Dry Skin Relief - Soothing Tips for every day of the Year
Many people complain that their skin gets tighter and itchier during the winter. Others complain that summer is the time of year that is worse for their dry skin. It seems that regardless of the season, dry skin can be a problem.
Each season comes with its own set of problems. Cold weather is known for stripping the moisture from your skin. While the summer months mean that you'll be exposed to more pool time, which in essence means you'll have more contact with irritating substances such as chlorine.
Dry Skin Care during the Winter
You may think that a skin moisturizer will solve your dry skin problems. However, this is not usually the case. The reason for this problem is that what you put on your skin is just as important as how you apply it.
For example, dry skin does require a creamy moisturizer (or an oil, like rose hip oil, if you find you have very dry skin), but you should also apply it immediately after your skin has been exposed to water. This means: get out of the shower, towel off until you skin is damp, and apply your moisturizer. This simple step will help conserve the shower water on your skin and trap in moisture.
To cleanse your face, use a cream cleanser. The worst thing you can do is use a soapy cleanser. The soapy nature of the cleanser will quickly dry out your skin while the water used to lather up the cleanser will take some of your skin's moisture with it as it evaporates.
Here are some more helpful tips that will help avoid dry skin and provide dry skin relief during winter:
*staying away from fireplaces or open flames
*drink sips of cool water throughout the day
*use a humidifier
Dry Skin Care & Summer
If you think that during summer your dry skin problems will decrease, you may be in for a surprise. The reason summer is still a dry skin issue is because of the increased exposure to water. You see, water - especially chlorine filled water - strips both the natural oils and moisture from your skin.
If you want to enjoy the beach and avoid dry skin problems then it's important that you follow a few suggestions. First of all, make sure that wherever you go you take your moisturizer and sunscreen with you. This will help you protect your skin and keep it moisturized.
If you are going to the pool, make sure to rinse the chlorine from your body once you get out of the water. Pat your skin dry and reapply your moisturizer and sunscreen. This will help keep the chlorine from irritating your skin and prevent the pool water from stripping your skin or its natural moisture.
The same holds true if you decide to go to the beach. As soon as you get out of the water, rinse off the salt, pat dry and apply your moisturizer and sunscreen.
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Published February 2nd, 2010
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