Dry Skin Problem?

Question

I have very dry skin and as a result I'm noticing a lot of lines on my face as well as having flaky and sore itchy skin and the texture feels a little rough. I use a face wash every day and moisturise with Olay daily moisturiser. However, my skin really suffered this winter as I now work in windowless office so my skin looks parched. Because my skin looks so bad I cover it up with Maxfactor powder Facefinity foundation for my work day but I guess it just makes matters worse. Any advice of how I can rehydrate my skin and restore it's suppleness? By the way, am in my late twenties if that helps somewhat.

Thanks

Answer 1

Firstly, I would stop using that powder.
I like using moisturizers by the brand Cetaphil, and I put it on right after I wash my skin.
If you want a natural solution, I occasionally make this little facial thing with cucumber, oatmeal, yogurt, and honey. They moisturize my skin really well.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Try Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream. Body Shop do a little bottle of Almond oil which you could use a night. Stop using a power foundation this will make things a lot worse. Try going without foundation or just pop some on your cheeks and they use bronzer to give a bit of colour. Drink plenty of water, eat well etc. Don't use a face wash, use a cream cleanser instead and remove with damp cotton wool pads. If you can afford it, try the Clinque range for dry skin. Ensure that any toner that you use is completely free of alcohol.

Answer 3

Take a supplement of Omega 3. It moisturizes the skin from the inside out, clears up dry patches and makes skin really smooth and supple. You should notice some difference in a couple of days.

Answer 4

Switch to liquid foundation and check out olays line of hydrating lotions. Specifically look for dry skin. As for the flaking skin and roughness, use saint ives apricot scrub, it works great whenever I have dry skin, it takes it right off and is pretty gentle for a scrub, get the exfoliation kind. Good luck

Answer 5

Eat a balanced diet with the right fats (especially olive oil and coconut oil). Try an all natural moisturizer with CoQ10 in it. Also try applying coconut oil topically. Your face will feel greasy for about 45 mins then look very healthy

Answer 6

very simple, put jonson baby oil on face every night before sleep. This will nourish your skin thoroghly and then you can put any type of makeup in the morning.

Answer 7

my face gets dry sometimes to its sooooo annoying grr but anywayz i use E45,st ives apricot scrub and sometimes baby oil make sure you get a good moisturiser good luck x x

Answer 8

Johnsons baby lotion (this is what I use religiously) or maybe E45 cream....also try Aqeous Cream fro dry or chapped skin...from any pharmacy/chemist.

Answer 9

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:-- Dry skin control
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/12/dry-skin.html#name1

Answer 10

find your nearest LUSH SHOP and try DREAM CREAM. This is a fantastic product that i could not live without
ps drink more water to flush out toxins