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Natural Moisture Control of Skin
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Many women find that their
skin becomes drier after the
age of 35.This may be a
welcome change for those who
suffered from oily skin earlier in
life, but women with normal or
dry skin may find that their
skin appears flaky, tight, and
lacks the lustrous appearance
that moisture imparts. Skin
dryness is caused not only by
moisture loss from the skin's
outer layer, but also from a lack
of moisture moving upward
from the underlying layers of
the skin. Applying a moisturizer
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softens and moisturizes the top layer of skin, but the effects are only temporary.
To have soft, pliable, moist skin, you need to lubricate your skin from the inside.
Drink at least six glasses of pure water daily and eat plenty of fresh vegetables and
fruits to keep your body tissues well-hydrated. Don't wait to drink until you are
thirsty because by then you are already dehydrated. Instead, keep a container of
water handy for sipping throughout the day. If you find plain water boring, try
making unsweetened or lightly sweetened herbal teas such as linden flower,
chamomile, or mint.
A moist external environment also provides moisture for your skin and helps to keep
cells plump. Use a humidifier during the winter months to counteract the drying
effects of indoor heating and also during the summer if you use air conditioning or if
you live in a dry climate. Misting your skin frequently with pure mineral water or a
facial mist containing floral waters and aromatherapy essential oils provides an
immediate and refreshing boost of moisture for your skin throughout the day.
Soaking in a warm bath is an effective way of hydrating the skin of your entire body.
Avoid excessively hot water, because it can remove protective oils from your skin.
After a 15-minute soak, massage your body with an aromatherapy oil while you are
still wet from the bath, and then gently pat your skin dry with a towel. The thin
layer of aromatherapy oil acts as a protective barrier that prevents the evaporation
of moisture that your skin has absorbed from the bath.
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About Author:
Krishan Bakhru is the Editor of Natural Beauty , Free Aromatherapy Recipes
Cat Food Recipes & Dog Food Recipes
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