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OnSite Innovations Dry Skin Handout
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Got dry skin? There are many things you can do to improve your skin’s overall health. In many cases, all it takes is making a few adjustments to your daily skin care roune. Fighting Back Against Dry SKin Care Strategies for Dry Skin When You Wash Try these ps for the bath or shower: Skip long, hot showers. Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water. Long showers or baths actually dry out your skin. Limit yourself to a single 5- or 10-minute warm shower or bath a day. Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer. Instead of harsh cleansers, go for unscented, soap-free, or mild soap cleansers. Moisturize while skin is sll moist. Pat your skin with a towel aſter you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving it damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock in moisture. What to Look for in a Moisturizer You don’t have to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include: Ceramides. Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthec ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in. Dimethicone and glycerin. These draw water to the skin and keep it there. Hyaluronic acid. Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water. Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly (petrolatum). These help skin hold on to water absorbed during bathing. Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more that says “broad spectrum” on the label. Lifestyle Tips for Relieving Dry Skin 5 Plug in a humidifier at home to help keep skin hydrated during winter months when indoor air is dry. Wear coon and other natural fibers. Wool, synthecs, or other fabrics can be scratchy and irritang. Drink plenty of water. Eat omega-3 foods. Essenal fay acids can help forfy the skin’s natural oil-retaining barriers. Foods rich in omega-3 include cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines), flax, walnuts, and safflower oil. For redness or inflammaon, apply a cool compress or an over-the-counter hydrocorsone cream on the area for a week. If these don’t provide relief, talk to your doctor.
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Got dry skin? There are many things you can do to improve your skin’s overall health. In many cases, all it takes is making a few adjustments to your daily skin care routine.
Fighting Back Against
Dry SKinCare Strategies for Dry Skin When You WashTry these tips for the bath or shower:
Skip long, hot showers. Hot water strips oils from the skin faster than warm water. Long showers or baths actually dry out your skin. Limit yourself to a single 5- or 10-minute warm shower or bath a day. Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer. Instead of harsh cleansers, go for unscented, soap-free, or mild soap cleansers. Moisturize while skin is still moist. Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving it damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock in moisture.
What to Look for in a MoisturizerYou don’t have to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include: Ceramides. Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in. Dimethicone and glycerin. These draw water to the skin and keep it there. Hyaluronic acid. Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water. Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly (petrolatum). These help skin hold on to water absorbed during bathing.
Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more that says “broad spectrum” on the label.
Lifestyle Tips for Relieving Dry Skin5
Plug in a humidifier at home to help keep skin hydrated during winter months when indoor air is dry.
Wear cotton and other natural fibers. Wool, synthetics, or other fabrics can be scratchy and irritating.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat omega-3 foods. Essential fatty acids can help fortify the skin’s natural oil-retaining barriers. Foods rich in omega-3 include cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines), flax, walnuts, and safflower oil.
For redness or inflammation, apply a cool compress or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on the area for a week. If these don’t provide relief, talk to your doctor.
