Remedies for dry skin sufferers

dry skin Dry skin and sagging skin are problems that plague women and men as they get older.

Glands in the skin produce less oil as you age, which can lead to dry skin and itchy skin.

Collagen and elastin are responsible for the firmness and elasticity of the skin. They can also undergo changes that lead to drier and sagging skin.

Dry skin can make skin problems such as wrinkles even worse. However, the dryness, loss of suppleness and support of the underlying fat can be dealt with.

What you can do about dry skin

The itchy, flaky feeling symptomatic of dry skin can be combated by using moisturizer directly after bathing. This natural skin care technique is effective because it seals in moisture while the skin is still damp.

Avoid hot water baths, as this can irritate your skin further; warm water is much healthier. Bath oils are also generally not recommended, as they make the surface of your tub or shower floor slippery and can cause you to fall.

Look for moisturizers with petrolatum, lanolin or hyaluronic acid – these special ingredients are specially formulated to minimize dry skin. Alpha hydroxy acids are also important, as they remove dead skin cells by exfoliation and allow more moisturizer to penetrate the surface of your skin.

More aggressive treatments

For those who want better results, squalene and retinoic acid are great for plumping the skin and are effective against sagging skin.

In particular, retinoic acid is very effective when regularly used in conjunction with alpha hydroxyl acids for fighting acne, improving skin tone and reducing age spots. The FDA has approved it for use in reversing the effects of the sun.

Exfoliation is also useful for removing old, deadened layers of dry skin cells and bringing out the radiant, healthy skin beneath. Reduce sagging skin, improve skin elasticity, and exfoliate at the same time by considering microdermabrasion.

Conclusion

You can use the techniques and ingredients outlined above to combat dry skin and sagging skin. Start with moisturizers and creams with alpha hydroxyl acids and retinoic acid. For even better results, consider microdermabrasion to as an effective measure for bringing youthful vigor back to your skin.