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Dry skin is one of the most difficult skin types to treat because not only does it lack moisture, but sometimes it is too sensitive and can't be treated using traditional skin products. In this article we will review ways of treating two subtypes of dry skin: normal dry skin and very dry skin.

Listing subtypes may sound a bit exaggerated, but I assure you that it is not. People that have normal dry skin feel tightness, itchiness, and perhaps some swelling. People with very dry skin, however, might have dry skin, dry hands, and sensitivity to various kinds of fabrics.

Normal Dryness and Dry Skin Care

Before we get too in depth, let's begin with the appropriate dry skin routine. Because soap and water are known to strip both natural oils and moisture from your skin, it isn't recommended that you use soapy cleansers.

You should use a cream cleanser if you have dry skin. Cream cleansers can help remove debris from your skin without leaving it dry. Once you've finished cleansing, use an alcohol free toner to refresh your skin and remove any debris that may have been left behind.

The final step in any basic cleansing routine for dry skin is the use of a good moisturizing cream. If at any point during the day you feel that your skin is too tight or dry, you should reapply some moisturizing cream. In order to exfoliate dry skin gently, use a homemade product made by mixing grapefruit juice with honey and oatmeal.

Dry Skin Care Used for Very Dry Skin

If you have very dry skin, you will notice that it still feels tight and itchy after you perform the previously mentioned cleansing routine. If this is your case then you should switch over to oils, not oil-based products, but actual oil. Olive oil and rose hip oil are excellent options for treating very dry skin.

Trade your cream cleanser for olive oil. Spread and lather the oil on your face. Once you let the oil set for a minute or two you should take a relatively hot, moist towel and place it on your face. Let it sit a few minutes while it cools off and then, gently wipe off the oil using the moist towel.

Use a creamy moisturizer immediately after, or apply some rose hip seed oil. This product will absorb quickly and lock in the moisture. This is all you need to keep your very dry skin under control.

Exfoliation for very dry skin should be done with milk. Even though it is a natural product for dry skin, it can be shocking the first time you try is as it tends to tighten the skin. If you do decide to use this exfoliating method, make sure that you also moisturize immediately after exfoliating.

Having to choose natural skin care products will always imply a short trial-and-error process. However, if you're not even sure where to get started, the suggestions listed above can be a good starting point.

A great natural skin moisturizer is a basic part of any dry skin treatment program. Face skin care products such as BIOSKINBALM are a gentle and natural way of treating dry skin. However, if you want to soothe and treat dry patches quickly, you might consider using a natural product like BIOSKINBALM.