Dry natural skin care

Test your skin for dryness. Pick up some skin between your thumb and index finger and let it go. If it doesn’t bounce back immediately then your skin may be dehydrated. This test will only work if you are under 55. On older people the skin’s elastic is much weaker.

If you suffer from dry skin you may find while you are pregnant the conditions gets worse. During pregnancy everything about you is increasing! This includes the volume of blood your body carries to supply and feed the growing baby. As a result the moisture from your skin is diverted elsewhere leaving your skin extra dry. Your first line of defence should always be to make sure you are drinking enough water for your body.

From about the age of 30 it’s very natural for your skin to become a little drier. Our bodies go through lots of hormone changes which produce changes to our skin. Sebum and elasticity is reduced in older skin making it much drier than a younger skin. To prevent wrinkles, try applying our facial oil (at the bottom of the page) before applying your moisturiser. Aromatherapy oils can penetrate much deeper into the skin therefore nourishing at a much deeper level than a moisturiser which protects us by causing a barrier between our skin and the outside world. By giving your skin that extra bit of moisture you will delay the onset of wrinkles.

If your skin is dry then it may be flaking. Flakiness is only dead skin coming away from the surface. This happens even in normal skin, however in dry skin it’s more pronounced. It’s important to exfoliate regularly in order to keep dry flaking skin at bay. Why not try our Oatmeal and Yoghurt exfoliate below?

A dry skin brush exfoliate requires a soft facial brush preferably with natural bristles. Before washing your face while your skin is still dry massage your face gently with the brush. This will remove dead skin cells, improve blood and lymphatic circulation. A dry skin brush can also be used to brush the whole body for overall improved skin condition. Follow a dry skin brush by using a creamy cleanser and rinse off.

Step 1. Remove make-up from your eyes with an oil based eye make-up remover.

Step 2. Choose a creamy cleanser which will melt away dirt and make-up from the skin’s surface.

Step 3. Splash cold water onto your skin to increase the blood supply and therefore increase oxygen and nourishment supplies.

Step 4. Exfoliate at least once a week.

Step 5. Apply a face mask once a week. Why not try making your own?

Step 6. Before apply a moisturiser suitable for dry skin apply a small amount of facial oil.

Step 7. Sun is an enemy of all skin types - use a suncream.

Softening oil for dry skin This is a WOW treatment to prevent wrinkles.

• 4 drops of geranium
• 4 drops of chamomile
• 2 drops of lemon
• 2 drops of lavender
• 2 tbls sweet almond oil

Mix the above ingredients together and apply a small coin size amount to your skin, morning and night.

Essential oils are so good for dry natural skin. For more information click here

• 2 tbsp fine oatmeal
• 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
• 1 tbsp almond oil

Yoghurt Cleanser

Yoghurt is a great natural cleanser and will leave your skin feeling smooth.

• 5 tbls yoghurt
• 1 tbls wheat germ

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Mature Skin The secret of maintaining a smooth, healthy complexion : as your skin matures the key to healthy skin is a routine which suits your lifestyle.

Facial Skin Toner A facial skin toner removes every last trace of cleanser and prevents pores from blocking and causing blemishes.

Cooling Eye Masks are heaven for tired eyes.

Facial Steam Recipes are an excellent way to get rid of blackheads.

Exfoliation happens naturally all the time. Dead cells flake off our bodies daily leaving room for new fresh cells underneath.