Senin, 31 Maret 2014

How Men Can Fight Dry Skin

By Liam Duffey


Dry skin is a very common problem, more so amongst men than women. This is primarily because there are more men who neglect a routine of proper skin care than there are women. They might continue to ignore the unpleasantness, even when their hands begin to bleed due to cracking. This is not just painful; it creates an opening in your body's natural shield against bacteria and viruses. This puts you at a much higher risk of infection. While skin care often isn't the most pressing issue on a man's mind, there are certain steps that he should take if he suffers from seriously dry skin.

First things first: you'll need moisturizer. Skin naturally creates its own layer of moisturizer composed of oils and lipids. This prevents your skin from losing so much moisture that you end up looking like a lizard man. But not everyone has the same genes are the same, and some people just aren't able to generate enough to compensate for the climate they live in or how much they wash their hands. Certain health issues also have the potential to cause dry skin.

Applying moisturizers might not win you any points in the manly department, but just sitting there and letting your hands become painfully dry and cracked is frankly stupid. So, picking a good moisturizer is one of the keys. You may have to do some experimenting before you settle on a product that works to your needs and tastes, since there are many, many brands available. Once you find one that shows good results without being overly greasy, you can stick to that.

Nothing is ever simple, unfortunately, and even good moisturizers have the potential to exacerbate dry skin if not used correctly. Most products contain elements that form a seal over your skin to keep the moisture locked away underneath. But if there's no moisture to lock in, the seal will instead keep it out. It's best to take some water and splash it on your face before you put the lotion or cream on.

While still on the subject of splashing water on the skin, just remember that everything has the potential to be overdone. Showering is relaxing, and is essential to feeling clean and smelling good. But spending too much time under a hot shower can have adverse effects on the skin. Try to limit the amount of time you spend under the showerhead.

Soaps can dry your skin out quite a bit. If possible, try to find milder, unscented types, avoiding the stronger and antibacterial ones unless you need some serious cleaning.

The main reason people have seasonal dry skin is because the humidity levels drop dramatically in fall and winter. The best way to fight this is to control your own habitat's humidity level with a humidifier. You can create your own personal climate in your home that helps manage dry skin any time of year.




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