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Severe dry skin in the winter (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Slightly dry skin is easily remedied by moisturizers and frequent drinking of water. However, seriously dehydrated skin can lead to unsightly blemishes, such as white streaks and scaly appearance. In extreme cases, the person loses skin elasticity and ends up developing a skin disease. Rather than wait for it to worsen, take steps to prevent dry skin and remedy the situation as soon as signs of dehydration appear. Moisturize with essential oils. Prepare your bath soak in the tub the usual way, making sure the water is hot enough to open your skin pores, but not so scalding hot that it burns you. instead of adding bath salts, add a tablespoon or two of any kind of natural oil, such as olive, almond, jojoba, hazelnut, or Moroccan Argan oil. Stir the oil into the water until it's blended thoroughly. Submerge your whole body in the tub and soak your skin in the oil-treated water for approximately five minutes. This is...

Emu Oil Cream (Photo credit: No Middle Name ) As we age, our skin becomes more and more prone to dryness and sagging. A lot of reasons for this exist, but the most common causes include the natural loss of collagen, which promotes elasticity and firmness of the skin; the reduction of moisture, which promotes cellular hydration; greater damage to cellular membranes because of free radicals; the inevitable slowing down of skin renewal; and excessive exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. These factors definitely hasten the appearance of wrinkles for men and women in their thirties. The good news is that you can take preventive measures, such as keeping your skin hydrated using an effective moisturizing beauty product. Realize that each time you're out in the sunlight or you expose yourself to harsh elements outdoors, your body loses a lot of moisture. This increases your risk of wrinkle formation. When you stay outdoors for quite some time, don't forget to apply a ...

{ Some Rights Reserved CC Photo By Thom Watson, Arlington, VA, Nov. 6, 2004} For those who are exposed to the skin drying effects of airconditioning systems each day (malling, working in an office or having aircons in the house), it's advisable to use glycerin-based skin care products to keep moisture on your skin and keep it from drying. I am writing about glycerin because I heavily support its use for many reasons. Glycerin is organic and has proven itself to be truly beneficial. This is not just claims and hype, but facts. The following outlines the benefits of glycerin use for skin care products: Glycerin is one of the components in fats and oils or, as they are also called, triglycerides. Glycerin enters the bloodstream when the body needs energy and uses stored fats. Glycerin is contributor to cell metabolism. Glycerin is hygroscopic. It absorbs water from the air. Glycerin products are gentle and do not cause irritation which make them safe to use on children's skin. I...

I just got a sage advice from Cavyl Stewart : "Knowing your skin type is important because this will help you determine the right skin care products, soaps or cleansers to use." I read her latest newsletter about this. I echo her sentiments too. Before buying the latest anti aging skin care product try to find out first what type of skin you have. Here are the four basic skin types to identify: Normal skin (the ideal skin type) has medium-sized pores has an even texture appears smooth and healthy looking has good circulation and color has a tendency to become a little dry around the cheeks Oily skin has a more shiny skin tone has larger pores blackheads and blemishes are more prevalent Dry skin feels tight; more so after cleansing more prone to fine wrinkles, red patches and flaking appears dull due to the buildup of dead skin Sensitive skin delicate, thin and has fine pores appears to blush more easily can be susceptible to rashes and other skin irritations broken capillarie...