How To Care For Dry Sensitive Skin
- September 22, 2009
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Writer
Hilary_White
Music
James Panepinto
Voice Over Artist
Marci Fine
If you’re one of the 100 million Americans with dry, itchy skin, find relief with these home remedies and lifestyle tips.
You Will Need
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. orange juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil, divided
- Rose water
- Lime juice
- Moisturizer
- 1 tsp. honey
- Lavender oil
- 1 c. powdered milk
- 1/2 tbsp. almond oil
- A humidifier
- A soft cloth (optional)
- Tea tree oil (optional)
- Night cream (optional)
Step 1: Clean dry skin
Make a daily skin cleanser by mixing together an egg yolk, orange juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a few drops each of rose water and lime juice. Apply to your face, wait 15 minutes, rinse, and pat dry.
Use a soft cloth to dry your skin, and avoid rubbing.
Step 2: Moisturize
Moisturize immediately after your morning cleansing with a moisturizing cream. Thicker moisturizers provide a seal that keeps water from escaping.
Tea tree oil penetrates the skin’s cells. Add a drop to your moisturizing cream to keep your skin smooth.
Step 3: Apply a toning mask
Make a toning mask with the other egg, honey, a half-teaspoon olive oil, and a few drops of rose water. Apply, wait 15 minutes, rinse, and pat until the skin is damp.
Step 4: Use a night moisturizer
Use a thick cream moisturizer at night. Allow five minutes for absorption and then blot the excess.
Apply night cream a half-hour before going to bed to prevent puffiness around the eyes.
Step 5: Limit bath time
Limit bath time and use moisturizing soaps. Add lavender oil to bath water to promote moisture.
Step 6: Take a milk bath
Take a bath once a week with the powdered milk and almond oil in warm water.
Step 7: Use a humidifier
Use a humidifier, especially in the winter months.
Skin is your largest organ, weighing an average of eight pounds and measuring 22 square feet.
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Comments (1)
Good to know about this with winter coming up soon!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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