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Dianna G10 Things I've learnt to treat Dry Skin - Part 2
June 19th 2007 17:51
5) Once a week, use an exfoliator and a hydrating masque
The exfoliator will remove the build up of dry, dull surface skin cells and helps diminish blackheads while the mask locks in much-needed moisture. But I don’t recommend exfoliating more than once a week as I find this eventually dries up my skin.
6) Steam your face once a week or every two weeks
During the wintry and/or windy months, I also steam my face once every two weeks. Steaming opens up your clogged pores while also cleansing your skin. Steaming doesn’t have to be fussy. You can wrap a hot towel around your face and leave it there for about two to five minutes. You can boil a pot of water and put your face over it – careful not to put your face too close though – and put a towel over your head, or, and this is my personal favourite, you can steam your face and your body by spending about ten minutes in a sauna. I usually follow the steaming with the masque.
7) Exercise regularly
Exercising encourages blood flow and improves your blood circulation. If it’s good for your body, it’s good for your face. After exercising, I notice that my face actually has that healthy, luminous glow.
8) Get a Facial
Pamper yourself and get a facial at least at the change of each season. You may have a good treatment at home for you skin but nothing beats lying down for an hour with someone fussing over you and giving your face a heavenly massage once in a while.
9) Don’t over-moisturise.
I didn’t think there was such a thing but there it is. I once went overboard and slathered one hydrating product after another on my face and my skin, ironically, became drier. Which brings me to my final and most important tip :
10) Keep it simple
When you start worrying about your skin, it’s understandable to be swayed by the ads and the salesladies prompting you to buy one product after another – day creams, night creams, boosters, skin renewal creams, serums, etc. all promising the results of a healthy, glowing skin. I was once swayed myself that when I bought everything this saleslady recommended to me, she gave me a hug after the transaction. For the next three months, I spent 15-20 minutes on my face twice a day – with no results other than my face was breaking out more than usual. I realised that, with all these serums, boosters, creams, etc, my skin was getting confused. So I threw away most of the items and stuck to what I think are the beauty products you should have in your cabinet – cleanser, moisturiser, exfoliator and a masque. And if you manage to find a great eye cream, add that in too.
The exfoliator will remove the build up of dry, dull surface skin cells and helps diminish blackheads while the mask locks in much-needed moisture. But I don’t recommend exfoliating more than once a week as I find this eventually dries up my skin.
6) Steam your face once a week or every two weeks
Steam your face - and body
7) Exercise regularly
Exercising encourages blood flow and improves your blood circulation. If it’s good for your body, it’s good for your face. After exercising, I notice that my face actually has that healthy, luminous glow.
8) Get a Facial
Heavenly facials
9) Don’t over-moisturise.
I didn’t think there was such a thing but there it is. I once went overboard and slathered one hydrating product after another on my face and my skin, ironically, became drier. Which brings me to my final and most important tip :
10) Keep it simple
When you start worrying about your skin, it’s understandable to be swayed by the ads and the salesladies prompting you to buy one product after another – day creams, night creams, boosters, skin renewal creams, serums, etc. all promising the results of a healthy, glowing skin. I was once swayed myself that when I bought everything this saleslady recommended to me, she gave me a hug after the transaction. For the next three months, I spent 15-20 minutes on my face twice a day – with no results other than my face was breaking out more than usual. I realised that, with all these serums, boosters, creams, etc, my skin was getting confused. So I threw away most of the items and stuck to what I think are the beauty products you should have in your cabinet – cleanser, moisturiser, exfoliator and a masque. And if you manage to find a great eye cream, add that in too.
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