the skin on my face is so dry it's flaking off every day!!! Help??

Question

I moisturize it every day as soon as i get out of the shower, but it's still flaky. Are there any really good moisturisers around that i could use to make my skin smooth again? I have also tried exfoliaters, and although it helped a bit, it didn't solve the problem. (I'm from Aus, and don't have a credit card, so any products would have to be accessible in australian chemists, stores etc etc)
Thanks heaps!

Answer 1

First, not all moisturizers are the same. Any that have water as the first ingredient will actually dehydrate your skin even more. Just like when you sit in a bathtub and turn into a prune. Because the water is stripping the acid mantle (protective layer) from your face. Look for something that will bind moisture to your skin, like Hylauronic acid. Shea butter and aloe are also good ingredients. I have mixed them together (1:4parts) and used that on my skin.
Second, you need to increase the amount of water and fruits and veggies. You need to solve this problem from the inside out. That is the way skin grows, so it's only natural.
Are you using the proper skin care for you skin type? And only wash at night. If you wash too often it will just strip moisture from your skin. While you sleep you are not in pollution, make-up or the environment, so there really isn't anything you need to get off your skin anyway.
Do you have Biotherm available at any department stores there? That is what I use and recommend. sorry if this seems a little smashed together and confusing, but there are so many factors to consider, and a professional visit to a esthetician would probably do alot more good than I can on a computer half way around the world.

Answer 2

Hi, it's so weird that you posted this question cos my b/f had this exact same issue recently. What we came up with was a couple of things. 1. Bepanthen, it is an antiseptic/nappy rash cream - this worked best. He put it on his face before bed every night for a week. Be careful of getting it in your eyes though. 2. Footcare heal and balm care. I use this on my lips, (odd I know) but it is the best ever lip balm and I think it would sort your face out. 3. Vaseline/ Regular petroleum jelly, I say this because it is virtually the same consistency as the first two options but is way cheaper, plus Vaseline works for just about anything. We live in Aus too so you should have no issues getting these things. One more thing, with the first two things, I would recommend doing a patch test to check if you react or not. You shouldn't, but to be safe apply a small amount to your inner wrist and then wait for 48 hours. If it's all good then go for it. Good luck

Answer 3

I have the same problem.
Go see the doctor. It may be a skin illness called Eczema. It's when your skin is itchy, flaky, and sometimes painful.

Here are some tips to keep your skin treated:

+ DO NOT use products like OXY to get rid of acne/pimples. It dries the skin.
+ DO NOT take hot showers. Warm/Cold showers are best for your skin.
+ Once you get out of the shower, put lotion/creams on to lock in the moisture.
+ Use Dermatologist Recommended moisturizers.
+ Stray away from perfumes and products with fragrances.

Answer 4

use a gentle scrub every other day to once a week. it should remove dead flaky skin.

also instead of just washing your face with any soap in the shower, use a FACE wash, a gentle one that's oil free. The soap you use on you body is too rough for your face and could be causing it to overdry and peel.
use an astringent too. this is a liquid used after washing the face to close the pores and remove excess make-up, soap residue, and dead skin. Just make sure it doesn't have too high content of alcohol. That could dry your skin out.
THEN, use your moisturizer. And if you have any zits, hit them with spot treatment before you moisturize.

=] All this stuff isn't too expensive. You could get them for less than 15 dollars.

Answer 5

you may be dehydrated. make sure that you are drinking enough water everyday.
having flaky skin skin does not always mean that the problem is cosmetic. you may also have a vitamin deficiancy. make sure that you have a balanced diet. if you covered all those necessary areas then the next thing you might want to research is whether or not you have a skin condition called eczema or dermatitis. if its not either one of those then try a deep moisturizing mask or use olive oil to moisturize your skin. if oyu opt for the olive oil only use at night because if you use it in the morning then your skin may look too oily. check it out!
good luck.

Answer 6

exfoliating may actually be making your problem worse. dont use a harsh exfoliant on dry skin. instead try using a weekly mask that both moisturizes and exfoliates (honey and oat mask from The Body Shop is good). and then moisturize daily with a good moisturizer for dry skin. i recommend using Vitamin E cream from the Body Shop you can even use the night cream during the day if you need to as it will provide you with extra moisturization.

Answer 7

After u clean it at night put vaseline all over ur face. b sure to rub it in leaving it a lil past smooth so it won't b dripping everywhere and getting on everything. if that doesn't work go to a dermatologists.

Answer 8

Contact an herbal specialist. They have poison remedies to cure all sorts of natural mutations. Are you natural? If not seek an evolutionist or barber surgeon.

Answer 9

the problem could be how u r washing your skin. exfoliates are not good for dry skin unless is the creamy kind. still a dermatologist would be your best choice. This link is very good:
http://www.healthline.com/search?q1=dermatology%20online&utm_source=dermatology&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=serp&utm_term=dermatology%20online

Answer 10

go ask a doctor 4 a speaical lotion 4 flakey skin