Problems with the skin can cause a lot of trouble and discomfort. Flaky skin is one of the most common troubles encountered on the path of many women, and sometimes men. Having ascertained the true causes of what is happening, one can correctly choose an effective method for eliminating this cosmetic defect.
Why does skin peel?
It was found that dry skin peels more often than other types. This is due to insufficient intake of natural moisturizers - oil substances that are produced by the sebaceous glands.
Flaking flakes and a feeling of tight skin can be caused by the following reasons:
- Incorrectly selected products for cosmetic treatment and cleansing of the face and body.
- Allergic reaction to laundry detergent, linen rinse aid, detergent for dishes, cosmetics.
- Too often taking a bath or shower.
- Climatic conditions (high air temperature, wind, direct sunlight).
- Dry air in the winter.
- Bad habits.
- Inadequate fluid intake.
- The consequences of taking medication.
- Dermatological diseases.
In men, the skin on the body or face also often peels off quite often. This can be caused by alcohol abuse, smoking addiction, and poor diet. Sensitive skin type reacts with the appearance of redness and the formation of scales during mechanical action, so rubbing and using coarse cleansers are not recommended.
Peeling is a sign of illness?
Such a symptom may indicate a developing disease of the skin. One of these ailments is psoriasis, the spots in which have a pink-red tint, flaky and itchy. The reasons for starting the process are currently unknown. The same sign is manifested by seborrheic and contact dermatitis, pink lichen, lupus erythematosus, scarlet fever (infectious pathology), fungal infections. To hereditary diseases in which flakes form on the skin, ichthyosis refers. The irritated surface of the dermis does not tolerate the effects of detergents (shampoo, soap, gel), and unpleasant symptoms intensify.
With a lack of vitamins A and B2, the skin in the area of the forehead, nose and ears flakes up heavily, cracks may appear on the lips. During menopause, many women face a change in the state of the external integument for the worse. So the body shows a lack of hormones, especially estrogen. Wrinkles, flabbiness appear, skin elasticity is lost . To find out the causes of peeling, you need to seek medical help. Specialists in this field are a dermatologist, allergist, infectious disease specialist, surgeon.
The first signs of dry skin
The characteristic signs of a dry type of skin are:
- Constantly feeling tight skin.
- Matt shade.
- Thin skin.
- Frequent occurrence of redness.
- Itching
- Peeling.
If your skin is dry and peeling, you need to contact a beautician, who will choose the right tool to restore water balance. This type of skin is prone to early wrinkles, which are not so easy to get rid of, and rapid aging.
Dry skin (xeroderma) may be associated with metabolic disorders in the body and thyroid diseases. Dead particles, accumulating on the surface of the epidermis, begin to peel off. Dermatitis can cause itching, therefore, first of all, you need to consult a dermatologist.
In severe cases, very dry skin begins to crack, ulcers appear. This is fraught with an infectious infection.
Flaky skin: treatment
Having found the main cause of xeroderma, you can begin to eliminate the symptoms. If the problem is insufficient moisture or rapid evaporation of moisture from the surface, it is necessary to choose cosmetics with a high content of fatty components. The help of medications is consulted only on the recommendation of a doctor. Such funds should have hydrocortisone (0.5–2%) in the composition.
If the skin on the body is peeling, it is necessary to change the gel, soap. They can give such an effect in the first place. It is better to wash your face with clean water or a decoction of herbs. Cleansing lotions and tonics should not contain alcohol, which causes dryness and tightens the skin.
Proper dry skin care
Beauticians recommend dry skin type owners to take water procedures no more than 2 times a day. This will help the sebaceous glands to function properly and produce the necessary amount of natural moisturizers. Dry skin “likes” slightly warm or cool water, but by no means is it hot. After washing, gently pat the surface of the dermis with a soft towel. Rubbing will cause redness and irritation of the skin.
After taking a shower, always use a moisturizing milk or cream. For very dry skin, you can try cocoa butter or coconut oil. Thanks to the components that they contain, the epidermis receives nutrients, minerals and vitamins. All kinds of peels, scrubs for face and body should be used no more than 1 time per week, so as not to injure overdried skin.
What can a beautician offer?
Beauty salons offer the following procedures to eliminate dry skin:
- Biorevitalization is currently the most popular way to saturate the skin with moisture. Using various techniques (reinforcement, micropapula), hyaluronic acid is introduced, which will start the process of natural collagen formation. The frame, created from hyaluron, collagen and elastin, will retain moisture and help smooth out deep wrinkles.
- Iontophoresis - if dry skin is peeling, this method can restore water balance and relieve unpleasant sensations. The procedure consists in treating the skin on which the preparation is applied with a galvanic current of low voltage. Active ions transmit the central nervous system signal, and the body begins to renew itself.
- Mesotherapy - is carried out for various indications: acne, dehydrated skin, wrinkles, rosacea, etc. Drugs are injected and needleless (pulsed iontophoresis). The task of the procedure is to increase the activity of fibroplasts. These cells are responsible for the production of elastin and collagen.
Salon procedures can only be carried out by specialists with the appropriate education (cosmetologists, dermatologists).
How to choose a moisturizer?
Very dry skin on the face and body needs constant and proper care with a moisturizer, lotion, milk, tonic. This will help protect the thin epidermis from the adverse effects of the environment - strong wind, cold air, ultraviolet radiation. Particular attention must be paid to the skin of the hands and face.
Oil-based products perfectly eliminate moisture deficiency. Oil is applied to the face from grape seed, almond, shea butter. For washing, it is advisable to use milk, for example, Lait Demaquillant Absolu (Vichy), Natura Siberica. Problem areas on the body where there is flaky skin can be lubricated with olive oil.
Among cosmetic preparations, it is better to give preference to brands that are presented in pharmacies: Vichy (Lipidiose Nutritive), Bioderma (Atoderm). Natural ingredients and proven action through research will help restore freshness, firmness and elasticity to the skin. The disadvantage of such funds is their cost, which is significantly higher than those available in cosmetic stores. When buying a moisturizer, you need to pay attention to the incoming components. For the skin, the one that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin E is better. The price will depend on the manufacturer and the naturalness of the components. Sometimes the remedy may be chosen incorrectly, so it is better to seek the advice of a professional cosmetologist or dermatologist.
Facial skin peeling: what to do at home?
At home, it is quite possible to prepare products that moisturize overdried skin no worse than expensive finished products. The advantages of folk recipes include the availability of the necessary ingredients, natural origin and confidence in the naturalness of the product.
The most popular skin care products in the home are masks. After the first use, the result will be visible if you take oatmeal steamed with milk (1 tbsp. L.) And add a spoonful of homemade cream to them. There are also options with honey, butter, fat cottage cheese (with the addition of milk).
A mask with tocopherol (vitamin E) is suitable for dry skin. The price of the solution in the pharmacy is 35-45 rubles. (per 20 ml). Cocoa butter (1 tbsp. L.) Must be melted in a water bath, add 1 tbsp. l liquid vitamin E and the same amount of sea buckthorn fruit oil. Also, tocopherol goes well with lanolin (1: 2). Masks are kept on the face for no more than half an hour, after which they are washed off with warm water or with the help of a damp sponge.
Flaky skin? Homemade cream to help!
Vitamin E Recipe
- Brew a pharmacy chamomile (1 tbsp. L.) With boiling water, insist and strain.
- Add half a teaspoon of glycerin to 2 tbsp. l decoction of chamomile.
- Combine the resulting mixture with camphor and castor oil (1 tsp each).
- At the end, add 10 drops of tocopherol solution.
Such a cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Deep Moisture Recipe
- The pulp of healing aloe (2 tbsp. L.) Mixed with glycerin (0.5 tsp.).
- Add a few drops of olive oil.
- Dilute the resulting composition with any essential oil (not more than 7 drops).
Beeswax Recipe
- Coconut oil (3 tablespoons) is mixed with pure water (3 tablespoons) and a teaspoon of almond oil.
- Beeswax (1 tsp) is melted in a water bath and mixed with the previous components.
- Then add olive oil (2 tbsp. L.) And half a spoonful of borax. During cooking, the ingredients must be constantly stirred.
Nutrition and Diet
Flaky skin indicates a lack of useful trace elements, vitamins and fluids that enter the body primarily with food. Therefore, the diet should have as many healthy foods as possible. Vitamins E, A and B, necessary for the epidermis, are found in various vegetables and fruits. But from fatty varieties of meat, lard, smoked meats, canned food, fatty dairy products will have to be abandoned. It is generally better to eat meat in minimal quantities, including chicken.
If your skin is dry and peeling, it may be lacking in vitamin A. In this case, you need to increase the amount of carrots, apricots (dried apricots) and green vegetables in your daily diet. Natural vitamin E is found in nuts, liver, seeds, eggs (they can cause allergies, so you should not lean on them). A hypoallergenic diet should be adhered to if the cause of dryness, itching and peeling of the skin is a disease.
Prevention of dry skin of the face and body
Adhering to some tips and recommendations, you can quickly get rid of problems with overdried skin:
- Try to take a shower no more than 2 times a day.
- Replace soap with cream-based gel.
- Body moisturizers are best applied to moist, clean skin.
- Use a protective cream if flaky skin appears in winter.
- During the heating season, the house must be humidified with the help of special devices.
- On hot, sunny days, a cream with UV protection is applied to the face.