People who have dry skin type, observe dryness and peeling much more often, and, in addition, there is such a factor as heredity. Then dryness is affected not only by the skin on the face, but also throughout the body. And with age, this problem is becoming more urgent.
Causes of skin peeling
The emergence of peeling can contribute to climate, weather and other factors, not only when the skin is prone to dryness. At any age, we are exposed to such phenomena as frost, wind, sunlight, very dry air in winter premises and much more. These factors cause the skin to peel several times more often than anything else.
On the second place causes are irritations, allergies, inflammations, which can appear due to flowering plants, food, poisoning or medication. Rarely, cuts, scratches and wounds may serve as a cause.
In cases where the skin is not only prone to peeling, but also itchy, it is necessary to urgently consult a specialist. It can be caused by an infection, so self-medication can not be done.
By the way, some medical products that are used for skin diseases can also provoke peeling. This is the norm, as well as the recovery and cleansing of the body, but be sure to inform the doctor about it.
The main reason that the skin of the face is flaky
The most important reason for skin flaking is dehydration. And the first thing to do is to thoroughly moisten it. The first thing you need to get rid of negative external factors, such as washing with soap, and go to the use of soft mousses, lotions, milk, foams and gels for washing.
In cases where you can not completely abandon soap, then you need to use soap, which is based on a moisturizer, or oil, for example, olive. After the procedure of washing, do not rub yourself with a towel, but you need to get wet face, rub with a tonic, and immediately apply a moisturizer so that the skin does not dry out immediately.
If you have skin peeling, avoid using cosmetics containing lanolin or alcohol. Lanolin in this case can cause allergy, and alcohol dries the skin.
If, after washing with water, the skin is peeling off, then it is worth trying to use any vegetable oil to purify the skin. For example, sesame oil dissolves and removes impurities.
It is mandatory for skin peeling to use a protective cream that is suitable at a certain time of the year. But remember that it should be applied no later than 30 minutes before you go out.
When you choose a cream for the skin, then pay attention to the one that most contains the fat components. These components will interfere with evaporation of moisture from the skin, forming a certain barrier that protects the skin. In the most extreme case, very likely to be petroleum jelly, or a baby cream. But be sure to consult a specialist if the skin continues to peel off after using moisturizers.
Ways to get rid of dryness and flaky skin on the face
To get rid of the peeling skin on the face is very suitable cream with a component of hydrocortisone. The content of such a component should not be more than 0.5%. It is necessary to regularly rub the problem areas of the skin: for two weeks once a day, but do not overdo it with such treatment, since hydrocortisone belongs to the category of drugs, not cosmetic products.
Everyone knows that the safest and easiest way to get rid of this problem are folk recipes.
You can do one of the simple procedures. To do this, mix honey with water, and after cleaning the skin with your favorite means, massage your face with circular movements, regularly moistening your fingers in the resulting honey solution. This is a good way to exfoliate dead cells. After this procedure, rinse your face with clean water, pat dry with a towel and immediately apply a moisturizer.
A good exfoliating property is masked with butter and milk. Cook the oatmeal on milk, then warm mush (1 tablespoon) mix with cream or olive oil and honey (1 teaspoon). This mixture should be applied to the face, lightly rubbing. Hold the mask for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
It is not necessary to use boiled oatmeal, or you can simply grind the flakes in a coffee grinder. For a mask you will need 1 tsp. the following ingredients: honey, olive oil, egg yolk and ground flakes. This mixture is applied to the face and rub on the massage lines in a circular motion. Hold for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Scrubs, cooked at home according to folk recipes, do not hurt the skin, unlike most purchased ones.
As a scrub, you can use coffee grounds, tea leaves from crushed black tea, pieces of fresh cucumber, apple, watermelon. They work fine if you rub your face over massage lines.
As a cleansing is also very good piece of white bread, if it is soaked in milk. Apply the gruel to your face and rinse with cool water after 20 minutes.
Masks for the elimination of dryness and flaky skin
Masks with vegetables are excellent for combating skin flaking. It is necessary to grind the oatmeal, mix them in equal parts with the grated carrots, dilute the mixture with milk and put it all on the skin. Hold for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Carrots in this recipe can be replaced with raw potatoes, and instead of milk, use the egg yolk. In addition, you can mix sour cream with grated cucumber (cream instead of sour cream or kefir), or a banana slurry with the addition of olive oil. After the mask is washed off, the moisturizer must be applied when the skin is still wet.
Mandatory for the use of masks with the use of dairy products and fats in the winter.
Eliminates the decoction of the skin decoction of flax seeds. To do this, take 2 tablespoons. raw and pour cold water (two glasses), cook until the result is a gruel. Then strain the broth, cool and apply to the skin for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
If your skin is dry, pale and flaky, then the mustard mask in combination with vegetable oil will help. Take 1 tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. mustard, add a little boiled water. Apply this mixture for 5 minutes on the face and wash with warm water. If the skin fades, it is recommended to just put the mustard for 4-5 minutes, and after they have washed, it is necessary to immediately apply the cream.
Very handy for moisturizing and nourishing the skin is suitable mask from vegetable oil (2 tablespoons), honey (0.5 tbsp) and yolks (2 pcs.). All this must be carefully grinded, slightly heated in a water bath and put the mixture on the face layers. Apply each layer with a time interval of 5 minutes. In total, apply 3-4 layers and hold for 20 minutes. You can wash off such a mask with the help of warm water, but it is better to use a decoction of linden, moistening a tampon in the broth.
In parallel with the nutrition of the skin, you need to do a course of moisturizing masks. They should be done regularly 2-3 times a week, up to 30 times in total.
Nutrition for dry and flaky skin
Skin peeling is most often caused by a lack of minerals and vitamins in the diet. In particular, this applies to B vitamins. To fill the deficit, you need to eat fresh fish, eggs, liver, dairy products, green vegetables and black bread made from whole grains, as well as nuts, fruits and brown rice.
You can also take various vitamin and mineral complexes, but remember that fresh food contains all the substances necessary for the body, also in easily digestible form.
In any case, with strong skin flaking, keep calm, do not panic. We must immediately find the cause, or, if necessary, to consult a specialist in order to begin the process of disposal.