Dry skin – quite unpleasant and a fairly widespread phenomenon, and about it is better to know the truth.

Myth 1. Dry skin – the result of dehydration.

True. Dehydration resulting from loss of moisture due to violations of the effectiveness of the barrier function, creating skin “protective mantle”.

Dry skin is different reduced sebum. Lack of nutrients leads to loss of elasticity and premature aging. Dehydration is possible and normal, and dry, and even for oily skin.

Getting rid of the problem. The first step is to ask why skin is suffering (lack of nutrients, moisture, or all together). Dry skin is smooth, subtle, without the express far. Dehydrated different feeling of tightness arising after washing, the presence of flaking.

Myth 2. Dry skin – from birth.

True. Primary dryness (dry skin), is indeed a hereditary “gift”. But dehydration (secondary dry) – problem-acquired. It may be a consequence of improper use of cosmetics, nutritional imbalances (especially severe fasts and strict diets).

Getting rid of the problem. Need to pick up a protective cream, applied before going out on air. Mineral oils, due to which their sensitivity to UV increases, should be deleted.

Need to humidify the air in the room. The ration is necessary to introduce nuts, grains, fresh vegetables, fruits and vegetables, fatty fish and vegetable oils.

Myth 3. Dry skin is increased due to exposure to water.

True. The paradox, but actually contributes to the water drying skin. After all, under its influence destroyed protective film, and so weak in problem skin. But for the application of protective cosmetics need to clean the skin, which is impossible without water.

Getting rid of the problem. Clear skin is necessary with foam and jelly, which washed away the mineral or boiled water. Impermissible use of gels, soaps, as well as any products containing alcohol.

Myth 4. Dry skin requires a nutritious cream for dehydrated – you need moisturizer.

True. Any skin needs moisture to prevent dehydration. But vitamins and nutritional support are addressed, especially dry skin. All the creams have a complex action with a predominance of one direction.

Getting rid of the problem. One picked up correctly cream solves the problem better than batteries of different jars.

Myth 5. Proper care will solve all problems.

True. Sometimes we have to resort to skin care products.

Getting rid of the problem. You can choose the right treatment with dermatologist.

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