TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DRY SKIN

• Spray an herbal or floral water mist on your skin throughout the day to replenish lost moisture. Almost all skin types, but particularly dry skin, benefit from lavender. You can purchase lavender water already made, or you can make your own by adding a few drops of essential oil to 4 ounces of distilled water, or by making an infusion of fresh lavender leaves and flowers.
• Always moisturize your skin after cleansing, and at other times throughout the day, if necessary, to keep it from drying out. Use a liquid moisturizer or facial oil that contains nutrients and other natural ingredients. Do not use solid, waxy moisturizing creams. Wrinkle Treatment Oil and Vitamin A Moisturizing Gel from Derma-E Products are both good for dry age lines caused by the sun and the skin's natural aging. The Wrinkle Treatment Oil is also good for cleansing the skin. The moisturizing gel is non­oily and fast-absorbing .
• Drink at least 2 quarts of quality water every day to keep the skin well.
• Used topically, aloe vera has excellent soothing, healing, and moisturizing properties. It also helps to slough off dead skin cells. Apply aloe vera gel topically on affected areas as directed on the product label.
• Cocoa butter is good skin cream and not expensive. It also helps reduce skin wrinkling.

Prevention tips for dry skin

• Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, potato chips, or other junk foods.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These substances have a diuretic effect, causing the body-including the skin cells­to lose fluids and essential minerals.
• Do not use harsh soaps, cold cream or cleansing creams on your skin.
• Do not use very hot water when bathing.
• Certain drugs including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines can contribute to dry skin, so avoid these drugs.