4 Skin-Soothing Tips To Banish Dry Skin
(NewsUSA) - If your skin is as dry as the Sahara, it might be easier than you think to bring a much-needed oasis to your epidermis.
Nearly everyone knows the irritating itch or burn of dry skin. The sale of moisturizing products has grown into a booming industry, with close to two-thirds of U.S. adults using moisturizers, according to the market research company Mintel.
Here are some simple steps you can take during your morning routine to make your skin silky and smooth:
1. Rinse thoroughly. When showering or washing your face, be sure to rinse all soap residue off your skin. Soap can leave a thin film that will dry and possibly irritate your skin.
2. Soften while you shave. Shaving can sometimes leave your skin feeling extra dry. In addition to your daily moisturizing routine, you can also try using razors that come with moisturizing features.
For example, Schick® recently introduced a women's razor, the Schick® Intuition® Plus™, that lathers, shaves and moisturizes during the shave with no shaving cream required. It features a three-blade cartridge surrounded by a solid conditioner that is made with milk and honey, aloe and vitamin E, or shea butter - depending on the type you choose. Visit www.schickintuition.com for information.
3. Smooth your skin with honey. Honey has natural properties and vitamins that help alleviate dryness in skin and calm irritation. To cleanse your skin with honey, dissolve two tablespoons of honey into a liter of warm water. Splash over the face for 10 minutes.
You can also give your skin its daily dose of honey via certain products that include it as a moisturizing agent, such as lip balms or facial masks.
4. Moisturize with milk. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, reputedly took frequent milk baths to keep her skin looking beautiful. Although she could only guess about the health benefits of milk, we now know that the alpha hydroxy acid derived from milk not only helps to exfoliate old skin, but soothes it as well.
Once a week, mix 2 to 4 cups of milk into your bath and soak for up to 20 minutes. You can also add a few tablespoons of honey and give your dry skin a double treat.
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