your skin starts feeling tight and itchy no matter how much you moisturize it.
As with any type, you will need to cleanse, tone, exfoliate, and moisturize.
When choosing your skin care products, make sure that they are alcohol and fragrance free.
Cleanse with a cream or oil product; do not use a soapy cleanser.
Soap and water can dry out and irritate.
A cream cleanser cleans without stripping away natural oils.
Next, exfoliate your skin with a gentle product.
Be a bit daring and try making your own exfoliant by mixing oatmeal and honey or grapefruit juice.
The oatmeal will help soothe while the honey or juice will help remove dead cells.
The last step of this routine involves applying the appropriate moisturizer for your degree of dry skin.
If, during the day, your skin begins to feel tight or itchy during you can reapply your moisturizer as needed.
Daily Skin Care Habits If you still feel that your moisturizer is not relieving the dryness of your skin, maybe there are some daily habits you should modify.
Let's take a look at what may be aggravating this condition.
Long showers can help you unwind after a crazy day at work, but they can also make this condition worse.
Hot water can strip your skin of natural oils so keep showers short and make sure to use warm water.
Moisturize your skin (entire body) as soon as you get out of the shower to lock moisture to your skin.
If you've forgotten your moisturizer then make sure you dry off as much as possible because when water evaporates from your skin, it will take some of your body's moisture with it.