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There are so many great natural face moisturizer ingredients available why would you use skincare products that are loaded with chemicals when you don't have to? Well, first of all, you have to know what these natural moisturizers are and where to find them.

First, what are some of the ingredients you'd want to avoid in mainstream skincare? There are all sorts of nasties like parabens which have been linked to an increase in breast cancer. You'll find these with a prefix of methyl, propyl, butyl or ethyl and they all end in "paraben". This is a chemical preservative that extends the shelf life of cosmetics and could be hurting you.

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Innocent seeming fragrance could also be making you sick. With over 70,000 chemicals used to make a single scent, fragrance is one of the chief culprits of allergies in skincare.

Now that you know some things to avoid, what kind of natural face moisturizers are good?

You could make like the Ancient Romans and bathe in crocodile dung and mud in hopes of keeping your skin smooth and wrinkle free but if that makes you turn up your nose in disgust and, really, why wouldn't it, you could take after Cleopatra and try honey. But I don't recommend the supermarket honey bear. Supermarket honey will help moisturize your skin but it'll be very sticky.

Better to try a skincare product made with a top honey proven to fight aging and nourish and moisturize your skin. Active manuka honey is cultivated in the wilds of New Zealand. It's gathered from the manuka bush and scientists have proven this honey has the highest antioxidant qualities of any other honey. Antioxidants protect you against cancers and premature aging by fighting free radicals loose in the body.

Scientists at New Zealand's Waikato University have also proven this honey has the ability to strengthen your collagen cells, the proteins responsible for keeping your skin moist and soft, and stimulate skin cell renewal. Your skin will be rejuvenated!

Another ingredient I use daily in my skincare is Cynergy TK, this cutting edge ingredient contains Functional Keratin which is able to strengthen your bodies' proteins to keep your skin looking smooth and wrinkle free. It moisturizes your skin as it penetrates deeply to even out your skin tone and give you a smooth complexion.

Other great natural moisturizer ingredients include shea butter, avocado oil and others. Visit my website today to learn more about natural face and body moisturizers.

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Do you allow your body time to heal? When you sleep, your body has an opportunity to repair itself. Your skin can repair the damage and stress it has endured during the day. Face night cream intensifies your body's efforts to heal. Since your skin deserves an opportunity to rejuvenate itself, here are some reasons to seriously consider using a face night cream:

1. Combat Radical Pollutants

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During the day, your face absorbs a plethora of harmful radical pollutants. This type of exposure can include automobile exhaust fumes, smog, industrial pollution, and even cigarette smoke. Your skin absorbs these harmful pollutants. You are also exposed to harsh external skin irritants like wind, cold winter air, and the harmful UV rays of the sun. The result? Premature signs of ageing. When you utilise a face night cream, you maximise your skin's ability to repair itself from the damaging pollutants it has absorbed throughout the day.

2. Replace Moisture

You may use a moisturiser each morning after a shower, but by night time it has most likely diminished. After exposure to dehydrating substances during the course of your day, your skin can be left rough and damaged. When you use a night cream you give your skin an opportunity to replace the moisture you've lost. Your skin also has a chance to heal through hydration.

3. Fight The Skin Ageing Process

A reduction in collagen and elastin are a major part of the skin ageing processes that the right face night cream can help combat. The older you become, the more these proteins diminish. As a result, your skin begins to lose its firmness and its youthful characteristics. Slowly, wrinkles begin to become more apparent. Night moisturisers are designed to slow down this process. An effective cream can stimulate your skin's collagen and elastin production while you rest each night. Since your body is already programmed to repair itself while you sleep, a face night cream can maximise your skin's natural process of rejuvenation.

4. Get an Extra Dose of Antioxidants While You Dream.

As you manoeuvre throughout your day, your skin is exposed to free radicals that can cause severe skin damage. A face night cream that is formulated with antioxidants can help your skin defend itself from this kind of damage. Whether your skin has been exposed to chemicals, tanning lamps, or toxins, an extra dose of antioxidants while you sleep can definitely help.

5. A Good Face Night Cream Gives Your Skin the Chance to Rebuild

Did you notice all of the construction work going on in your skin last night? Although you probably didn't notice it, it was there! Each night as you rest, your cells have a chance to rebuild and repair. When you use an effective face night cream, the formula applied can have an impact on the construction work your body is performing on a cellular level. As you sleep, your skin is getting a break from the harmful substances to which you are exposed on a daily basis. With the help of a face night cream, your skin has a chance to rebuild damaged cells and stimulate new cell growth.

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Women are often accused of carrying too much 'rubbish' in their handbags but if we didn't carry such essentials then who else would?!

Below we've listed our top 20 items which should live in every woman's handbag - without these items we would be lost!

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Money - probably an obvious choice but how many times have you left the house and forgotten your purse? Get rid of your loose change instead of collecting it in a jar at home.

Mobile phone - what on earth did we do before mobile phones were invented? Well I guess we used smelly telephone boxes but that meant that people couldn't get hold of us if they were running late, also it meant that we would have to talk super fast before the beeps told us that the call was ending - urgh.

Credit card- a girl's best friend or a girl's worst enemy depending on how you look at it. Going on a shopping trip? Make sure you take your plastic friend with you for a little day out.

Shopper or old plastic bag - plastic bags are evil. Fact. When out shopping don't a) ruin your outfit by coordinating it with a tacky branded bag or b) add to the ever-increasing land fill problems by using up another plastic bag. Reuse an old plastic bag or use a cotton shopper that can fold up inside your handbag instead.

Book/magazine - you will regret not bringing a book with you when you're sat in a cafe/restaurant alone and have nothing to look at but the smoochy couple sat at the table next to you.

Diary - unless you have a fancy mobile phone you'll need something in your bag which acts as an organiser. Otherwise you'll forget what day of the week it is.

Makeup - how many times have you gone straight from work to a bar or restaurant feeling slightly 'naked' as the makeup on your face has miraculously disappeared? Don't let this happen again!

Tissues - toilets without paper, sneezes, hay fever...we all need tissues.

Tampon/San pads - don't be caught out again, make sure that you always have a tampon with you!

Pen - you'll need this to write in your diary or your number on his arm.

Keys - you don't want to be locked out do you? Then don't forget your keys.

MP3 player with headphones - sunny lunch hour in the park? Lonesome walk across the bridge? This needs a soundtrack.

Safety pins - why doesn't everyone keep at least one in their bag? Safety pins are so handy. Broken bra strap? No worries. Broken bag? No worries. Broken heart? Well we can't help you there...

Plasters - sore feet from painful shoes aren't pleasant at all and can actually ruin your day. Make sure you keep a couple of plasters in your bag. You'll be so grateful the day you need them.

Comb or hairbrush - cave woman chic? We don't think so. Tidy yourself up a little and keep your hair sleek.

Vaseline - great for dry lips, dry hands and getting a ring off your finger if it gets stuck.

Moisturiser with SPF - chapped dry skin isn't fun and neither is sunburn. Make sure you keep a mini bottle or sachet of moisturiser in your bag that contains a medium to high sun protection factor.

Sunglasses - for sunny days, hangovers and those who like to look a little mysterious.

Wet wipes - spillages, dirty hands, armpits - your choice.

Chewing gum/mints - keep fresh throughout the day, for your sake and everyone else's.

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What is your reason for using face cream? We all use face cream for different reasons. Some of us use it because we don't like looking old, and some people use it to clear up and then prevent acne from recurring, while others suffer from dry skin or skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

No matter what your reason for using face cream you are always concerned about the product you buy. You may wonder if the product you are using is the best face cream for your needs.

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This article will help guide you through the various skin care products, their uses and the ingredients in them.

First, let's start with some basic information about skin.

Our skin is on the front line every day. It helps protect us from the sun's radiation, the bacteria and germs that are actually present on our skin, and it helps to regulate our body temperature. However, we constantly abuse it by overexposing it to the sun, taking long hot showers or baths, and using harsh chemicals on it.

But there are ways that we can protect our skin, nourish it, restore and retain the moisture that we lose and rejuvenate our appearance.

One of the most important ingredients in any face cream is vitamin B. This vitamin helps our skin retain its moisture. Other key ingredients in skin care and protection are the antioxidants vitamin E and CoenzymeQ10.

Now let's look at some of the reasons that people use face cream and talk a little about which ingredients will be in the best face cream for each condition.

When you are worried about dry skin or dry skin conditions like eczema, or psoriasis, you need face cream that doesn't contain alcohol (label may read ethanol, isopropyl, benzyl etc.) or ethanolamine (may be listed as DEA, MEA or TEA) these chemicals are harsh on the skin. They completely strip the skin of its natural oils. This leaves the skin even drier than before.

The best face cream for you will contain natural olive oil, and grapeseed oil. These ingredients are most like the body's natural oils. They help to clean and then moisturize the face.

If you are worried about acne, the best face cream for you would contain manuka honey with a UMF rating. This offers you strong antibacterial protection against the bacteria normally found on the skin such as staph and MRSA. Its deep cleansing action removes dirt and grime from the pores, and the honey acts as a barrier to prevent further outbreaks of acne.

You should never use a face cream that contains mineral oil. It actually clogs the pores and encourages acne outbreaks.

Now that you are armed with this information, I hope that it will help you find, as I have, the best face cream for your skin. Don't settle for a product that only gives just some of the ingredients you need. You deserve the best.

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Did You Know?

o The skin is the largest most important eliminative organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body's detoxification each day?

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o The skin eliminates over one pound of waste acids each day in the average adult, most of it through the sweat glands?

o That the skin is known also as our third kidney?

o That the skin receives one third of all the blood circulated in the body?

o That the skin is the last to receive nutrients in the body, yet the first to show signs of imbalance or deficiency?

Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands, and transportation systems, including the skin, gut, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymphatic system, and mucous membranes. The dry brushing technique deals with detoxification of the skin.

Dry brushing is a way to stimulate all the above organs of detoxification because it provides a gentle internal massage.

Dry Brushing was recommended by the Finnish Dr., Paavo Airola for his patients 30 years ago and is still popular in European spas and many cancer treatment centers today. The Russians, Turks and Scandinavians have used this treatment for centuries. Dry brushing is promoted as a preventative for dry skin and a way to exfoliate the skin, thus stimulating skin renewal that is super soft to the touch, but there are many other benefits as well:

Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing Explained:

1. Removes cellulite

2. Cleanses the lymphatic system

3. Removes dead skin layers

4. Strengthens the immune system

5. Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

6. Tightens the skin preventing premature aging

7. Tones the muscles

8. Stimulates circulation

9. Improves the function of the nervous system

10. Helps digestion

11. AND it's easy, inexpensive and invigorating!

1. Dry brushing removes cellulite-- Cellulite is a non-scientific term defined as toxic deposits of subcutaneous fat material and fibrous tissue that are not able to be eliminated and which cause a dimpling effect on the overlying skin. These deposits most commonly occur on the thighs and hips of women. Cellulite can affect men and women of any body weight or size. What causes the toxins? Well, some think that we store the breakdown product of cells as toxins in this subcutaneous tissue. Others think that toxic emotions can be stored in the subcutaneous tissue which then builds up as cellulite.

Your best bets for getting rid of cellulite are dry brushing, connective tissue massage, working though the emotional issues that are causing the toxins to stagnate, eating foods that feed the skin, an alkaline diet program and a consistent/persistent exercise routine. These techniques will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out your body through the elimination channels we discussed above. And your health will be SO much better for it!

Foods that feed the skin include foods that are rich in lecithin, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants such as eggs, organ meats, a balance of Omega-3-6-9 oils like Udo's Choice, fresh dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, berries of all kinds, and dark chocolate (in condiment amounts--like an ounce a day!)

2. Dry brushing cleans the lymphatic system. Lymph is considered part of our immune system and is made of white blood cells called lymphocytes and the interstitial fluid that bathe our cells, bringing our cells nutrients and removing their waste. All detoxification occurs first and foremost through the lymph. Our bodies contain far more lymph than blood, so you can see how important this might be. Paavo Airola maintains that dry brushing is an essential part of any intestinal cleansing and healing program.

Dry brushing literally moves the lymph containing large proteins and particulate matter that cannot be transported in any other way back into circulatory system. If these proteins stayed in our systems outside the blood vessels, it would attract other fluid. Pretty soon we'd get swollen ankles, limbs and eventually we'd be leaking fluid out our skin (not a pretty sight.) This is called lymphedema and is why most health programs include some type of exercise and body work.

So, why don't we die if we don't do this dry brushing thing? Well, lymph vessels themselves have their own pumping mechanism sensing when the vessels have more fluid in them or in the interstitial fluids. Lymph only goes one way because of the many one-way valves on the insides of each lymph vessel. The body is a fascinating thing. It literally pumps the lymph along its path back to the heart. Removal of proteins from the interstitial spaces is an essential function. Without this happening, we would die within 24 hours. We can help speed this process up when we dry brush or massage toward the heart, contract our muscles and move our bodies (like when we walk or exercise.) Increased lymph flow can also be caused by high blood pressure. This is why it is so important to attend to this malady and why the doctors get into a frenzy of prescribing so many different medications for it. (Currently there are over 140 medications for high blood pressure!)

3. Dry brushing removes dead skin layers. Dry skin brushing helps shed dead skin cells, which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal. Dry skin is a sign of detoxification. Therefore it's good to keep the process going by removing the dead skin daily. If this does not occur, a "log jam" can happen where the person ends up with eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff.

4. Dry brushing strengthens the immune system. Dry skin brushing may reduce duration of infection and accelerate the clearing of toxins. It helps support the immune system during cancer and other chronic illness treatment. By stimulating the lymph vessels to drain toxic mucoid matter into organs of detoxification we can purify the entire system. After several days of dry brushing, sometimes you may notice a gelatinous mucoid material in your stools. This is a normal sign that the intestinal tract is renewing itself. Best of all, it feels invigorating!

5. Dry brushing stimulates the hormone and oil glands, thus helping all of the body systems perform at peak efficiency. The skin is your body's largest organ. When improperly maintained, the elimination duties of the skin are forced upon the kidneys. Chemical analysis of sweat shows that it has almost the same constituents as urine. If the skin becomes inactive, its pores choke with millions of dead cells, uric acid and other impurities which will remain in the body putting extra stress on the liver and kidneys. People with big hips and thighs usually have low-grade bladder infections. Another sign of this is that the body gives off a distinct sickening odor. When the bladder and kidney are really sick, the calves are often swollen as well and the feet stink. So, give your kidneys a break--keep your skin clean and rejuvenated. Bathe daily and do a dry brushing before the bath to help stimulate blood flow to the surface so that toxins can more easily escape.

6. Dry Brushing tightens the skin by increasing the flow of blood which, in turn moves toxins and lessens the appearance of cellulite. Our bodies make a new top layer of skin every 24 hours - skin brushing removes the old top layer, allowing the clean new layer to come to the surface, resulting in softer, smoother skin.

7. Dry Brushing tones the muscles. Dry skin brushing helps muscle tone by stimulating the nerve endings which causes the individual muscle fibers to activate and move. It also helps mobilize fat and helps to even distribution of fat deposits. This is a great technique for invalids who can't exercise.

8. Dry brushing stimulates circulation. Our skin breathes! And yet, in most people, this vital route of detoxification is operating far below its capacity, because it is clogged with dead skin cells and the un-removed waste excreted through perspiration. Dry skin brushing increases circulation to skin, encouraging your body's discharge of metabolic wastes. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated. By activating the circulation you can also prevent varicose veins.

9. Dry brushing improves the function of the nervous system--Dry skin brushing rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.

10. Helps digestion -- Dry skin brushing helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health. When you brush, the pores of your skin open allowing your skin to absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins. Clogged pores are not just a cosmetic concern. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

What You Need To Do Dry Brushing:

To dry brush, use a soft natural fiber brush with a long handle, so that you are able to reach all areas of your body. One with a removable head with a strap for your hand is a good choice. A loofah sponge or a rough towel can also be used. Most nylon and synthetic fiber brushes are too sharp and may damage skin although I found a softer bath brush with nylon bristles that seems to do the trick. The important thing is to find something that is just right for your skin. Once your skin becomes "seasoned," you can switch to a coarser brush.

Tips and Tricks for Dry Brushing:

o Always dry brush your dry and naked body before you shower or bathe because you will want to wash off the impurities from the skin as a result from the brushing action.

o You can do the brushing head-to-toe or toe-to-head. It really doesn't matter as long as the entire body is brushed. Long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on the torso in an upward direction help drain the lymph back to your heart.

Note: Stroking away from your heart puts extra pressure on the valves within the veins and lymph vessels and can cause ruptured vessels and varicose veins.

o Use light pressure in areas where the skin is thin and harder pressure on places like the soles of the feet.

o Skin brushing should be performed once a day, preferably first thing in the morning. A thorough skin brushing takes about 15 minutes, but any time spent brushing prior to bathing will benefit the body. If you are feeling ill, increasing the treatments to twice a day is good. You can also dry brush areas of cellulite five to 10 minutes twice a day to achieve cellulite dissolving but the technique needs to be done consistently for a minimum of five months.

o Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken such as areas of skin rash, wounds, cuts, and infections. Also, never brush an area affected by poison oak or poison ivy.

o Finish up with your regular shower and ending with three hot and cold cycles. That means turning on the water as hot as you can take it for several seconds, then as cold as you can handle it, then hot, then cold for three cycles. End with either hot or cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate blood circulation, bringing more blood to the outer layers of the skin.

o After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously and massage your skin with pure plant oils such as olive, avocado, apricot, almond, sesame, coconut or cocoa butter. Add a little peanut and Castor oil to the mix if you have arthritis. Edgar Cayce says this works to take out some of the pain, and we've found that to be true over the years.

o Clean your skin brush using soap and water once a week. After rinsing, dry your skin brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent mildew.

Any well designed program will take about 30 days to see and experience the changes. Please be patient and keep up the program! For a thorough lymphatic cleansing, perform skin brushing daily for a minimum of three months.

How to Dry Brush (Easy, Fast Instructions):

o Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular motions.

o Continue brushing up your legs.

o Proceed to your hands and arms.

o Brush your entire back and abdomen area, shoulders and neck.

o Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on the abdomen.

o Lightly brush the breasts.

o Brush upwards on the back and down from the neck. Better yet, have a friend, spouse or family member brush your back.

After brushing, take a hot shower with soap (about three minutes in duration), followed by a 10-20 second cold rinse. Repeat this procedure three times. If the hot/cold showers are too extreme, a warm shower can be used. Follow the shower with a rubdown with either a sponge or towel to remove dead skin.

Problems with dry, flaky or thickened skin on your feet? One of my favorite products obtained from your local Rite Aid Store is called Pretty Feet & Hands Rough Skin Remover. This stuff is awesome. Shake well before using. Pour about a quarter-size puddle of fluid into the palm of one hand, then rub the areas that have lots of dry skin on them. The dry skin balls up in your hand. Rinse the areas and apply lotion. Note: You can only do this process once a day. The product doesn't work after the area is wet or after a shower. It may take up to four days for those tough areas like the feet to make the skin like new. The product appears to be safe and does not cause allergic reactions. One 3-ounce bottle usually runs around

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Dry, cracked, peeling, bleeding skin can be extremely painful. Every time you put your dry skin into water it can be an excruciating experience. Clothing chafes, cold air stings, sweat burns; it is just a miserable experience to have raw and peeling skin. In addition to this, cracked and peeling skin is very difficult to cure.

The number one cause of dry and peeling skin is sun damage. Other causes can include environmental factors such as extreme weather, harsh working conditions, and cold air. Your dry skin may even be caused by a medical condition such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, Hodgkin's disease, and numerous types of skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis.

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For the purpose of this article, we will assume that any underlying health conditions are being treated as part of the healing process. If you have not sought medical condition for a particularly troublesome dry skin issue, do so. Your skin condition could be caused by an underlying disease or disorder that needs medical treatment.

Remedies for Sunburned Dry Skin

The number one cause of aging and dry skin is the sun. Despite this grim fact, millions of people fail to protect their skin and suffer sunburn year after year. Sunburn not only causes dry and peeling skin, it also causes wrinkles, sun spots, and skin discolorations. This is why it is so important to protect your skin from the sun each an every time you go outdoors. If you forgot and are now fighting sunburn, here are some remedies for your plight:

* Cold compresses - At the first sign of discomfort, begin applying cold compresses to your burnt and dry skin. Apply cold therapy for 15 minute intervals taking 15 minute breaks in between.

* Vinegar - vinegar is a good home remedy for sunburns. Many people who use it claim that it takes the sting out of the burn.

* Cool shower - Be sure to take plenty of cool showers. Use an exfoliating sponge to remove dead skin cells. This will help prevent the appearance of peeling.

* Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera is great for healing sunburns. Apply Aloe Vera to clean dry skin frequently until all evidence of the burn is gone.

Remedies for Dry Skin Conditions

Many cases of dry cracked skin are caused by skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. In severe cases, these skin disorders require prescription medications, but there are some things that you can do to soothe your irritated skin:

* Avoid excess sweat - Excess sweat can irritate these skin disorders and make dry skin more prevalent. Strive to stay cool on hot days. If you are active, take plenty of showers to remove sweat from your skin.

* Wear light clothing - Wearing cool clothing made with light materials can help reduce eczema flare ups and the dry skin associated with them. You should also avoid wearing scratchy materials such as wool. The more you scratch your skin, the more irritated and cracked it will get.

Intense Treatments for Dry Skin

In especially tough cases of peeling and cracked skin, it may be necessary for you to apply several intense treatments to the affected area throughout the day. These treatments include emollients and salves that are specifically formulated to sooth and heal cracked and peeling skin. Here are a few more ideas to sooth your dry skin:

* Paraffin wax - Heated paraffin wax can do wonders for cracked dry skin on your hands and feet. The heat associated with the treatment is also ideal for people who suffer from arthritis and joint pain.

* Silicone creams - If your dry skin is caused from frequent hand washing or harsh work conditions, a cream that contains silicone might be your best bet. The silicone is water resistant and forms a barrier between your skin and the elements.

The key to curing cracked, dry skin is consistency. Be sure to use all treatments regularly and do all you can do to avoid conditions that will make your skin worse. Never tug and pull on loose skin as this can cause more irritation and damage to deeper skin tissues. Instead, allow your skin to peel naturally or use an exfoliating sponge.

Never apply scented lotions to the affected areas as these can cause burning and stinging. You should also keep all cracked skin clean to avoid infection. If you suspect that an infection has set in or your condition gets worse, see a doctor immediately. You may need a prescription to heal your dry peeling skin.

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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.

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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.

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When dry skin is evident around your mouth, it could be more than just xerosis, or having naturally dry skin. If dry skin only appears around the oral area, it can be an indication of a skin condition called eczema, or dermatitis.

Although physicians have long been aware of the existence of this disease, nobody really knows what causes eczema. Nevertheless, studies have already proven that eczema, more often than not, affects the facial area; this, of course, includes the mouth. When you have eczema, you'll notice that besides having dry skin, the affected areas also appear red or swollen. These areas are also particularly sensitive and most times, itchy. In the worst cases, the skin affected can chap, crack or even bleed.

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SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

Another disease that could cause dry skin to appear around your mouth is seborrheic dermatitis, a kind of eczema. This type of dermatitis occurs when the skin is especially rich in sebum or oil. It may sound contradictory that excessive oil leads to dry skin. However, medical experts have already established this connection.

A person can suffer from seborrheic dermatitis because of the existence of malassezia, a type of yeast, on the skin. While a lot of people are not bothered by its presence, some individuals may develop skin problems because of it. Such irritation happens due to sudden or extreme changes in weather, increased stress levels or excessive scratching.

CONTACT DERMATITIS

Another type of dermatitis, contact dermatitis, is caused by an irritant or allergen. When the skin comes into contact with said irritant or allergen, it becomes particularly sensitive. Naturally, the best way to treat contact dermatitis is to find out what caused it. By correctly identify the allergen, the sufferer can avoid future contact with it.

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The skin around your eyes is extremely thin and sensitive. It is here that you will notice your first fine lines and wrinkles. It is here that you will first see signs of exhaustion and illness. Yes, there are many reasons why you can learn a lot about a person by simply looking at their eyes, and many reasons why you do not want to tell all of your secrets with yours. One of the most bothersome conditions that you may encounter when it comes to your eyes is dry skin around the eyes.

Wrinkles develop after skin becomes dry and loses elasticity. Considering that this will first occur around your eyes, there is good reason for you to address any dry skin issues as soon as they occur especially if they occur around the region of your eyes. You can do this either as a preventative measure or a curative measure.

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Preventing Dry Skin around Eyes

If you follow a good skin care routine, it probably involves using moisturizers and products that do just fine at preventing dry skin on your face. But the skin on your eyes often needs a little more. Here are a few eye products that you should have in your makeup bag:

* Eye Makeup Remover - When you were 16, it was okay to sleep in your eye makeup all night, but not anymore. Leaving eye makeup on indefinitely is not good for your skin, but many products are waterproof. This tempts many to remove their eye makeup using a hot washcloth with soap and water. There are two things wrong with this scenario: soap is drying and a harsh washcloth can irritate and further dry your skin. To remove your eye makeup properly, you should use an oil-based or moisturizing eye makeup remover. These products work much better than soap and water without drying your skin.

* Spot treatments - It is never too early to start preventing wrinkles around the eyes. You can do this by using an antioxidant eye cream. There are two types of eye creams: a lighter treatment that can be used during the day and a heavier one that is used overnight.

* Sunglasses - The sun is the number one culprit when it comes to causing dry skin around the eyes. Be sure to wear sunscreen and cover the sensitive skin of your eyes up with sunglasses whenever you go outdoors.

* Health - If you are in poor health, your skin will show it. Be sure to drink plenty of water, eat a good diet, and exercise regularly to prevent dry skin. If you have any underlying health conditions that may cause dry skin, you should also take extra care to keep these under control and follow all of your doctor's instructions.

Curing Dry Skin around Eyes

If you experience dry skin around your eyes even after all of your attempts at preventing it, you may need to take a different approach. There are many intense eye therapies out there that might be the perfect solution to your problem. Here is a brief guide to help you decide:

* Hydrating Eye Serums - Many people experience dry skin around their eyes simply because there are not that many oil glands in the skin of the eyes to help keep it moisturized. Without these vital oils, your skin quickly dries out when it comes into external factors such as the sun, cigarette smoke, dry furnace heat, and harsh weather conditions. To replenish these oils, use a hydrating eye serum. These can be applied directly underneath or even on top of your makeup several times throughout the day. Many also have added ingredients to help firm skin and fight dark circles.

* Intense eye treatments - If the dry skin on your eyes is particularly bothersome, you can use an intense eye treatment 2 to 3 times per week. These are similar to intense hydrating masques that you purchase for your face but are formulated for the sensitive skin of your eyes. Look for these in the same aisle that you would find face creams.

Dry skin on the eyes can be extremely itchy and easily irritated. The thin skin of the eye is also easily torn. This is why it is very important to address eye issues as soon as they occur. Avoid scratching and tugging on the skin and be sure to use enough moisturizers to get your skin into shape as quickly as possible.

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Dry flaky skin occurs when the body's natural oily layer on the skin dries out. In this case, the skin is unable to produce enough oil and moisture for the body to replenish the amount of water and oil being lost. This could happen due to a variety of reasons, one of them being the dehydration of the body as the body ages or due to a variety of other external causes.

One of the most popular dry skin ailments is caused due to the Athlete's foot infection. This is a form of fungus that produces dry white scaly, and sometimes-reddened skin, and must be shown to the physician before administering any drugs. Dry flaky skin is popularly referred to as ringworm infection and does not occur due to problems with kidney or lungs. Also, this is different from diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

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When the skin is dry to the point of flakiness, this might sometimes lead to cracking, chapping, and a tightened feel of the skin. This tends to be itchy and painful and sometimes even leads to wounds due to excessive scratching.

Dry flaky skin can be genetic. Also, it does not depend on the type of skin but rather on the amount of moisture being retained by the body. People suffering from this ailment must strictly avoid chemicals and harsh cosmetics. Mild, clear body wash can be used.

Moisturizers can be used for temporary relief as they tend to retain the moisture in the body. However, these must be used regularly to avoid repetition of the dry skin. It must be understood that the creams and moisturizers available in the market do not provide a long-term solution to this problem.

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A crusty sore at usually each corner of your mouth or lips is often Angular Chelitis. The legions feel like paper cuts or splits at the corners of the mouth making it painful to open it for eating. A sensitivity to acidic beverages like orange juice is also reported.

The dry skin often lacerates and an accompanying yeast infection develops inside the mouth if the affliction is left unchecked. Angular Chelitis is not contagious, however, the fungal infection, Candida (thrush) unfortunately is.

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The infection is traced back to an iron deficiency however, many people report an attack during the onset of winter or a cold snap. Many sufferers get an attack several times a year, while some report an almost permanent toleration condition. This is because typically, 1% hydro cortisone is prescribed, however this rarely has any affect on the symptoms leading to the sufferer giving up on controlling and curing the affliction. If you have split dry, painful skin at the corners of your mouth or lips, you need not suffer through this condition and the cure is quite simple and easy. Even though this is an infection due to an iron deficiency, you can quickly subdue these symptoms with household items.

Dry, lacerated skin legions at the corner of the mouth can be cured however the cure is little known. See your doctor if you are unsure, however the quickest way to arm yourself with the right information is to learn the name of your condition. Once you know the name, you can easily research it for more information on line. The quickest way to do a quick amateur self diagnosis is to look at pictures of the condition and compare them with your own symptoms.

Most Angular Chelitis sufferers would do almost anything to rid themselves of the painful and unsightly lacerations at the corner of their mouth, when the affliction sprouts in full bloom.

If you would like to look at pictures that can help you verify your own condition, you can download this simple and effective cure from the Angular Chelitis Foundation. Their official treatment instructions are very effective. After following treatment instructions, you can expect the symptoms relieved and the legions in the corners of your mouth completely dried out within a few hours. http://www.angularchelitis-foundation.com

When you have dry skin patches appearing in different parts of your face and body, there's a very good chance that it's not xerosis but something else entirely. Learn exactly what's causing those dry skin patches by reading the different types of dry skin diseases listed below.

ECZEMA OR DERMATITIS

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This disease tends to cause patches of dry skin to appear in your legs and arms. Dermatitis is an irritating skin condition because it's extremely itchy and yet you're not allowed to scratch the affected parts because doing so can aggravate it. Dermatitis is when you experience an adverse reaction when your skin comes in contact with an irritant or allergen. Usually, irritants can take the form of fake metal jewelry or even artificial nails.

PITTED KERATOLYSIS

When dry skin patches appear on your feet, there's a very strong chance that you're suffering from pitted keratolysis. It's also very distinctive and easily recognizable as pitted keratolysis causes the affected area of your sole to change in appearance and odor.

Generally, pitted keratolysis is much worse during warm weather or when your feet become damp. This type of dry skin disease can last for years if you don't take any action to cure or treat it. Usually, regular use of an anti-bacterial soap and other anti-perspirant products can help in reducing the undesirable symptoms of pitted keratolysis.

PSORIASIS

Pray that none of the dry skin patches appearing in your face or body are an indication of psoriasis. This skin condition is not only without cure but can also be quite painful in severe cases. There are several types of psoriasis that have been diagnosed by doctors.

Plaque psoriasis most often appears around the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp, but it can develop in other parts of the body as well. Guttate psoriasis are characterized by small red spots on the skin, while pustular psoriasis appears as white pustules enclosed in reddened skin. Inverse psoriasis surfaces as smooth red lesions in folded skin. Lastly, erythrodermic psoriasis involves extensive redness and extreme itching and pain.

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Diabetes is a medical condition characterized by the body's failure to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that participates in breaking down food into energy for the body to use. Diabetes is identified by a sudden increase in fatigue, irritability, a sharp loss in weight, and dry skin conditions. The body's failure to produce insulin is identified as Type I diabetes, while the failure to properly use insulin is identified as Type II diabetes. Of the two, Type I diabetes is more severe and requires much more attention.

A person with diabetes has a blood glucose level that fluctuates. A diabetic's blood glucose level increases and nerve sensitivity decreases, and the body loses fluids. The person also fails to sweat sufficiently when needed. This results in a drying effect on the skin, particularly in the legs, feet, and elbows. Diabetes dry skin is more serious than ordinary dry skin because of the increased likelihood of infection and disease.

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People with diabetes experience more frequent and severe dry skin symptoms and complications. Diabetes also causes a decrease in nerve sensitivity at the extremities. Due to the decreased sensitivity, it is often difficult to notice skin conditions until the problems have escalated to a more serious degree. A common example of this would be the cracking of dry skin at the soles of a diabetic's foot. The diabetic might not be aware of the dry skin and leaves it untreated for some time. After a while, the dry skin becomes so severe that cracks appear in the skin. Germs may then seep into the wound and, fed by the diabetic's high levels of blood glucose, multiply quickly. The wound becomes infected and may lead to gangrene, which may require amputation to address.

The poor blood flow in the body of a person with diabetes may also slow the healing process, allowing the wound to gradually get worse.

In addition to dry skin, other skin problems may accompany diabetes. These include the following:

1. Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum ("NLD") is a rash that occurs on the lower legs. It is more common in women, and there are usually several spots. They are slightly raised shiny red-brown patches. The centers are often yellowish and may develop open sores that are slow to heal.

2. Diabetic dermopathy is a skin condition characterized by light brown or reddish, oval or round, slightly indented scaly patches most often appearing on the shins. It has been found to occur in up to 30% of patients with diabetes.

3. Bullosis diabeticorum are small to large blisters that develop underneath the skin and may rupture. While they are sometimes quite large, they are usually painless. There is no treatment and the blisters heal on their own, usually within three to four weeks and tend to leave no scars.

4. Acanthosis nigricans causes velvety dark brown to black lesions on the skin, usually on the neck, under the arms or in the groin. It is more common among Hispanics and African Americans, and is often associated with being overweight.

In addition to all medication and practices suggested by doctors, treatment of diabetes dry skin involves a few simple self-care measures. For instance, including more fish in the diet will provide your body with high-quality oils such as Omega-3, which will help your skin retain moisture and make it look younger. If you can't eat fish, you can try fish oil capsules from the local drugstore.

Drinking lots of fluids are also important to replenish the moisture lost during the day. Replenishing your thirsty dry skin is important, and while more trips to the restroom may be in order, the benefits of having healthy skin and more energy even with diabetes will outweigh the inconveniences.

Use lukewarm water when bathing or showering in lieu of hot water, as hot water tends to sap moisture and cause dry skin. Use a mild soap or shower moisturizer, and rinse and pat-dry yourself thoroughly. Use a moisturizer or shielding lotion immediately after pat-drying, while your skin is still damp, to trap the moisture in your skin. Make the switch to all-cotton underwear, since it allows air to move around your body better than synthetic materials.

If you feel you have diabetes or are not entirely sure, it would help to pay a visit to your doctor. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam and ask about your medical history. If diagnostic tests reveal that your dry skin is the result of diabetes, he may suggest treatments and refer you to a more qualified dermatologist.

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Are you sick and tired of comparing products looking for the best facial moisturizer for dry aging skin? Well here's an easy way you can find the best facial moisturizer for dry aging skin without all the comparison and trial-and-error.

Believe it or not, there are natural skin care substances available that treat dry skin while preventing and reversing the signs of aging. natural skin care is by far the most effective way to treat any skin conditions, as most natural substances are very compatible and similar to the natural oils and moisturizers your body creates.

Dry Skin

The main reason why your skin is dry is because your skin produces an insufficient amount of sebum, which is the oil secreted by the skin. But using extracts from natural sources like jojoba oil and maracuja will help moisturize dry skin by increasing sebum production. And as a bonus, these ingredients are also effective at smoothing out wrinkles, fine lines, and stretch marks.

Another natural substance to look for in a facial moisturizer for dry aging skin is grapeseed oil or babassu wax. These ingredients will create an invisible barrier around your skin to help retain moisture throughout the day. They're also effective at repairing skin tissue around the eyes and even help heal serious dry skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

Perhaps one of the most powerful natural substances you could find in a facial moisturizer for dry aging skin is wakame. Wakame is actually a special Japanese ingredient, which they refer to as the natural 'body preserver'. It's not only deeply moisturizing and soothing for dry and irritated skin, it also increases skin elasticity and helps preserve hyaluronic acid so it can help form strong bonds between collagen and elastin proteins.

If you didn't already know, collagen and elastin are the two most important structural proteins in your skin. They are responsible for keeping skin firm, elastic, and tone so that wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin cannot form easily.

But as you grow older, your body produces less and less collagen and elastin. But using a facial moisturizer for dry aging skin with an ingredient that stimulates the regrowth of collagen and elastin can dramatically prolong the aging process.

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