A Healthy Radiant Skin

How to Solve Very Dry Facial Skin  

If you read my last article, you read about all the things that can cause very dry skin.  The best solutions address the causes.  In some cases, there are multiple causes, which may seem to complicate the issue.  But it really isn’t that complicated.  All of the causes can be addressed with a few simple steps. 

ü  Take a Fish Oil Supplement 

While fatty acid deficiency is a rare cause of xeroderma, taking a fish oil supplement will ensure you are getting enough fatty acids in your diet to allow your body to produce essential sebum.  The production of sebum decreases with age, which is why older people have more dryness issues than younger ones do.   

Fish oil supplements provide a number of health benefits, but you need to be sure to choose a good brand.  The best brands are regularly tested for contaminants, quality and nutritional value.  The essential nutrients found in fish oil are omega-3 fatty acids, which are lacking in most people’s diets. 

When it comes to your skin’s health and appearance, one study showed that taking a fish oil supplement increased the firmness of volunteer’s skin by 10%.  That’s not a huge improvement, but it does prove that dietary supplementation can improve the skin’s structure. 

ü  Take a Good Multi-Nutritional Supplement 

Some of the best multi-nutritional supplements contain the amino acids necessary for building new skin cells and fibers, along with the safest form of vitamin A and a good helping of vitamin D.  With fish oil and a good multi-nutritional supplement, you can address all of the nutritional causes of xeroderma.  The next steps are related to skincare. 

ü  Use a Mild Cleanser Only When Necessary 

Cleansers cause excessive stripping, as you read in my last article.  Dermatologists recommend using a cleanser only when necessary.  Plain warm water and a clean cloth are all you really need to wash your face.  You can add a teaspoon of olive oil to your cloth if you like.  The oil will help loosen dirt and grime, making it easier to wipe away and it will help relieve the dryness. 

ü  Always Moisturize After Cleansing 

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize…those are the essential words to remember if you want to solve very dry facial skin.  You will use a day cream every morning before applying your makeup.  You will choose a moisturizer that contains nourishing ingredients, not the petroleum based oils commonly found in cheap lotions. 

After you remove your makeup at night, you will use a nighttime cream, specially developed for fighting the aging process.  If your dryness issues are not resolved quickly, you will be more likely to have wrinkles and sagging as you age.  Your nighttime cream should contain Shea butter, one of the best natural moisturizers. 

Every two weeks, you will use a deep moisturizing mask.  As soon as you get the mask, you should use it.  You will find that your dry facial skin is quickly resolved.  Then, you will only need to do your regular daily maintenance to be sure that the dry skin does not come back. 

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