Natural Dry Skin Care

This story shared some more tips for that dreaded winter skin, such as: – don’t use harsh soaps (soap can be problematic for some, whether harsh or not) – use a moisturizer after bathing – you don’t have to pay a high price or look for extra ingredients – don’t use alcohol for moisturizing – [...]

This article explains how you should treat your dry skin if you’re diabetic. I don’t see how the treatment for dry skin is different if you’re diabetic, with tips like: increasing humidity avoiding very hot baths wearing gloves when dealing with solvents wearing clothes with natural fibers Best Syndication – Dry Skin Treatment for Diabetics

Humidifiers can relieve the problem of dry indoor heat by increasing the moisture inside. Obviously, a clean humidifer is better than a dirty humidifer. But using a dirty humidifer can actually make things worse. So make sure you use quality water and change the water daily. Change the filter regularly, and clean the humidifer regularly. [...]

Winter is a time when you can have fun with activities like skiing, sledding, snowman building, snowball fights, sliding on ice, and other neat things. You may constantly feel like an icicle outside (if you live in a cold climate) and have dryer skin. The lack of moisture in the air during Winter contributes to [...]

Get out those fruits and vegetables (preferably organic and lightly cooked or uncooked if possible) and get more nutrients. Our skin needs the right nutrients to function properly. From The Open Press – Dry Skin Needs The Right Nutrients: Modifying our diet to include more antioxidants, or taking them in supplement form, boosts the system, [...]

This news article from WNCT.COM asks if we’re too clean. I definitely believe it’s possible to be too clean. There are so many hygienic products out there that it’s easy to go overboard. Or it’s easy to use skin care products that do more harm than good. If you wash your hands too much, you [...]

Your skin has three main layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is the outer layer where new cells are pushed up to. Below that is the dermis, which consists of living cells and are responsible for skin structure and elasticity. Beneath the dermis is the subcutaneous layer, which is composed mostly of [...]

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone that aids in calcium absorption and bone mineralization. It’s made in the skin when UV rays from the sun react with cholesterol. Vitamin D malnutrition may be linked to psoriasis. From WholeHealthMD – Vitamin D: Because it plays a role in skin cell metabolism and growth, vitamin D [...]

Shielding lotions may help those suffering from eczema by locking in moisture and protecting the skin from external irritants. There are a variety of treatments available from lotions and creams to lifestyle modifications. The best treatment is to prevent the triggers which cause flare-ups. This release mentions a number of ways to reduce flare-ups or [...]

Not only do coconuts taste great, but they are full of beneficial properties, like the “triple A” – antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Coconut oil is safe for frying and great for the skin. I use coconut oil from Tropical Traditions both for eating and skin application. If you don’t like your coconut oil in a [...]