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Skin Care
Skin Strucure
and Functions
Determine your Skin Type
Developing Skin
Care Routine
Oily Skin Care
Dry Skin Care
Combination Skin
Care
Sensitive Skin Care
Skin Exfoliation
Skin Cleansing
Skin Moisturising
Skin Toning
Buying Skin
Care Products
Antiaging Skin Care
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Dry and Mature Skin Care
Women who are fair complexioned and light haired usually have dry
skin. Such skin has little natural oil due to underactive sebaceous
glands, it burns easily in the sun, and is frequently also sensitive.
Dry skin is usually very fine and has few visible pores; it often
develops flaky patches in cold weather. It is frequently affected
by temperature changes, artificial heating or air conditioning,
and air pollution. Women with dry skin rarely have acne as a teenager,
but as they get older the lack of natural lubrication can cause
fine lines and wrinkles to develop prematurely. The most important
aspect of caring for dry skin is to moisturize it regularly.
Cleansing
To help preserve the protective oily film, the acid mantle, which
covers the skin and locks in moisture, avoid soap and water. If
you prefer, wash off cleansers using a soap-free bar or face wash,
but restrict this to the mornings. Constantly wetting and drying
the skin makes a dry-skin condition worse. It is better to use a
cream or oil-based cleanser in the morning and evening. Apply a
little to the skin, massage in gently, leave for a few seconds,
then wipe off with cotton wool, a damp flannel or a soft muslin
cloth. Damp cotton wool is ideal as it stops moisture being drawn
out of the skin. Tissues are best avoided as they can scratch delicate
skin. Cactus has an incredibly high moisture retention capacity
and is ideal for rehydrating the skin, so try to find a cleanser
that contains this ingredient. If you use a toner make sure it is
alcohol free.
You may wish to make your own cleanser. You can experiment with
various types of natural products that you think may suit your skin
type but here are a couple of examples of cleansers that can be
made at home.
Moisturizing
Dry and mature skin needs more regular moisturizing than younger
skin. It is best to apply a moisturizer directly after cleansing.
Over time you will notice that your skin doesn't produce as much
natural oil as it used to, which reduces its ability to retain moisture.
This can leave the face looking wrinkled and feeling dry, rough,
and less flexible. Applying moisturizer can help to prevent this.
Choose one that is absorbed easily and doesn't have a greasy film
on the skin. Top up moisture levels throughout the day by spritzing
your skin frequently with a water spray or spray-on tonic. If your
skin is very dry and you live in a centrally heated home, consider
using a humidifier to put moisture back into the air.
You can try the following moisturizer:
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