Skinfare Skin Care Blog

Here are two quick and natural steps for dry skin care (be sure not to do these more than 2 or 3 times in any given week0:

Exfoliation

Dry skin usually contains a lot of excess dead skin cells that can hang around on the skin unless they are loosened and cleared up. Also, in order for dry skin to make the moisturizer (step 2), it will need to have as much of the dead layer removed as possible.

Mix 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal  with a handful of facial cosmetic clay (the kind used in masks) and 1 teaspoon of flaxseed with whole milk or cream until you have a thick paste. Gently massage on your face in a circular motion. This simple natural facial scrub will both loosen and remove dead skin. This mixture can be used on all parts of the body for complete exfoliation.

Moisturizing

Take a 100% soybean oil based vegetable shortening (yes, the kind you cook with) and apply it directly to your face. Be very careful that you do not add too much because your skin will begin to absorb it very quickly. If too much is caked on, you may end up with clogged pores which result in breakouts.

And there you have it, a quick and effective all natural dry skin treatment.