How to get rid of Dry Skin Permanently
1. Find a Moisturizer That
Works for You
Anyone can wake up with
dry, itchy skin, no matter what your
age or skin type. You should find a
moisturizer that works
with your skin, helping to hydrate but not making the problem
any worse.
Moisturizers containing
glycerin and petroleum jelly, like Vaseline® Advanced Repair body and hand
lotions, are good for people with naturally dry skin. The glycerin and
micro-droplets of petroleum
jelly work together to lock in moisture and provide
intensive miniaturization to help heal dry skin and repair the skin’s natural
barriers.
If you’ve got combination
skin, like dry cheeks and an oily
T-zone, look for non-comedogenic, water-based
lotions.
These products hydrate without adding extra grease or
clogging
pores.
2. Rethink Your Routine
Many things can cause dry,
itchy skin, but sometimes it’s
because of our own habits. It’s very easy to
make dry skin
patches worse without even realizing it. Anything from harsh
soaps and hot showers to extreme weather and the
chemicals found in some
cosmetics can strip the skin of its
natural oils. It’s time to rethink your
daily skin care routine.
Look for mild soaps, and
lotions made with petroleum jelly and
natural ingredients like glycerin. These
ingredients can help to
reduce the amount of moisture being lost from the skin.
And
remember, hot water strips the skin of its natural oils a lot
quicker than
cold water – so take short, warm showers with a moisturizing cleanser.
3. Treat Dry, Itchy Skin
Pure petroleum jelly is
very gentle on skin, making it perfect to
soothe dry skin on all areas of the
body and keep it hydrated
at the same time. Choosing a good moisturizing
lotion containing
micro droplets of Vaseline® Jelly will help heal dry skin deep
down for fast relief from itchy dryness.
Another alternative is
pure Vaseline® Jelly, which forms a
protective barrier that seals in the added
hydration from
moisturizers, plus any natural oils made by your skin – this
helps to slow down the natural loss of moisture we experience
daily. Because of
its triple-purified formula, Vaseline® Jelly can
be applied as often as you
like to help relieve dry skin
patches on the face and body – even under the
eyes.
If you find that despite
your best efforts to protect and moisturize
your skin, you develop a persistent
dry skin rash then, consult a
doctor for a specialized treatment.
4. Prevent Dry Skin
Patches
You don’t just need a good
moisturizer to protect your skin –
it’s also essential to shield it from the
elements to prevent
flare-ups of dry patches throughout the different
seasons.
Cover up in winter with
gloves, hats, and scarves and wear
sunscreen all year round. Using an SPF
moisturizer is a good
addition to your daily routine to protect your face from
the sun.
There are other lifestyle
changes that can help relieve and
prevent dry skin – like wearing soft fabrics
like 100 percent
cotton instead of rough fabrics that could irritate the skin
further,
5.Mix Moisturizer with
Foundation
One method involving
foundation is to mix your foundation with
a very small amount of moisturizer.
Place a small dot of
moisturizer on the back of your hand along with your
foundation.
Mix it together with a foundation brush or your finger.
This will
allow your foundation to be less heavy, and your
foundation will apply much
easier and more smoothly.
Additionally, it can give your face an added bit of
moisture.
6.Avoid Powder
If possible, stay away
from pressed powder. Powder is much
more likely to collect on dry patches and
dry flakes on the skin. Additionally, it will absorb natural moisture from your
skin and moisturizer you have applied to your skin. If using powder is
necessary, use a large brush, very little product, and a very
light hand.
7.Use a Setting
Spray
Instead of using a pressed powder to set
your makeup, one effective
alternative is to use a setting spray.
Not only does this method add a bit more
moisture to dry skin,
but it also adds beneficial vitamins and ingredients to
your skin.
One setting spray I really enjoy is the Elf Makeup Mist & Set.
This setting spray
includes aloe, Vitamins A, C, E, and so much more. This
setting
spray causes dry patches to disappear, helps your makeup stay
on all
day, and is very inexpensive. The Elf Makeup Mist & Set
is only about $3.00
at Target.8.Persistence is Key
8. Persistence is the Key
Overall, though many
people have dry skin, each person's
individual skin is different. Make sure to
find out what works best
for your skin. Additionally, do not give up right away
if a certain
method does not seem to work as quickly as you would like it to.
Sometimes it takes the skin a while to adapt to a new routine. Remember that
treating dry skin does not have to be difficult.
All it takes is a little bit
of special care to make your skin feel
and look healthy and hydrated.
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