But this is not all external influences that can damage the skin. It is worth paying attention to washing and shower. Most of the skin cleansers remove not only dirt, dust and other contaminants, but absolutely all fats. For dry skin, this is unacceptable, because the sebaceous glands can not in a short time to restore all the necessary lipids that prevent moisture loss. It is necessary to apply cleansers with neutral pH: special tonics, foams and other sparing cosmetics. Drugs containing alcohol, intended for other types of skin and for deep cleansing, are unacceptable. Scrubs should be used extremely rarely and very carefully, so as not to damage the protective skin mantle. There is a way of softening the skin of the face with oil: one or several oils are applied on the face (very effective combination of olive and castor), after a couple of minutes it is removed with a napkin or paper towel. But such procedures are more appropriate in the evening, and in the morning it is better to produce simple washing with warm boiled water.
After the competent cleansing of the skin, it must be well moistened. You can not use light creams, they will only allow you to feel the hydration and smoothness for a short time, and then lead to even more dryness. The cream should approach to the nursery by its consistency (it also does very well with dryness, it is worth giving it to him). The task of the moisturizing agent is to coat the skin with a film that promotes moisture retention and prevents adverse effects. As for purification, vegetable oils are excellent for moisturizing: olive, avocado, grape seed, apricot and others. They can add a few drops of essential oils, thereby enriching them and multiplying the useful properties. For dry skin, ideal: chamomile, patchouli, jasmine, sandalwood, myrrh and rose. Essential oils can also be added to a normal face cream, which will greatly improve its effectiveness. Only first you need to determine if there is an allergy to the chosen oil, and choose the dosage, otherwise you can get a very unpleasant effect.
Well, the skin is cleaned and moistened, but the main thing is not to fix the result from the inside. To skin cells were saturated with moisture, it is necessary to drink plenty of water (up to two liters per day). This will have a beneficial effect not only on the skin, but also on the entire body. And to make this water naturally, you need to limit the consumption of strong tea, alcohol and beverages containing caffeine. The substances contained in these liquids contribute to the dehydration of the body. Just pay special attention to your diet, because problems with the skin can be associated with a lack of any vitamins and trace elements. The diet should include more vegetables and fruits, and some of them can be consumed not only inside, but also externally - as masks. For example, zucchini, apples, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries. But before applying to their face to mush their these fruits and vegetables, add sour cream.
But if the skin remains painfully dry even after taking all the measures listed above, then, most likely, it is necessary to contact a dermatologist. After all, such violations in the body can cause both a catastrophic lack of vitamins, and a possible disease. In any case, a specialist can make an individual program to restore the protective function of the skin, which will greatly facilitate life.