It is really a misnomer to say that a person has either “dry skin” or “oily skin,” as everyone has a combination of both. There are many internal and external factors that cause our skin to fluctuate between feeling dry or feeling oily. Simply put, dry skin is caused by a lack of... more
How should I care for oily, dry skin?
I have combination skin that is dry and oily. Which products or product ingredients do you recommend for this skin type?
2 answers to “How should I care for oily, dry skin?”
A: One of the best ingredients for all skin types is...
One of the best ingredients for all skin types is retinol, as it helps to regulate, normalize, and repair skin on a molecular level. Another excellent ingredient for both skin types are polyhydroxy acids since they exfoliate in a gentle manner, even out skin tone and diminishing pore size. A helpful... more
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20 Oct 2008
Itchy, dry skin is more than irritating. It is annoying. It can also make you nervous while at the same time make your skin red and scaly looking. But what can you do to treat and prevent this very aggravating and common condition from occurring and reoccurring? If you think it is because of your environmental conditions, you may want to consider adding a humidifier to your surroundings, if it is possible. But if you think your dry skin is not that serious, as of yet and is still treatable by you, there are a number of at home remedies that you can try. 1. Moisturize your skin Look for products that are made for dry, yet sensitive skin. Use moisturizing products all year long. Remember they may even help prevent wrinkles. A great option is Shea Butter which is loaded with essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients to deeply moisturize the skin. Just place some in your hands first and allow it to warm. Then it can spread quicker. You can apply this at night and wake up with softer, more moisturized skin by morning. 2. Drinking more water If your body isn't getting enough water inside of it, your skin will become dry. Then it will not matter how much lotions and potions you apply to it, it will remain that way. You know they say you should drink from 6 to 8 eight ounce glasses a day. Strive for as close to this as you can. 3. Is your skin extremely dry? Try this messy method. Take a warm bath. Then after partially drying off, apply thick liberal layers of Shea Butter all over your skin. Now promptly put on your pajamas and go to bed. You will wake up with really soft, supple glowing skin with a velvety texture. Remember dry skin makes us appear dull and can cause us to age quicker. Do what you can to keep that skin soft and moisturized.
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10 Dec 2007
Combination skin is really tricky to deal with. My method of choice for treatment is to treat all types of skin with oils. Not just dry skin needs oil, sometimes oily skin does as well--as the right oils will actually help to keep the skin cleaner, and the oils your skin produces will eventually balance out. Good oils to help balance combination skin are oils that are high in Omega 3s and 6s, like emu oil, red raspberry oil and krill oil. Serumdipity for oily skin would be a good choice for you.