Mostly on my face, it goes away when i use moisturiser, and it only seems to happen as the weather gets colder. I also get very mild dandruff but i deal with that just by using shampoos which seem to work fine. Do you know what it is, it's not a big problem as i can get rid of it by moisturising, but how can i prevent it from happening in the first place, because it's worrying and also i'd be scared to have a shower at a friend's house.
2006-10-02 12:08:09 · 30 answers · asked by THJE 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Your soap is too drying for your skin. Try a soap like Dove, which has moisterizers in it.
2006-10-02 12:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Do you use hot water? People who tend to use hot water so that the mirror steams up tend to have more dry skin. Older people also have dry skin because they have less oils in their skin as they get older. There is a shampoo for dry skin made my Aveeda which is called scalp benefits to help dry scalp. I am not saying you are old because I do not know your age.
Try to use a tad less hot water if you are using hot water like I do. I also have to use moisturizer and lotion. I am almost 40 and I never had a problem with dry skin until about 5 or 6 years ago. When the weather gets colder we turn the heat on and it dries our skin out too. It is normal. Try some extra moisturizer at night.
2006-10-02 19:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could either be hard water or soap that is too strong for your skin. I have the same problem. You know what finally worked for me, which took twenty-five years of my life to discover?! Get a good skin exfoliate like Swiss Ives and rub it all over your face really good for about five minutes once per week(I know it sound kind of dumb, but really works). This takes off all the dead skin cells that sit on the surface of your skin and cause an ashy appearance. Use a quality face moisturizer afterward. I found out this is what the movie stars do. It makes your skin as smooth as a babies butt! It also takes away all the blackheads!!
2006-10-02 19:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason this happens is because you have sensitive skin and certain chemicals in your cleanser combined with the temperature of your water is causing your skin to react. People with sensitive skin usually have one season that their skin does not like your happens to be cold weather. I recommend that you change your body wash to anything made for sensitive skin and contains a moisturizer, you should also change your shampoo to a product that controls dandruff and also contains a moisturizer. Finally you should also invest in a lotion made for sensitive skin. After you have made these changes don't expect to see results for at least 2 weeks, however the problem will never completely go away your skin is sensitive and that unfortunately is something that you will always have, however should the problem ever worsen or become painful see your doctor immediately and he or she will arrange for you to see a dermatologist.
2006-10-02 19:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by Genevieve P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First it is probably too hot a shower you are taking and that is zapping all the moisture out of your skin. And second, it is natural for the skin to become dry(and itchy & flaky) in the fall winter months because the air is drier due to heaters being run... this can even be in the car when you are running that heater.... so... just take warm showers and use a good moisturizer.... most people have this problem... you are not wierd.
2006-10-02 19:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by DrVodka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hot water is drying out your face, use cooler water, or take shorter showers, or the soap might even be drying out your skin. So use soaps with no or little alcohol. Also put lotion on regularly, after showers and other times in the day.
Hope your skin gets less dry
Good Luck
2006-10-02 19:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by mbpkat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry its probably only the shampoo or shower gel your using or leave a window open the room could be too warm try using a face mask before getting into the shower also another problem could be if the water is too hot alot of people get this so dont be afraid to shower at your friends it probably even happens to her
2006-10-02 19:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap and hard water are the culprits. Change to an oatmeal bar, especially for your face. I found at my local drug store a bar Yardley, it is not expensive,smells better than soap. You will need to keep applying moisturizer. Dandruff is another issue, and as you said you have that under control.
2006-10-02 19:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by avll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.The soap that you are using is taking the oil out of your skin,colder weather doesn't help either try using a moisturizer soap like Dove. Don't use a soap that says deodorizer because it will take the oil out of your skin.I have the same problem.
2006-10-02 19:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by tiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin drys naturally after being wet, dependng on whether you choose to drip dry or use a towel. Your best solution would be to constantly keep you skin moist by submersion in liquid. To do this, you will need some from of breathing apparatus to survive under water, or whatever liquid you choose to use.
2006-10-03 04:59:13 · answer #10 · answered by Climie Fisher's Climbing Fra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because soap and water dry your skin. I use soy pete's lotion bars that are amazing and they work! So do the oils he has for moisturizing and conditioning the skin. I also use the shaving oil and my skin feels so soft all day, I never need lotion on my legs anymore. He doesn't put alcohol in it to dry your skin either. Try it you will love it!
http://www.soypete.com/
2006-10-02 21:54:44 · answer #11 · answered by LNZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋