dry, flakey skin? Yuck yuck yuck. can you help?

Question

the skin of my chin is as dry as the Sahara, and has a ton of flakes. yuck!!! I put moisterizer on it, but that doesn't help!!! Help?

Answer 1

You need to exfoliate to get the dead skin off. Get a face scrub and use it a couple of times a week. This should help your skin absorb the moisturizer better.

Answer 2

Try exfoliating the flakes gently so moisturizer can be absorbed.

1) Avon Microdermabrasion Scrub

2) or this homemade mask:
1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt, 2 tbsp. honey & a bit of ground oatmeal. Apply a layer & leave it on for 10 mins. Rinse off w/ tepid water.

Yogurt - loosens dead skin cells
Honey - humectant w/ anti-bacterial properties
Oatmeal - optional; soothes & helps remove dry skin

Apply a good, thick moisturizer or hydrating mask afterwards.

Answer 3

Here are some ways to prevent dry skin. I hope this will help. 1. Avoid caffeine, smoking, and alcohol. They act as diuretics and are guaranteed to suck you dry! 2. Increase your water level. Drink up! Make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of pure water a day to keep your skin and body properly hydrated. Drink more if you’re super active. 3. Add oil to your bath. Add a tablespoon or so of almond, jojoba, olive, or hazelnut oil to your bath water after you’ve soaked for about 5 minutes. By soaking first, your skin gets plumped up by the water, then by adding the oil, it will seal in the absorbed moisture. 4. Protect your skin from the elements. Wind, sun, heat, cold, and dry office and airplane air can quickly cause or exacerbate the condition of dry skin. Apply a moisturizer before exposing your skin to these moisture-sapping conditions.

Answer 4

Most moisturizers use alcohol, mineral oils or petroleum jelly. All of this will dry you out more so this is probably what has happened to you. When it comes to moisturizers and you buy cheap, you buy crap! Go to Bee Royal Products (only available on-line) and get their Hydrating Creme Extreme. I know it will get rid of that dry skin forever. It is the only thing that has worked to completely eliminate my dry skin and it is made especially for your face. Be careful it is very concentrated so only use a little bit or you will have it all over.lol.

Answer 5

Use a good exfoliant first to get rid of dead skin, then use a good moisterizer that wont clog your pores.

Answer 6

i have scorisis (dry peely scaley skin) on my elbows and nothing really worked, not even medicated stuff. ...then i used this sample cream and worked like a charm. , green bottle and has a daisy flower on it......you can buy it at walmart for like 4$/bottle

Answer 7

Go to a Clinique counter. They will hook you up. My nose did the same thing.

Answer 8

go to a dermatologist

Answer 9

use a good mosturizer!