Essay On Dry Skin

As winter approaches, many of us will notice changes on our skin. Central heating, cold temperatures and harsh winds can lead to dry, rough, tight or even cracked skin. Sometimes our skin can feel downright painful when dry skin becomes chronic or severe. Even people with combination or oily skin can occasionally experience dry skin during the winter months.

Seasonal dry skin often affects the whole body. Not only do our faces and lips become drier, but also our elbows, feet, and thighs can become dry as well. Dry skin can exacerbate fine lines and wrinkles making them appear more prominent. All of these areas must be treated properly so that moisture levels can be restored.

Safe and non-toxic natural skin care is your best bet for treating dry winter skin. The following tips can help soothe, nourish and even heal dry skin:

CLEANSERS

Never use detergent cleansers. Most detergent cleansers, particularly foaming cleansers, are usually very alkaline, and therefore drying. Because they can disrupt the acid mantle of your skin, you may lose the ability to fight off bacteria and infection which can lead to breakouts. Use either a natural moisturizing gel based

Additionally, most commercial brands contain triclosan, an ingredient used to kill bacteria. Research shows that triclosan may be linked with dioxins which are highly carcinogenic chemicals. Studies have shown that washing hands with mild soap and water, for at least twenty seconds, is just as effective at warding off germs and bacteria as products containing triclosan. When on the go, use naturally based hand sanitizers which do not contain alcohol or triclosan. Some use Thymus Oil as the active ingredient. Some companies claim this ingredient will kill 99.99% of all germs. You can purchase small palm size containers that you can slip into your pocket or handbag. You can find these products in your local health food