Let me start by saying I'm not a dermatologist. I'm not in the medical field at all, as a matter of fact. But due to the fact that I lived with a dry skin (eczema, psoriasis, call it whatever you want) for most of my 38 years, I feel a little qualified to talk about skin care. In this article I will share with you the advice, tips and tricks I've discovered through years of trial and error.
If you read this, you or someone you know is probably a kind of dry skin condition. I know from experience how annoying, frustrating and painful scaly red patches can be. I remember very much my senior year in high school when my skin condition grave was, and gave a few dry, itchy spots for the big red, blotchy, scaly scaly patches on the body (including my face and scalp , oh joy). Believe me, there is hope - not despair! It takes some time, we have to change some habits, maybe a few changes in diet, perhaps some emotional changes - but you can do better.
So, with that said, what follows is my small contribution of skin care tips to help you get started.
1. AVOID the stress!
I mention this first because I think it is very important - not only to the condition of your skin but also your general well-being as a person. In all the information I have read and heard about the treatment of skin diseases, stress is rarely mentioned.
However, I found that without fail, every time in my life where I let the stress overwhelm me, an outbreak of eczema is not far behind. I'm not necessarily stress causes dry skin, but I think it certainly aggravates dry skin condition.
Avoid stress and prolong your life, follow these tips:
· Think back to the most painful, stressful thing that happened in your life. You've survived, do not you? Wear it like a badge of honor. No matter how terrible, insane or desperate situation may seem, you will survive. And if you look back on it, in retrospect, it probably will not be that bad.
• Do not sweat the small stuff - and believe me, all his tricks.
• Go with God. Hey, an eternal salvation, while the rest is a cinch, right?
2. Do not spend an hour in hot shower
If you're like me, it's hard. I love taking long, hot showers, hot and humid (sometimes even while enjoying a drink for adults). And, because life is short, I still allow myself regularly. But overall I have cut way.
If you can, take a shower or bath every day (if you're lucky to have a comfortable job as me, you do not get too sweaty anyway). If you need to bathe every day, the short of it - a three-minute shower is the best and also helps conserve water.
3. KEEP IT WET BABY
OK, so you're good. You've blown your shower yesterday, you took a shower today just 3 minutes (warm). Now, before arriving in the towel, while still wet, take a nice big spoonful of your favorite moisturizer / lotion (for me lotion or Aveeno Burt's Bees) and rub the whole body. Ask your girlfriend / boyfriend / significant other will get back (What you do not have someone to get you back? This is a book everyone, friend).
Now the creamy goodness in your skin for 60 seconds. Okay, now you can get your towel. But wait! Dry before you read the next tip.
4. Wipe your ass NOT YOUR SKIN
This title is a bit graphic, but point taken. Wipes your skin is the worst thing you can do! What you should do your skin is dry. Yes, I know you think "that will spill and I do pat", and "it will not make that much difference." That's exactly what I thought when the dermatologist told me to my skin and not dry. But I was only 16 then and did not listen to anyone tell me anything. What's your excuse?
5. BATH Oatmeal
You've probably seen the packet of powdered oats pharmacy preferred. I used the brand (Aveeno) and generics. Not cheap - buy the brand name ones. They have less filler and more effective.
When I start a division of itchy, scaly skin is the first thing I do is start filling the tub with warm water and pour the oatmeal package under the tap, everything you have and stir well. I go to enjoy a solid 30-60 minutes. If you have dry skin around your eyes like me, a damp washcloth in the water to the oats and place it on your eyes while you dip. Oatmeal - not just for breakfast anymore!
6. Damn my eyes!
As I said when I escape I get that dry, flaky skin around my eyes to get. He is the absolute worst, because it is a very sensitive area, and around my eyes all I tend to do everything worse. So - with the oatmeal bath as above, I should like to do to relieve the itching and dryness around my eyes, I cut two thin slices of cucumber and put on my eyes (ok, first, I close my eyes). Then I put my mask gel, which was cooled in the refrigerator (you can get to the pharmacy). Then I lie and stress for about 30 minutes to one hour. Repeat if necessary.
When I lotion to my eyes, I use the Burt's Bees Honey and milk mixture.
7. Fish oil - yum, yum
Much of my success in getting rid of my dry skin condition, I am convinced, in my use of supplements. The two main ones I take fish oil and vitamin E and multivitamins. I used to take fish oil per day, but my skin actually started over oil, I take one or two times a week cut. Vitamin E and I take multivitamins every day. And in case you're worried, not the capsules of fish oil does not taste dirty (at least I do not think they do - maybe I'm just very used to).
8. WET than air!
I live in the desert, a key to my dry skin just the blues was to get a humidifier. In fact, I have two to one above and one below. She may be a problem, you are always replenishing the water in the dang things. Then there are the filters, you need to buy them, not cheap. That said, you need it. Maybe two. She definitely will pump moisture into the air and your skin dry.
OK, if you live on the Gulf Coast and the humidity is 120%, you do not need. Otherwise one to get. Mine is a unit of Sears Kenmore, works very well.
9. Drink plenty of water - DUH
I know everyone always says to eight glasses of water a day to drink. Your personal trainer, the doctor on the evening news, your mother - none of them will shut up already.
But it is true - Drink eight glasses of water a day and you feel and look better. You'll lose weight. You brighten skin. You become rich and famous (maybe). You get to spend more time wondering why you do not repaint the bathroom.
So yes, I know you already know, and yes I know you do not, shut up and drink your water.
10. NO soft drinks, beer, Margarita, ETC.
Now that you drink water, do not be tempted to enjoy your favorite soda or adult beverage. But if you are, forget it! Caffeine and alcohol act as a diuretic, making you lose all that water you drink yourself.
OK, maybe you are not going to give up sodas or margaritas (I hope you are old enough, by the way). This is good. Remember, as with all things, moderation is best.
11. BEVERAGE your vegetables
I hate vegetables. Really. Still, because I'm a guy. And I would not be surprised if a lack of fruits and vegetables at least did not help my skin condition.
A few months ago I came across an extra vegetables in my local Costco. This is called fresh fruits and vegetables. It is in liquid form and comes in a green bottle. It contains over 40 fruit and vegetables, some of which, I swear I'd never even heard of. I tried things like this in the past and always made me gag so I would take a few days close. This thing is different: it tastes decent (my 10 year old son loves it - that has contributed to my losing a bet and fifty U.S. dollars to pay for one game for the Wii, but that's another story).
Anyway, this stuff has increased my energy, I felt better and I think really helped my skin. Maybe you're a good person who already eat all fruits and vegetables in your daily value (good for you). But if not, get some of these things, or something similar - you will not regret.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
Okay, here's what I forgot to take the top (hey, nobody's perfect). Not crabs. Scratching is bad. Really bad. I used to scratch a lot, sometimes even in my sleep. I wish I could say I had a really cool solution I found to help me stop scratching, but the truth is that I'm married. That led me to sleep in a bed with my wife. Which in turn led to his slap my hand every time I start scratching. Viola, problem solved scratch. It took a while but they finally conditioning (Pavlov right). I heard people say they socks on their hands to prevent scratching. Try it, it would work. Or just get married.
Make sure you try the products hypoallergenic (meaning essentially non-irritating to the skin). Your skin is sensitive and probably even some of these so-called hypoallergenic products will irritate him. Yet, things that are not hypoallergenic will surely irritate.
Use liquid soap. Again, I'm sort of Guy Aveeno, but any kind of soap is much better than the stuff bar.
13. CLIPPERS
I'm a guy, when talking about shaving my face here (sorry ladies, I have no opinion on the leg shaving, but maybe some of those apply).
Guys, before you shave to clean and prepare your skin. I want to use Nivea face wash sensitive. The Nivea for Men products are great - I have very sensitive skin and I was able to get the facial cleanser and shaving the sensitive post used with excellent results. For the real part of the Gillette Fusion shaving I use HydraGel ultra-sensitive and a 3-blade razor. To avoid irritating your skin, you must shave twice - ". Against the grain" the first time you shave "with the grain", the second time Taking this extra step will significantly reduce the bumps and irritation the skin.
14. FREAKY weird and solutions for the skin SEC
Now, from the files of the strange and bizarre, here's my favorite use for odd treat dry skin. Be warned, I have not tried one of these yourself (What do you think I'm crazy?)
* Eat a shark liver. Or if you are a little less adventurous, there may be capsules of shark liver oil?
* Use Conditioner - all over his body. OK, I think it's not too weird, but I've never tried. If you try it and it makes hair grow all over the back, Do not Blame Me.
* Mash a banana into a paste and rub on affected areas. Leave on 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Beware of monkeys.
* Swimming in green tea. I do not know what it takes to get a bath tea bags of green tea, you have to let me know. Bonus points if you actually drink in the bathtub.
* Combine the whole milk and mustard into a paste. Apply to the affected areas and let sit for 30 minutes. Rubbing the inside of a banana skin (He goes bananas again - perhaps the monkeys know something we do not?)
* Drinking urine (No, I did not invent it). Local people say drinking urine can dry your skin, like colds, sore teeth and baldness cure. Not sure if you yourself or someone else to drink? Yes Pee!
* Drink castor oil. If you think this might be a pleasant alternative to the urine option above, do not be so sure. In fact, I tried it when I was young (my dad heard a friend of a friend than a spoonful of castor oil per day would cure my eczema). Well, I tried. Once. Frankly, I have no words in describing the taste. Get a bottle and try it yourself.
* Other oils: Emu oil, olive oil and coconut oil are all supposed remedies for dry skin. Try all three in your bathroom next door, maybe you can invent something new that works ...
The yolk *. For the dry skin of the face that is oh so nice, mix one egg yolk with a tablespoon of mayonnaise or yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. Applied to the skin, let dry and wash with warm water. Watch out for bears.
38 years Skin Care Tips
