Healthy Clean Skin

I always thought dry skin beneath eyes was just one more nagging problem of aging. I was greatly surprised to find out that there are a variety of other things that can cause this problem. It affects everyone, regardless of age. 

 Young people are experiencing dry skin around eyes more often these days.

 Not surprising, when you consider some of the causes of this problem. The condition can be caused by late nights, improper nutrition, and stress, as well as normal aging.

 The skin around the eyes is very thin and fragile. Skin cells in this area contain fewer oil glands which make it an easy place for dry skin to occur.

 To keep from falling victim to dry skin beneath eyes you must use extra protection. Moisturizing products that are made for other areas of your body may not be suitable for the sensitive eye area. You need to pick a product especially formulated for the sensitive tissue, as well as a product that will not harm your vision. Preferably something all natural.   

If you have oily skin you can protect the dry skin beneath eyes with products containing babassu, a natural emollient that does not contain excessive oil.

 All skin care treatments should contain natural vitamin E and especially for the eye area. This vitamin is important for skin regeneration, and restoring the youthful appearance of your eyes. 

 If you can find a treatment containing ingredients from brown algae it has been shown to significantly reduce eye wrinkles. This is probably due to it’s extremely high content of vitamins and minerals. 

 Left untreated dry skin around eyes will eventually become wrinkles. Dry skin beneath eyes is a predecessor to dark circles and bags. 

 Most run of the mill skin care products will not eliminate these problems. Invest in a top of the line product for under your eyes. This is a sensitive and special care area and it deserves a special product all it’s own. Just rubbing your body moisturizer on dry skin around eyes will not do the trick.

 It has been said the eyes are the window to the soul…don’t be caught with wrinkles and bags under your window to the soul!

 Take care of dry skin around eyes before it develops into a sign of old age.

Betty Wolfe
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Dry skin is easily treatable today when you know how to take care of it – inside and out. Xeroderma, the medical name for dry skin, occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs and is a very common condition.

Skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, apocrine glands and blood vessels. The dermis is structurally divided into two areas: a superficial area adjacent to the epidermis, called the papillary region, and a deep thicker area known as the reticular region. Our skin has many nerve endings that provide the sense of touch and heat.

Bathing or showering too frequently, especially if one is using harsh soaps, may contribute to dry skin. The symptoms most associated with dry skin are: scaling, which is the visible peeling of the outer skin layer, itching, and cracks in the skin. Dry skin can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight or some medications.

Serious skin complications, including a dry skin condition, can arise for people with type 2 diabetes. Skin gets exposed to the elements, especially in winter, causing it to become drier. Dermatitis, contact dermatitis, eczema, seborrhea or psoriasis may cause the skin to become very dry too.

Good clear skin is usually a reflection of having a good working non-constipated digestive system. Drink freshly extracted carrot juice, if you can, every day; carrot juice is an excellent cleanser for the liver, great for the skin and contains a great deal of nutrients, all beneficial for dry skin, eczema, acne, zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and other breakouts. For an easy fiber boost, to help your skin, add one to two tablespoons of ground up flaxseeds to two or three apples and mix in your food processor.

If you use moisturizers, use the thick, oily-type which work better for dry skin. Dry and pat your skin gently and thoroughly after a bath or shower if it’s extremely dry or irritated. Cosmetics should be used carefully because they may dry out the skin or cause allergic reactions like contact dermatitis; read the labels.

Use a thin layer of coconut oil under your make-up, if you wear it, to moisturize and soften your skin throughout the day. Coconut oil is very inexpensive – a great, cheap home remedy for all skin conditions. Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day, but coconut oil has the added power of healing.

After a soothing bath or shower at night just before bedtime, apply a thin layer of coconut oil over your entire body; it’ll even last on your skin through your shower in the morning. Apply coconut oil to irritated or chapped lips as well; it’s edible, so it’s safe and so healing to the lips.

Skin that’s not clean favors the development of pathogenic organisms; the dead cells continually slough off of the epidermis and mix with the secretions of the sweat and sebaceous glands and the dust found on the skin, to form a layer on its surface. Many skin conditions can be converted into clear, healthy skin by using natural home remedies.

You should see the results with improved skin within a few days following these dry skin tips and suggestions. Following some of the above treatments, your dry skin should be well on its way to recovery. If nothing seems to work it might be more than dry skin, so you should see your doctor.

Helen Hecker
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