Women carefully monitor their appearance. But often the following problem arises - the forehead is peeling. There are many reasons why this happens. This problem needs to be fought somehow. This article will talk about the reasons why peeling occurs. An explanation will also be given of what to do with flaky skin.
Signs
You can find out that you have dry skin by several signs:
- Peeling.
- Itching
- Tightness.
The most tender and sensitive area on our face is the forehead. He takes the main blow on himself, so the first thing you can see these signs on the forehead, since this area is prone to drying out. In order to prevent peeling of the skin in this area, it is worth using special skin care products. It is necessary to purchase moisturizing cosmetics in order to prevent these three unpleasant signs of dry skin in the near future.
Causes
But in order to completely remove this problem from life, it is still worthwhile to understand the problem. Why does the skin on the forehead peel off? The reasons are as follows:
- The first and most important point is that the soap dries the skin. You should only wash your face with warm or cool water, as hot water will harm your face.
- If you are a fan of using a heater in the cold season, then you should remember one important thing: it also leads to oxygen starvation of your body, and more precisely, the skin of your face.
- Especially dangerous for the skin are abrupt climate changes. In cold weather, try to use special cosmetics for skin care and resuscitation, as the skin also has the ability to dry and crack. At this time of the year, use less makeup, and it’s better to completely remove it from the winter cosmetic bag.
Even if you do a full range of facial skin care and take into account every little thing, you must not forget about the problems of the body itself. Diseases of the internal organs can affect the appearance of a person. There are a number of reasons why dry skin can occur in women and men at different ages.
Hormonal disorder
It leads to a number of health problems in women. In addition to cycle failures, depression, nervous breakdowns, this topic is also supplemented by today's topic (dry skin). Due to the lack of hormones in the body, the skin becomes less elastic, loses its tone and peels off. But also this problem can occur with age at the onset of menopause. Estrogen in our body is critically reduced, as a result of this the body suffers very much and suffers a lot of stress. At such moments, wrinkles, age spots begin to appear on the skin, it loses its elasticity.
Vitamin deficiency
In the human body there is such an indispensable vitamin B 2 , which helps the skin remain supple, supple. With its normal amount, dryness is not even discussed. But if you still overtook the problem of dry skin on the forehead, then you should reconsider your diet and add products containing this vitamin. This may be the liver, meat, dairy products. But indispensable in the menu will be the use of greens.
Skin diseases
There are various diseases that will help to understand why dry forehead appeared. These are pathologies such as allergic reactions, fungus, psoriasis, seborrhea, dermatitis. In these cases, the skin does not just peel off, it turns red, itching appears, rashes may also appear, in which a different etiology is possible. If you are concerned about such symptoms, do not delay the visit to the dermatologist. At the initial stage, it will be easier for him to understand what happened and what is the reason. If you consult a specialist in a timely manner, there is a chance for a quick recovery.
What skin changes occur in adulthood?
Peeling of the skin on the forehead is more often a female problem than a male one. One of the causes of peeling of the skin lies in the fact that the structure of the woman’s internal body changes, and, as mentioned above, changes occur. There is only one conclusion: you need to monitor the skin since adolescence. Perhaps this way you can avoid a number of reasons why there are problems with the skin on the forehead, and not only.
If you use cosmetics correctly, you can avoid a lot of discomfort on the face. So, you need to first learn how to use scrubs and lotions. If you do everything at random and do not follow the rules, this can lead to the following problems:
- Peeling of the skin of the forehead.
- Hyperemic skin areas appear on the face. This suggests that they carefully rubbed any cosmetic product into the face.
- Peeling may pass, but for a short period, through time it appears again.
One of the factors may be that you use low-quality cosmetics. In this case, try replacing it. If this does not help, then it is best to consult a dermatologist to help him identify the cause of the problem in the early stages.
Proper skin care
In most cases, people’s skin has its own individual structure, and each drug can respond differently. If your forehead is red and peeling, you should consult a dermatologist about which drug is better to take. It can also be any additives. But if contacting a dermatologist is an extreme measure for you, try using the usual folk remedies for skin care.
- To dry skin does not disturb peace, you should drink clean water at least two liters per day.
- Before washing, draw water into a mug, and let it infuse a little, since the tap water is chlorinated and also greatly dries the skin.
- Water should be unconditionally at room temperature, as too hot or too cold irritates the epidermis, which affects the result of washing.
- Choose cosmetics for yourself without alcohol.
- The face towel should be soft and do not need to rub their face like sandpaper. It harms your skin.
- Get a moisturizing tonic for yourself and use it every time after washing.
- It also does not hurt to use creams or oils to moisturize the skin.
- Make masks for face only from natural products and only on your own.
- In the pharmacy you can separately purchase vitamins A and E, they will help you keep your skin in good condition. These vitamins can be added to the cream.
- Peel your face periodically. This is an effective procedure, it is used by many women.
Important! In order to calm your skin from itching and irritation, you should use aloe vera juice. Use it as a lotion, it will quickly help get rid of discomfort. Also in this arsenal of "ambulance" may include chamomile and calendula.
What are the benefits of epidermal oils?
It is best to use natural oils, as they give maximum firmness and elasticity to your skin, help moisturize it and give it freshness for every day. But it’s important to know which oil is best for you, since they can also harm your skin if you don’t know and don’t understand how to use it properly.
Apricot and peach
Beauticians recommend the use of apricot or peach seed oil for dry skin. Also in this case, almond oil is well suited. Thanks to these tools, the epidermis is moisturized, nourished with useful trace elements. You can not worry about a possible allergic reaction or about itching and irritation on the skin. These types of oils are suitable for any type of skin, even for the most sensitive.
Jojoba and other means
What to do - peeling forehead and itching? You should use jojoba oil, it can be used most often, since it contains a large number of useful trace elements, and you can not worry about the oily sheen of the skin of the face and the contamination of pores. These problems will be avoided. You can also use linseed oil, olive and argan, but in small quantities.
There is a list of solid oils that are used in cosmetology, but you need to use them very carefully, since they can contaminate the pores, and you will make your skin even worse. These are coconut, mango, shea and cocoa butter. They need to be applied only to those fate that should be moisturized, but not in any case not on the whole face.
Peeling forehead in a child
Strongly flaky forehead in babies? This happens quite often, but to solve the problem, a different approach is needed, since the child does not need cosmetic products for face care (masks, scrubs, lotions, creams). Parents most often perceive this behavior of the child's body as a normal phenomenon. The main role is played by environmental factors:
- It is not necessary to irradiate a child often with ultraviolet light.
- Have a walk, but do not forget about the effect of wind on the skin of the baby. In winter, the baby can get frostbite very quickly, so refrain from long walks.
- Also, diseases such as seborrheic dermatitis, fungus, chickenpox, scarlet fever can also affect the skin of a child. Be careful about your baby’s health.
- Peeling of the skin depends on the condition of the liver and intestines.
- A baby at a very young age is prone to allergic reactions that also affect his skin. Especially often the forehead is flaky in such cases. Consult your pediatrician, maybe you should exclude something from the diet.
Do not absolve yourself of responsibility, as caring for a child is very important, and it is worthwhile to carry out hygiene procedures as directed. If you do not observe the hygiene of the baby, then, possibly, soon peeled particles can be observed on the skin.
Skin peeling preparations
What to do - peeling skin on the forehead? Such a question often appears in women. In addition to oils, you can turn to medications.
"Geoxisone" is a broad-spectrum ointment. Its properties are applied to such problems as peeling of the skin, purulent boils, dermatitis, sunburn, insect bites. Apply to problem areas of the skin at least three times a day. Also, this ointment has contraindications: it is contraindicated for pregnant, lactating and people with skin cancer.
"Mycozoral" is an ointment for peeling the skin. Apply at least twice a day. The effectiveness of the drug is visible from the first dose. After a course of taking this ointment, the skin becomes smooth and supple. Contraindicated in people with allergic reactions to any component of the composition.