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We know how much of a problem it is to manage skin if we have dry skin. Here are some tips for how to properly wash your face without making your dry skin worse. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to Clean Dry Skin


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How to Clean Dry Skin
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Always Wash Your Face Before Bed
  • No matter how dry your skin, gentle cleansing at
    night is essential. Makeup, sunscreen, bacteria,
    dead skin cells, dirt, and oil build up on your
    face during the day. They can work their way into
    your pores, causing irritation. Wash gently
    without scrubbing to avoid irritating your skin.
    There's no need to wash again in the morning.
    Just rinse your face with water when you wake up.

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Cleanser Soap or Non-Soap?
  • Harsh detergents in soap can strip away the
    natural moisturizing oils in your skin. This can
    cause dryness, irritation, and inflammation.
    Soap-free cleansers work on your skin the same
    way as soap, but they're made of lighter
    ingredients that don't reduce skin's oils. 

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What to Look for in a Face Cleanser
  • When you have dry skin, consider a gentle
    cleanser with added moisturizers. Your skin
    should feel soft and smooth after cleansing. If
    the cleanser makes your skin feel too dry, tight,
    or irritated, try a different one. Avoid
    cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid if you
    have dry skin.

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What to Avoid in a Face Cleanser
  • In addition to steering clear of harsh soaps,
    look for a cleanser that is free of fragrance,
    chemicals, or alcohol. Avoid antibacterial soaps,
    which can be drying. Ask your doctor whether you
    should use or avoid cleansers with exfoliates
    such as glycolic acid. Different types of
    cleansers may work for different people.

6
Water and Dry Skin
  • Showers and baths add moisture to your skin, but
    they can also dry it out by removing the skin's
    natural oils. Hot water washes away oil faster
    than warm water. So use warm water when you
    cleanse your face and limit yourself to one short
    (five minutes) warm shower or bath a day. Close
    the bathroom door while you bathe to keep the
    room steamy.

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Skip the Scrubbers
  • If you have dry skin, you can forget about buying
    expensive daily face scrubs or scrubbers. In
    fact, you can forget scrubbing overall. Rubbing
    and scrubbing can irritate your skin. Even the
    friction from washing with a sponge or washcloth
    can be irritating. The gentlest way to wash your
    face is also the most convenient with your
    hands. You can also use a cotton round.

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Dampen Your Hands and Face
  • Because you're cleansing with your hands, wash
    them first. Then dampen your face and hands with
    lukewarm water. Don't concern yourself with using
    enough water to work up a good lather. Mild
    cleansers may not lather much. Remember, your
    goal is to have skin that's smooth and supple,
    not squeaky clean.

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Use a Light Touch for Cleansing
  • More is not better when it comes to washing dry
    skin. Squeeze just a quarter-size dollop of
    cleanser into your palm and apply it evenly to
    your face. Then gently massage it into your skin
    with your fingertips, using circular motions. Be
    especially gentle around your eyes. Remember not
    to scrub even with your fingers.

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Pat, Dont Rub, Your Face Dry
  • Don't ruin the perfect face cleansing by rubbing
    your skin dry. Rubbing can cause abrasion to your
    skin, which can lead to irritation and
    inflammation. Instead, rinse your face with tepid
    water, then pat it with a clean, dry cotton towel
    or washcloth. Don't dry it all the way the idea
    is to leave some moisture for your moisturizer to
    lock in.  

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Go Easy on Exfoliation
  • Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, allowing
    moisturizers to better penetrate your skin. But
    abrasive scrubs can damage dry skin, so exfoliate
    no more than once a week. Skip fruit scrubs,
    which can be harsh. Instead, try a scrub with
    rice enzymes or papain. These ingredients are
    gentle and a safe way to exfoliate. Exfoliating
    should never hurt. If it does, stop or try a
    milder product.

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Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
  • Moisturizers don't actually add moisture to the
    skin. They seal in existing water so it doesn't
    evaporate. Moisturize two or three times a day.
    Use the 3-minute rule Apply moisturizer within 3
    minutes of your nightly cleansing and morning
    rinse. If you apply moisturizer again during the
    day, it's not necessary to rinse or cleanse first.

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What to Look for in a Moisturizer
  • Creams and oils are more effective than lotions
    for dry skin. Humectants, such as glycerin and
    propylene glycol, draw water into the outer skin
    layer. Emollients like petrolatum, lanolin,
    mineral oil, and dimethicone trap water in the
    skin by forming a layer on its surface. Because
    of occlusives like petroleum jelly act as a
    barrier and setup moisture, they are one of the
    best treatments for dry skin.

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What to Avoid in a Moisturizer
  • You may want to avoid moisturizers that contain
    fragrances. And some ingredients, such as
    retinol, may be irritating to sensitive, dry
    skin. Test a facial moisturizer by first rubbing
    a tiny amount on your forearm for a few days. If
    it stings, burns, itches, or feels dry, don't use
    it.

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