How Do I Care For Itchy, Dry Facial Skin?
Unfortunately, dry skin and itchiness go hand in hand. The good news is that it’s a relatively simple problem to solve. Remember when Mom put you in an oatmeal bath to stop the itch when you had chicken pox as a child? Many facial washes and shower products contain oatmeal for this very reason. If worse comes to worse you can always run yourself a nice, relaxing oatmeal bath that will soothe your whole body and not just your face! What About Cleansing and Toning? How to care for dry facial skin in terms of cleansing and toning comes down to one factor – the gentler the better. Using facial skin care treatments that are too harsh, even those meant for supposedly normal skin, will only strip even more moisture from you already thirsty skin. With cleansers, it may be best to opt for those meant for sensitive skin, as fragrances and other chemicals can dry out your face. When choosing a toner, go for a freshener. These are the mildest kind, and as such will dehydrate your skin the least. W
