Dry flaky skin?

I live in New England so the weather can be harsh on my sensitive skin. But lately I've been trying to take good care of my skin and keep fresh and pimple free. But my problem is that I wash with noxema, I use oxy spot treatment and I use aveeno to moisturize but when I put makeup and cover up on you can see flaky dry skin. My question is how do I make the flakes go away and stay away and are there any tips?





please help!

Dry flaky skin?
Ok. First things first, the flaky dry skin tells me that you need to exfoliate, but not necessarily with beady/apricot scrubby products.. I myself have sensitive skin and use Zirh Clean, which has natural AHAs in it.. glycolic acid, sugar cane juice.. I've found it's great for exfoliating without making my skin too dry.





Second, the OXY spot treatment is probably overdrying your skin, I'd cut down my use of that to once a day if you use it twice, or every other day.





Third, you may need a better moisturizer. Aveeno did SQUAT for me. But the Neutrogena moisturizer for combination skin may be a great bet for you. If you can splurge, you can go ahead and use Peter Thomas Roth's glycolic moisturizer - I find that I don't need to use stuff like OXY with that, and still get moisture.
Reply:all i can say is MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE!
Reply:i often have the same problem, i overdry my bipolar skin. the best solutions i have found is packaging tape and/or youthfyll essences.





with the packaging tape, you make a loop of it and kinda roll it on your face, like a lint roller, and it peels the dead skin up. yes, it actually works haha





and youthful essences, it's really expensive, but it sloughs off dead skin without drying, or clogging your pores.





hope these work for you too!
Reply:I think the less you put on your face the better. Try not scrubbing it, rubbing it, or using soap on it. Just use good old water on it in the shower, cleanse with a gentle face wipe and keep using moisturizer under your makeup. Always wash or cleanse (wipes) your face at night and put moisturizer on it then too. Just give it a little time and see what happens.
Reply:I use Cetaphil cream and it works fine for me. It was recommended by my dermatologist.
Reply:Healthy skin is one of the most common health and beauty concerns for people today, and rightfully so. Our skin is our bodies largest organ, and when our skin doesn’t look or feel good, it is exposed for the rest of the world to see.





Consequently, there are hundreds of companies selling thousands of products, all vying to have the best selling skin care product. Although this is not inherently bad, many of these companies charge an arm and a leg for products that are chemically based, pose a risk of skin irritation, and damage to the environment.





However, there are effective alternatives to chemical skin care. An all natural, home remedy can often achieve the same results as the chemically based products, but without any of the irritation or side effects.





One of the best forms of natural home skin care are masks. Masks can be made from a wide variety of ingredients at home to achieve whatever your skin care needs are. Furthermore, most of the ingredients are easy to find, and very affordable.





The most popular home made mask is an oatmeal mask It is a simple, completely safe mask, and it works perfectly for people with oily skin. The ingredients are as follows:





1/3 cup of regular or fast cook oatmeal (1-3 minutes)





¼ cup of honey





½ cup of water





Mix the water and the oatmeal together, and cook. Then, set the oatmeal aside to cool and thicken. As it is cooling, mix in the ¼ cup of honey. Once the mask is well mixed and cool, apply a thin even layer to the skin.





Be careful when applying this mask around the eyes. Though completely safe, the oatmeal can cause slight eye irritation. Better yet, place a used tea bag over the eyelids to reduce any redness or eye irritation.





The way this mask works is simple. The oatmeal in the mask is the primary “active” ingredient. It works to absorb excess oil on the skin and in the pores. Oatmeal will also help remove excess skin cells, and exfoliate the skin. The honey is simply there to turn the oatmeal into a pasty, sticky consistency that will adhere to the skin.





Another all natural skin treatment is to use lemon juice to help exfoliate and freshen the skin.





Lemon juice is a fruit acid, AKA Alpha Hydroxy Acid. It works in a similar fashion to salicylic acid, except that it is 100% all natural. It will help exfoliate the skin by reducing the “glue” that causes dead skin cells to stick to the skin.





This is one the simplest masks you can make, and is actually more of a “rinse” than anything. The only ingredients needed are water and lemon juice. Mix 1 part water to 5 parts lemon juice, and massage the solution onto your face. Then, rinse your face with cool water. Make sure to rinse well, because it can cause skin irritation if left on too long.





Even though these are all natural, it is always best to consult a dermatologist before using any skin care treatment. When used properly, these masks are effective alternatives to many of the expensive, chemical products sold in stores.
Reply:gently exfoliate and cleanse with baking soda and use jojoba oil, sesame oil, or olive oil as a moisturizer.use a mask of milk honey, and banana once or twice a week and chamomile helps soothe dry skin too.vitamin e is also a good moisturizer that's good for your hair, nails, and teeth.
Reply:Having a very dry and scaly skin, then your doctor may recommend you to use an all-natural cream that contains natural oils that gives soothing and glowing results or a prescription cream and ointment or other treatments in addition to home care. If your skin cracks open, your doctor may prescribe wet dressings with mildly astringent properties to contract your skin and reduce secretions and prevent infection.





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