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	<title>Dry Skin Causes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:35:51 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dry skin can be a genetic inheritance and even infants can be seen with extremely dry skin. It is not an ailment that hit at a certain age or only certain kinds of skin. Genetic dry skin has no permanent cure, but a wide variety of lotions and creams are available to smooth out dry skin. Proper usage of these can produce some amazing results like a glowing, healthy look in the skin.
Dry skin is also caused by a deficiency in Vitamin A, Vitamin B and Vitamin E in the body. Intake of plenty of fruit juices, a diet consisting of leafy vegetables, and lots of water can help reduce this problem.
Other causes for dry skin are often extreme climatic conditions, wind, and sunburn. The outer layer of the skin has an oily layer that is sometimes not retained properly because of these conditions. Also, the body is unable to produce the requisite amount of water and oil as is needed by the body. This causes the skin to dry and look dull, flaky, and lifeless. It is advised to use a humidifier while staying in a room with a heater for a long time.
Taking a bath with extremely hot or cold water also causes the skin to dry. Lukewarm water is the best option in such cases. Chemically harsh soaps and cosmetics can also harm the skin to a great extent. Toweling roughly instead of patting removes all the moisture from the skin without allowing the skin to retain the amount it needs.
It is suggested to apply moisturizer before going out as the wind can also harm the skin a lot. Apply sunscreen lotions when going out into the sun for a longer time.
Either oil-based or water-based creams can be used to avoid dry skin. Bath oils are another good option to help retain the moisture in the skin.]]></description>
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	<title>Vitamins For Dry Skin</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:35:25 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors. For people suffering from dry skin that has been inherited, there is no permanent solution except to take care of the skin with creams and lotions to avoid aggravating the condition.
Dry skin is also caused by old age. The body then cannot produce sufficient amount of oils and fluids as required. The oily layer on the skin then tends to become dry and often scaly.
Dry skin can also be caused by extreme climate and improper diet. Also, the amount of water intake is proportional to the fluid being retained in the body. All these lead to loss of requisite vitamins from the body.
The skin tends to look dry if Vitamin A and Vitamin B are deficient. Leafy vegetables, fish, and other foods can help in replenishing these vitamins in the body. Juices from citrus fruits can also be of a lot of help in this process.
Dry skin tends to look dull due to lack of Vitamin E in the skin. This can be taken care of by using the lotions that are rich in vitamin E. This produces a glowing and healthy skin.
Olive oil and almond oil are very rich in Vitamin E. Regular massage with these oils can prove to be very beneficial. Olive bath oil can also be applied on the wet skin right after bath, and the excess blotted out with tissue. This helps block the moisture from escaping soon after the bath and provides a soft and smooth skin.]]></description>
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	<title>Dry Skin Care - How Not To Look Old</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:29:58 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you have a dry skin and not too keen on having it look like a withered apple, then your only way out is to jump headlong into a dry skin care regimen. The dry skin is basically a dehydrated skin, very sensitive to the weather elements. So the dry skin care regimen is all about nourishing the skin and keeping it protected from external ravages.
Dry skin care involves getting to the roots of the problem. Apart from the intrinsically dry skin type, dryness can also be the result of taking drugs like diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines. Dry skin can also result from medical conditions like hypothyroidism, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea and diabetes. Excessive exposure to harsh weather elements like snow, sun and winds and the use of chemicals on the skin, Vitamin A and B deficiencies can lead to conditions of dryness too.
The essentially dry skin has a dull look about it especially around the mouth and the eyes and it feels taut and uncomfortable right after washing. Chapping and cracking are its severest symptoms.
Dry skin care primarily involves nourishing it with baby oil, gentle moisturizing creams and preferably, a non-detergent based, neutral-pH product to clean it. Dry skin needs an out-and-out cleaning but not with a commercial soap. After washing, always use a moisturizer to keep the skin looking and feeling soft and supple. It&rsquo;s good if you apply the moisturizer over a damp skin.
You can also use oil for hydrating your dry skin, however while massaging, take care not to stretch your skin. Apply oil profusely around the eyes, because this is the area most prone to wrinkles and crow&rsquo;s feet.
Dry skin care demands the application of only very gentle and preferably natural beauty care products. Thus when you retire for the night, massage yourself with a homemade nourishing cream. Or you can use a natural beauty mask consisting egg, honey, olive oil and rose water to provide your skin with all the nourishments.
A warm milk bath with a few drops of almond oil added to it will soften and hydrate your skin like nothing else. Dry, cracked lips respond well to a little milk cream mixed with rose water and lime juice, while style divas swear by the raw-beetroot-application-before-the-lipstick routine. Just a dab of Vaseline afterwards ensures that your lips remain pink and pretty.
Dry skin care also involves knowing what to stay away from. Overheated rooms, beauty care treatments that use steam and sudden changes of temperatures wreck havoc on a dry skin. While stepping out in the cold, liberally douse yourself with some kind of moisturizer, and pile on the sunscreen when you go out in the sun.
Your diet too plays an important role in containing the reverses of a dry skin. While smoking and fatty, oily foods are a definite no-no, fresh fruits and vegetables, along with copious quantities of water daily, improve the quality of your skin and they have also been proven to contain anti-ageing properties. Thus with such foods in your diet, you not only remain healthy, but look also good.
There are many herbs that can be directly applied to the skin or consumed to help your condition of dryness. Thus chamomile, lavender, calendula, comfrey, tea tree oil, aloe vera and peppermint used in herbal facials are good for dry skin and borage, fennel, coltsfoot or calendula tea can be had daily for a youthful looking skin.
Dry skin care actually means pampering your skin, for you have to always keep in mind that you are dealing with something very fragile.]]></description>
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	<title>5 Tips To Dealing With Dry Skin</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:28:06 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dry skin is a problem that not only occurs during the cold winter months, but also during summer as well. The increased humidity indoors in the winter and outdoors in the summer add to the problem that affects many sufferers around the world.
Symptoms of dry skin include redness and a tight feeling when you attempt to bend your fingers or even in the slightest movement of your hand. In the case of extreme dry skin, cracking and bleeding may occur. This is the most unpleasant part of dry skin as it can be very embarrassing and, as expected, very painful. While it often seems that there is no way to end this discomfort, there are several tips to help individuals who suffer from dry skin.
Dry Skin Tip # 1Use a soap that has moisturizing lotion. This will be gentler on your skin and will add moisture back where it has been otherwise removed. If possible, avoid harsh soaps that dry out the skin or strip it of it&rsquo;s natural moisture.
Dry Skin Tip # 2While it is important to maintain proper hygiene, overly washing your hands or showering multiple times each day may promote dry skin. After washing, it is equally important to dry your skin thoroughly to prevent it from chapping.
Dry Skin Tip # 3One of the most effective dry skin treatment products is Pacquin Plus Dry Skin Cream, which is sold in 8oz. bottles. This thick white lotion provides instant relief for dry skin and can be applied to not only the hands, but the entire body as well.
Dry Skin Tip # 4Use a quality exfoliation product to remove dry and/or dead skin cells. By removing the old cells, you will expose the healthy cells and may be better able to fight against nature&rsquo;s harmful effects.
Dry Skin Tip # 5If problem worsens or persists, consult a dermatologist. In some instances, over-the-counter products may not be able to treat severe cases of dry skin. A dermatologist has the ability to recommend stronger treatment products, which may be needed in some instances.
This article is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as professional medical advice. The information contained herein should not be used in place of, or in conjunction with, a doctor&rsquo;s recommendation . Any individual who develops severe dry skin or that which does not respond to over-the-counter treatment, should consult a licensed dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.]]></description>
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	<title>Home Remedies for Dry Skin</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:27:32 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dry skin has no permanent cure but the skin can be softened and made smoother by using a few remedies. Most popularly, lotions and creams are used to soothe the dry skin. Using a mild soap or a cleansing body wash might eliminate the problem temporarily. However, this option can turn out to be pretty expensive if the skin is genetically dry or just exceptionally dry. Certain remedies can be used to soften the dry skin right at home.
A face pack made of fruits rich in vitamins and water can have a good effect on the dry skin. Some of the fruits that can be used are papaya, peach, and banana. Mashed avocado can also be applied to the skin for a glowing effect. A mild lotion or moisturizer can follow these face packs, to retain the moisture produced by the face pack. It is advised to use oil-based lotions in such instances. Moisture has to be applied with upward circular motion always.
Night creams containing alpha hydroxy acids can be used as night cream so as to have a fresh looking skin in the mornings. These are more oily than the regular creams and work more effectively for longer time during the nights.
A diet consisting of a lot of Vitamin A, Vitamin B, and Vitamin E can be taken for an inner glow in the skin. Leafy vegetables help the most in replenishing the moisture in the skin. The water intake needs to increase a lot to help the body have the required amount of fluids. Fruit juices are also considered to be very helpful in softening the skin.
Rose water, almond oil, honey, olive oil, and beaten curd can all be used as good face packs. Other than this, daily massage or facial sauna with herbal oils and use of mild detergent and fragrance free soap can work wonders on dry skin.]]></description>
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	<title>Herbal Skin Care Secrets</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:15:42 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Learning the right skin care is one of the most important things that you will ever do. Our faces are the first things that people see when they look at us, our faces are seen before our voices are even heard in most cases and that is why they are so important. Everything in life is about first impressions and that is why you need to start taking care of your skin from this day forward. And one of the most effective ways for you to go about doing this is with good herbal skin care.
We have all heard that we need to be drinking plenty of water each day and that our complexion can reflect what we are eating at meal time but who knows that kinds of cleansers and scrubs are really right? There are so many conflicting reports out there that this subject can be very confusing. Herbal skin care is all about boiling things down to their basics, their natural basics.
Why would you want to slather chemicals on your skin every morning and every night? It is a far better idea to choose the things that are given to us from nature, these are the kinds of skin care products that our bodies will thank us for in the end.
And if that is not the best reason for you and your lifestyle just think of all the money you can save. There are all kinds of herbal skin care products that you can make yourself right there in your very own kitchen. This is a great way to give your face new life and vitality while going easy on the wallet at the same time! I don't know about you but any skin care that works and that will save me money is the kind that I want to be using.]]></description>
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	<title>Demystifying Anti Aging Skin Care</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:15:22 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The anti aging skin care market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Everyone is looking for the proverbial &ldquo;Fountain of Youth&rdquo; and they&rsquo;re willing to pay a hefty price for the search. The developers and manufacturers of anti aging skin care products are working around the clock to come up with new and better ways to keep people looking youthful.
Who&rsquo;s driving this market? For years, women have been the biggest consumers of anti-aging skin care products. But today, as the first of the Baby Boomers begins to enter their &ldquo;golden years,&rdquo; men are becoming just as demanding. Whether the result of a personal preference or whether it&rsquo;s an attempt to remain standing in a fiercely competitive global marketplace, more men are turning to anti aging skin care products than ever before.
So which of the anti aging skin care products is the best? That&rsquo;s difficult to answer simply by reading product literature because they all make that claim. Many people believe that the &ldquo;better&rdquo; products are the ones that cost more but this isn&rsquo;t necessarily true.
Interestingly, one of the best anti aging skin care products available isn&rsquo;t labeled as such. Your best defense against the signs of aging is sunscreen. Protecting your skin from the sun&rsquo;s damaging ultraviolet rays is crucial if you want to avoid wrinkles. It&rsquo;s one of the best habits you can adopt early in life. Another lifestyle habit worth developing is consuming a fruit- and vegetable-rich diet which will give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to offset the signs of aging. One habit that&rsquo;s definitely worth stopping is smoking. Smoking saps the body of antioxidants, something it needs to produce collagen which is what gives skin its elasticity.
Anti aging skin care products are out there, and many are produced and marketed by reputable cosmetics and skin care manufacturers. If you&rsquo;re trying to keep that youthful appearance, the secret to success is combining the right anti aging skin care products with a healthy lifestyle!]]></description>
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	<title>Skin Care Products</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:13:14 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Good skin is one of the most wonderful bodily assets one could ever have. However, one has to invest a little or a lot of time and effort to achieve and maintain good skin&mdash;it all depends on his/her skin.
Skin must be cleaned on a regular basis and moisturized as well. Skin that is inadequately cared for could get cracked, dry, or inflamed, or you could get a bout of rashes and pimples. The skin has its own ecosystem of microorganisms that maintain a balance between various bacteria and yeast. No amount of cleaning can remove these bacteria, but skin cleansing is to remove dust, exfoliate dead skin cells, and to rejuvenate and moisturize the skin.
There are a variety of skincare products for all types of skin on the market today. You cannot just pick up a skincare product of the shelf and use it. You need to be aware of your skin type and the particular products that suit your skin type. For example, consider sunscreen: there are many sunscreen lotions with various filters such as SPF 15 and the like, but not all sunscreen lotions suit anyone and everyone. Sometimes, other filters wok very well for a particular skin type.
You could go to a dermatologist and conduct a skin patch test to find out your skin type and what skincare products would best suit your skin. Also, the visit would help as the dermatologist could also suggest a proper diet and other measures to make your skin glow.
After you have done all the tests, you will know what skincare products you can use and avoid using the wrong products and suffering from a reaction.]]></description>
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	<title>Skin Care - The Perfect Way To Care For Your Skin</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:12:52 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Everywhere I go people are asking me what is the the most flawless skin care plan to follow? Is there even such a thing? Sorry to disappoint you, but if there is such a thing, I don't know what it is.
Let me be the first to say, that there is no perfect anything in this world let alone skincare programs. It varies wildly between individuals. There are so many constituents that come into play such as the person's skin type, whether they have acne, blemishes, or any other skin marks or conditions, etc.
Another thing that may affect a person's choice in skin care products is whether they have undergone a surgical procedure of sorts recently. If you are taking other skin care products at the moment, sometimes the formulations will clash with other products.
If you are a adult female and you are in the premenstrual stages, it may also bear on your skin to varying degrees. Another thing to consider is the seasonal changes and the differences in requirements that these changes bring with it.
For instance, skincare in the winter time is markedly different from the summer's. During the winter times your skin will probably be more dry or normal and you will most likely need to use moisturizers to keep your skin soft.
And during the summer months you will need to worry about things such as tanning lotion and using cleansers and exfoliators to clean off sweat and debris that gathers up when you are in movement.
Some people opt for vitamin C formulations to improve the health and youthfulness of their skin while others may use glycolic acid if there are signs of blackheads appearing. Salicylic acid is an option individuals use during the four levels of a menstrual cycle. Universally speaking, try using exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and to make room for new skins to grow out.
As you can in all likelihood tell by now, there are a huge range of skin care products on the market catering to every imaginable need. The most important thing is to sit down and ask yourself what you need now, and also in terms of prevention of things like wrinkles or blemishes in the future.
It is advised to speak with your dermatologist before following any skin care routine. Also you should consult with a professional if you plan on changing your routine very often or seasonally. This way you can save time, money, and also prevent any number of mistakes and mischances that could adversely affect your skin- rendering all your efforts outdated.]]></description>
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	<title>Skin Care 101</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:12:09 -0400</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[When choosing a skin care product for your skin, it is important to know your skin type. Skin type is fairly universal for all ethnic backgrounds with the only difference being pigmentation. Pigmentation is what gives skin its color.
When determining your skin type there are several factors to consider. Factor number one: do you have oily or dry skin? The second would be whether or not you have pigmented skin. The third factor is skin sensitivity and the fourth is the dreaded reality of aging: wrinkles.
First determine if you have oily or dry skin. Oily skin may have a shiny look and also may feel oily to the touch. Dry skin may feel uncomfortable and tight as well as feel rough and have a dull color.
Sebaceous (oil) glands produce a secretion that helps keep moisture in the skin. Excess oil production can result in oily skin but that is not the only factor. Diet, stress, hormones, medications, and genetics can affect oil production.
The role of Skin pigmentation in choosing skin care products has to do with the predisposition to develop undesirable spots on the skin. The types of spots that skin care products may be able to help fade are freckles and sun spots.
Skin sensitivity has to do with the skin's ability to resist irritation. Sensitive skin reacts easily to a stimulus with stinging, redness, or acne. Rosacea is in the sensitive skin category.
The last factor involved in choosing skin care is the presence of wrinkles. Sun exposure is a major factor in aging of the skin and wrinkles. Prevention is the best with the use of sunscreens in your skin care products.
Oily skin versus dry skin, pigmented versus non-pigmented, sensitive versus resistant, and aging skin are all factors involved choosing skin care products.]]></description>
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