Skin Care Tips

Even if you become a master at applying make-up, it would look imperfect on an imperfect skin. Very few women are gifted with a soft and tender skin. Very often there is some skin problem, like a too dry skin or a too oily one. Some women have a combination or patchwork skin.

Dry Skin Problem

Human skin contains a certain amount of moisture or oil. Sometimes this moisture is consumed completely before it can be replaced. This results in the skin being dry. In such cases, a rich cream cleanser should be used instead of soap and water. A very mild skin tonic may be used after cleansing the sun. Astringent lotions are not for a dry skin.

About once a week wash your face with the juice of melon, which is good for dry skin.

A dry skin demands tender care from you. You must preserve whatever natural oil your skin contains. Besides, it needs extra oils to fight out its dryness. A good nourishing cream should be used twice or thrice daily. Use a good moisturizing lotion before applying make-up.

After removing make-up, an application of nourishing cream helps in keeping your skin moist and greasy. Women with a dry skin need a facial once a week.

If you do not want to use a readymade face pack, prepare one at home, by mixing the yolk of an egg with two tablespoons of milk and half a teaspoon of honey. Apply this on your face and leave on for about fifteen minutes. Then wash with lukewarm water.

Over-exposure to the sun further dries the skin and gives it a leathery look. Milk mixed with melted butter helps soften the dry skin.

Lanolin, egg yolks, apple juice, peach juice sour cream, melon juice, milk, honey and crushed almonds are helpful for a dry skin. The only consolation for people with a dry skin is that they are spared the agony of acne and pimples