| Skin tautness is a consequence of dry skin. Dry | | | | skin, there are others who feel the use of toners |
| skin is characterized by dry and flaky skin that is | | | | is an important step. Toners generally remove the |
| itchy and easily irritated. Because dry skin lacks | | | | leftover residues from the cleanser and shrink the |
| adequate moisture, the skin becomes stretched | | | | skin pores. In addition, they also restore the pH |
| and tight. The best solution to sooth dry and taut | | | | balance of the skin and further prevent skin |
| skin is to moisturize it appropriately. With | | | | dryness. |
| effective moisturization, you can lock the | | | | One ingredient that cause toners to have a drying |
| moisture within the skin surface and keep it | | | | effect on the skin is Alcohol. Therefore, for dry |
| well-hydrated. | | | | skin, use an alcohol-free toner that has a |
| Here are some steps to nourish and moisturize | | | | hydrating effect. Choose a mild toner that |
| dry skin effectively and relive the tautness. | | | | contains humectants or other moisturizing agents |
| Use Mild Moisturizing Cleansers | | | | Obagi Nu-Derm Toner – It is a unique |
| Cleansers are supposed to deep cleanse the skin | | | | combination of natural ingredients and herbs that |
| and remove all the dirt, debris and excessive oil | | | | tones the skin and restores its normal pH balance. |
| residues from within the skin pores. However, | | | | It contains a natural astringent called 'Alum' that |
| most cleansers contain strong ingredients that | | | | normalizes the skin's pH levels and enhances the |
| along with removing the impurities from the skin | | | | absorption of active ingredients of other skin care |
| surface also end up removing the natural oils from | | | | products. Moreover, it accelerates cellular |
| the skin. In turn, the skin becomes dry and taut. | | | | movement and turnover by penetrating deep |
| Strong cleansers are especially harmful for dry | | | | inside the dermis layer of the skin. With regular |
| skin because they end up drying the skin further | | | | use, the toner helps bring new and fresh skin cells |
| making it more flaky and irritated. Avoid using bar | | | | on to the surface and the skin becomes smooth |
| soaps on your face. Soaps contain harsh | | | | and wrinkle free. There is also a significant |
| ingredients and create havoc on dry skin. | | | | reduction in the appearance of age spots and |
| Always use a mild cleanser that does not strip off | | | | freckles. |
| the skin's natural oils, but gently removes the | | | | Moisturize Intensively |
| impurities within the pores. Choose a cleanser that | | | | The best and obvious treatment for dry skin is |
| has moisturizing ingredients as well that help | | | | Moisturization. So make sure you moisturize your |
| nourish dry skin and keep it hydrated. Some of | | | | skin intensively in order to maintain proper |
| the popular cleansers for dry skin are: | | | | hydration levels. Moisturizers retain water within |
| Obagi Nu Derm Foaming Gel – This is a mild | | | | the skin surface and provide a temporary barrier |
| moisturizing cleanser that contains a combination | | | | against evaporation. However, try to avoid |
| of Aloe Vera, natural herbs and natural cleansers. | | | | moisturizers that contain heavy fragrances and |
| It removes all traces of pollutants and impurities | | | | preservatives that may irritate the skin and cause |
| accumulated within the skin pores and removes | | | | itchiness. The best time to apply moisturizers is |
| excess oil without disturbing the natural moisture | | | | after cleansing, when the skin is still moist. This is |
| levels of the skin. Especially suitable for dry skin, | | | | because wet skin absorbs moisturizers better and |
| Obagi Nu Derm Foaming Gel leaves the skin silky | | | | help lock in the moisture. |
| soft. | | | | Choose a moisturizer that contains emollients, |
| Obagi C-Cleansing Gel – This is again a gentle | | | | substances that help to soften the skin and |
| cleansing gel that removes all signs of dirt, oil and | | | | prevent dryness. Emollients increases the skin's |
| make-up particles and conditions the skin with | | | | ability to retain water and forms a protective |
| Vitamin C and Hydroquinone. | | | | layer of oil to prevent water loss and to lubricate |
| Use Alcohol-Free Toners | | | | the skin. Lactic acid and petroleum are popular |
| The use of toners is a commonly debated issue in | | | | emollients that work wonders on the skin. Also |
| the world of skin care. While some feel toners | | | | look for humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic |
| only add an additional unfruitful step to the skin | | | | acid. Humectants attract moisture into the skin |
| care regimen and are not at all necessary for dry | | | | from the atmosphere. |