Its deficiency results in abnormalities in the epidermis. It is therefore essential hydration, because dry skin can lead to even have problems with asthma, for example as stated by the Department of Dermatology at the University del Valle, or other sensitivities in epidermal barrier.

What is dry skin?

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and the core structure to retain water in the skin. Comprises about 20 layers of epidermal cells, which form the skin barrier prevents dehydration of the body and the entry of foreign substances into the skin.

In normal situations, should contain from 10 to 15% water. When this concentration decreases, there is skin dryness or xerosis. Dry skin is more fragile, rough, and dull and is more prone to skin diseases like eczema or infections.

It also makes it visible wrinkling. It may be a physiologically dry skin, pathological (ichthyosis), and iatrogenic (sun exposure, swimming in pools hyperchlorination, medications such as retinoids, etc.).

Importance of Hydration

Faced with a cosmetic, one of the most important qualities is that it is moisturizing. The moisturizers leave skin smooth and soft with a natural looking healthy glow. Restore elasticity hydration of the stratum corneum, so that the skin is more firm and strong. In short, the skin becomes better looking, healthier and rejuvenated.

How to conserve water in the skin

The essential structure is the stratum corneum. There are three structures that allow you to keep this water content.

Hydrolipid: A skin film located on the surface of the stratum corneum into contact with the outside. It originates from the sebaceous secretion of the skin, secretion sudoral and the remains of desquamated epidermal cells. This mantle exerts its antimicrobial action by acid pH (acid mantle of the skin).

Natural moisturizing factor: the most important natural mechanism to conserve moisture in the stratum corneum. It consists of a set of hydrosoluble molecules present in the stratum corneum and in the free surface of the skin. These substances are formed primarily from filaggrin. The filaggrin protein is essential for proper formation of the keratin of the epidermis. Allows keratin filaments adhering to one another, providing a compact structure.

Lipid bilayer. Is formed by the arrangement of bricks and mortar of cells of the stratum corneum. The bricks are cells and cement substances are fatty nature are arranged between them. The most important are ceramides, free fatty acids such as linoleic and cholesterol. This provision allows lipid bilayer selective passage of substances through the skin, and is the basis for topical treatments in dermatology, including moisturizers.

Important: Professor Onofre Sanmartin says Jimenez, Professor Dermatology Catholic University of Valencia and member of the AEDV (Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology), that the ideal time for the application of a cosmetic is after a shower or bath, to take advantage external supply of water obtained.

The problem for many starts when you begin to see wrinkles on the face and this is the time required to improve the “envelope” in other words, the skin.

Treatment is recommended based on natural cosmetics and with the help of the feed. It is very important to check the area of the face and hands, without doubt are the most exposed.

Take note that here we try to do a review on attitudes to be taken off the damaged skin.

For a beautiful skin hydrated and must:

Eating properly. This requires eating fruits and vegetables that provide water to the body. Nuts that although they have more calories are contributors of vitamins and antioxidants, is consumed occasionally.

Have ready vegetable oils, e.g. rosehip, sweet almond, avocado, etc… These are ideal in providing water to the body, especially when the skin is very dry. The rosehip offers a restorative effect for the same.

Give baths with herbs or herbal tea of these are a good idea. For example: chamomile, soothing, lemon balm, olive, grapes among others, functions as an antioxidant.

Use essential oils such as chamomile.

Do not make bad use of both hot and cold water. This causes the skin to dry. On the skin of your face with lots of cream at various stations. Try to stay away from snuff.

For all this is that our skin care is very important and for that keep the skin well hydrated is essential. Here the water is key, and drink water every day is one of the best techniques to keep our skin well hydrated.

This will detail some tips for hydration of our skin:

You mix two tablespoons of water and honey, placing well in a small fire, then adds 125 centimeters of milk and an egg yolk. Stir until a smooth paste is achieved. This mixture is applied to the skin has cooled, leaving it on for 20 minutes.

Another alternative is to boil a lettuce leaf, to select the extract and with the help of a cotton passing over the skin.

There are also teas to our skin care based balm, carrot and chamomile. After boiling, strain and add what you need three tablespoons of honey and apply on the skin.

Another option is to mix homemade mask yogurt with two tablespoons of lemon oil and three. After mixing is applied to our skin in circular motions. The effect on the dermis that produces yogurt is kept clean and absorbs the beneficial properties of sunflower and lemon balances the PH of the skin.

We encourage you to take care in this new stage!

But the problem is further increased if your baby’s skin is very dry. In this case you should follow some recommendations, especially when bathing.

Of course, to optimally care for the skin of small ideally, always check with your pediatrician or other specialist in the subject, but meanwhile we can give you a general level some very basic tips, simple and effective that the doctor probably will also indicate:

You can bathe your baby every time you think necessary, but keep in mind some fundamental things, such as those detailed below:

1) Water Temperature: You should always be warm.

2) Soap: try to be glycerin, oat or neutral. Avoid perfumed, as they often cause more dryness in the dermis.

3) Creams: several times a day Rub any emulsion or special baby moisturizer all over her little body.

4) Drying: in principle, try to spend no more than five minutes after leaving the water to dry. Secondly, using a soft towel only to him. Pay special attention to the folds of the skin, try to keep dry.

And to close the treatment, how about some nice touches to give your son? They say that the skin has a memory…

Process is a little known but very common: the “skin xerosis” or dry-looking skin. Factors that can facilitate the emergence of this disorder, including genetic inheritance.

There are also situations that may trigger or anticipate the arrival of dermatological conditions such as skin aging, disease or taking concomitant medications that affect the composition and function of the skin.

Among the triggers, which themselves can cause dry skin, given certain environmental conditions and some chemical and physical agents.

However, “there is no clear definition for dry skin, as can also be seen in healthy people, because the scheme of life, environment or work activities,” says dermatologist Agustin Alomar, coordinator of the Advisory Group Xerosis Cutaneous experts.

This group of experts has produced a guide to prevent and alleviate xerosis, which reviews the latest research on the factors influencing dry and sensitive skin, and the best strategies for daily skin care.

One disease

Skin that may present with dry skin is xerosis winter, as cold weather and humidity decrease that occurs during the winter are associated with reduced skin hydration.

Lack of moisture: Caution.

Other conditions associated with dry skin are older skin, which affects at least 75 percent of those over 75 years and is the most common cause of pruritus without skin lesions showy, and ichthyosis: the extremely dry skin can lead to squamous hereditary disease.

Also associated with various types of dermatitis Xerosis:

The atopic, which is a chronic skin inflammation that evolves by outbreaks, and usually occurs during the first year of life)

Hands, which is caused by prolong and repeated exposure to irritants such as detergents and soaps.

Plant, which is one that especially affects young people, producing dry, scaly, lesions, cracks, thickening of the skin and itching.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle, eating a balanced and varied diet, regular exercise, rest 6-8 hours daily and use daily hygiene soaps with moisturizers and acidic pH are some tips to give your skin proper care.

They must also purchased certain cosmetics and hygiene habits, such as showering with warm water, avoid rubbing the skin dry with sponges or mitts or use specific soaps that are not irritating.

Most of the preparations for the treatment of dry skin emollients or humectants are known and are presented in the form of O/A or A/O as the degree of dehydration presents the skin.

Your benefits: Remove dead skin cells so moisture can penetrate, in addition to moisturize, protect and heal the scars and acne. Not bad!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
• Organic honey 1 tablespoon liquid
• 1 / 4 cup organic cane sugar
• 1 container small dark glass (not want to be plastic, because the glass prevents the oil from oxidizing and losing properties)

Preparation:

• Pour olive oil into the container, then add the honey and mix well.
• Then pour sugar just as he is adding to the mix.
• (Approximately 1 / 4 cup shall, until the desired consistency of a thick scrub).

Use:

• Apply to freshly washed skin, massaging gently.
• You have sensitive skin; rub the mixture on your hands before applying.
• Finally, rinse with warm water and finish with a touch of cold.

Final Tips:

• You can complete the treatment, with a natural moisturizing quality.
• If there is some mixing, place in a dark place, like the box of medicines.

For we must recognize that even the best makeup can cover a weaken skin. Make important regular cleaning routine, proper nutrition and good pampering, with the best option, homemade products.

For example: What Did the buttermilk or yogurt, are ideal for facial cleansing? Try it! Without neglecting the neck area, also deserves much attention in our daily routine.

And of course, like forgetting … Hydration is important! Here are some useful tips:

Dry Skin.
* Do not use tap water (tap) when performing a clean dry skin, dry skin composition and never, never use hot water.
* Unless you have oily skin, avoid washing with water and soap, as this removes the natural oil that protects our skin.
* Commissioned the nutrition and hydration of our skin to Manzanilla, the common primrose or Aloe Vera.

Oily skin.
A big advantage of this type of skin is aging at a rate slower than the other.

We need clean with plenty of water and some mild soap to prevent clogging of pores, yes, and zero hot water (which deprives the skin hydration). Restrict washing your face two or three times a day, for a lot of stimulation, produces even more oily.

In preference, use a cleanser that contains salicylic acid (aspirin compound) and avoid heavy creams.

A good choice, mud masks, and if you have sensitive skin, opts for white or pink clays.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon powdered milk
• 1 tablespoon liquid honey
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
• 2 drops of essential oil

Preparation and Use:

A true classic when it comes to treating dry skin. You only need to integrate the ingredients and apply directly to face.
Leave on for 15 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water.

Note:

Recipe yields for two applications.
The original version has 1 tablespoon of almond powder, but would rather obvious, because no matter how processed are, can tear delicate skin. (It is as option).

The type of cleaning that your face needs varies depending on:

1 – The skin type: normal, oily, dry, sensitive, acne.

2 – The life style: lots of makeup, active lives without using makeup etc.

3 – Climate: the more heat the skin secretes more oil, less fat dry climates

Presentations Face cleansing

The cleaners can be a cream, gel, soap, oil and even dust.

His presentation is not as important as what are the ingredients. The cleaner must clean and remove makeup without leaving skin feeling tight or dry. Another name for facial cleansing pads.

How to select the best cleaning

• Oily Skin
• Try a cleanser for normal skin if you wear makeup or live in dry weather.
• Try to clean your skin twice a day, morning and night.

Cleansers for oily skin prone to acne

Use a cleanser for skin with acne. Prefer one that contains salicylic acid. But it may contain sulfur, benzoyl peroxide or glycolic acid, salicylic acid instead. Avoid washing your skin more than two or three times daily for unrespectable.

Cleansers for mature skin with acne or dry

Prefer a cleaner with a low concentration of salicylic acid that removes dead skin cells but not cause much irritation to the skin.

Cleansers for normal skin

Use a cleanser for your skin type or for sensitive skin. If you do not sweat during the day only at night to clean with just water and apply cleanser in the morning may be enough.

Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

Use only a cleanser for your skin type because other cleaning detergents may cause irritation.

• Citrus fruits contain sorbic acid
• Tomatoes (tomatoes) and some berries contain lactic acid
• Sugar and sugar containing glycolic acid
• Grapes contain tartaric acid
• Apples and apple cider vinegar contains malic acid
• Papaya contains papain
• The enzyme from pineapple (pineapple) contains bromelain

All these substances exfoliate the skin lightly in the amounts contained in fruits.

As exfoliating fruit
Simply use them as masks. In general all skin types can benefit from the masks of fruit but keep in mind:

Sensitive skin may become irritated with citrus fruits, papaya or pineapple, grapes and apples are best for this skin type.

After exfoliating prevents especially sun exposure without sunscreen.

Using fruit masks
Cleanse skin and apply the mask leaving 5 to 10 minutes. If you feel a lot of irritation discontinue and get something cold on the skin.

You can use the pulp of a single fruit or mix two.

You can put the fruit into slices wave can liquefy. If liquid gets too can put oatmeal consistency easier to work.

Frequency of fruit masks
It depends on your skin type can be:
1 – Once per week for normal, dry and grease
2 – Two times a week for oily skin
3 – Every 10 days for dry or sensitive skin