Problems with the skin can cause a lot of trouble and discomfort. Flaky skin is one of the most common annoyances encountered on the path of many women, and sometimes even men. Having found out the true causes of what is happening, you can choose the right effective method to eliminate this cosmetic defect.
Why does my skin peel off?
It is established that dry skin flakes more often than other types. This is due to insufficient intake of natural moisturizers - oily substances that are produced by the sebaceous glands.
Scaly scales and a feeling of tight skin can be caused by the following reasons:
- Incorrectly selected products for cosmetic care and cleansing of the face and body.
- Allergic reaction to laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish detergent, cosmetics.
- Bathing or showering too often.
- Climatic conditions (high air temperature, wind, direct sunlight).
- Dry air in winter.
- Bad habits.
- Undertakenliquid.
- Effects of taking medicines.
- Dermatological diseases.
Men also often have flaky skin on the body or face. The reason for this may be alcohol abuse, smoking addiction and malnutrition. Sensitive skin types react with redness and scaling when mechanically applied, so rubbing and using harsh cleansers is not recommended.
Is peeling a sign of illness?
Such a symptom may indicate a developing skin disease. One of these ailments is psoriasis, the spots in which have a pink-red hue, peel off and itch. The reasons triggering 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. Hereditary diseases in which scales form on the skin include ichthyosis. 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 forehead, nose and ears is very flaky, cracks on the lips may appear. During menopause, many women experience 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 thisareas are dermatologist, allergist, infectious disease specialist, surgeon.
First signs of dry skin
Characteristic signs of dry skin type are:
- Constant feeling of tight skin.
- Matte shade.
- Thin skin.
- Frequent occurrence of redness.
- Itching.
- Peeling.
If the skin of the face is dry and flaky, you need to contact a beautician who will select the right remedy to restore water balance. This type of skin is prone to early appearance of 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 disease. Dead particles, accumulating on the surface of the epidermis, begin to peel off. Itching can cause dermatitis, so first of all you need to consult a dermatologist.
In severe cases, very dry skin begins to crack, pustules appear. This is fraught with infection.
Scaly skin treatment
Having found the root 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. Medications are used only on the recommendation of a doctor. Such products 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 medicinal herbs. Cleansing lotions and tonics should not contain alcohol, which causes dryness and tightness of the skin.
Proper care for dry skin
Cosmetologists recommend that owners of dry skin type take water treatments no more than 2 times a day. This will help the sebaceous glands to work properly and produce the necessary amount of natural moisturizers. Dry skin loves slightly warm or cool water, but never hot. After washing, you need to gently blot the surface of the dermis with a soft towel. Rubbing will cause redness and irritation of the skin.
After taking a shower, always use moisturizing milk or cream. For very dry skin, try cocoa butter or coconut oil. Thanks to the components that they contain, the epidermis receives nutrients, minerals and vitamins. All kinds of peelings, scrubs for the 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 treatments for dry skin:
- Biorevitalization - is currently the most popular way to saturate the skin with moisture. With the help of various techniques (reinforcement, micropapule), 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 flaky, this method can restore water balance and relieve discomfort. The procedure consists in treating the skin on which the drug is applied with a galvanic current of low voltage. Active ions transmit a signal to the central nervous system, and the body begins to renew.
- Mesotherapy - is performed for various indications: acne, dehydrated skin, wrinkles, rosacea, etc. The drugs are administered by injection and needle-free method (pulse iontophoresis). The task of the procedure is to increase the activity of fibroblasts. These cells are responsible for the production of elastin and collagen.
Salon procedures can only be performed by specialists with 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 should be paid to the skin of the hands and face.
Oil-based products perfectly eliminate the lack of moisture. Oil from the seeds of grapes, almonds, shea butter is applied to the face. For washing, it is desirable 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 olivebutter.
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 products is their cost, which is much 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 suited. The price will depend on the manufacturer and the naturalness of the components. Sometimes the product can be chosen incorrectly, so it is better to seek advice from a professional beautician or dermatologist.
The skin of the face is flaky: what to do at home?
At home, it is quite possible to prepare products that moisturize overdried skin no worse than expensive ready-made preparations. 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 homemade skin care products are masks. Already after the first use, the result will be visible if you take oatmeal steamed with milk (1 tablespoon) and add a spoonful of homemade cream to them. There are also options with honey, butter, fatty cottage cheese (with milk).
For dry skin, a mask with tocopherol (vitamin E) is suitable. The price of the solution in a pharmacy is 35-45 rubles.(for 20 ml). Melt cocoa butter (1 tbsp.) 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). The masks are kept on the face for no more than half an hour, after which they are washed off with warm water or with a damp sponge.
Scaly skin? Homemade cream to help
Vitamin E Recipe
- Brew pharmacy chamomile (1 tablespoon) with boiling water, insist and strain.
- Add half a teaspoon of glycerin to 2 tbsp. l. chamomile decoction.
- Combine the resulting mixture with camphor and castor oil (1 tsp each).
- Finish with 10 drops of tocopherol solution.
This cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Deep Hydration Recipe
- Healing aloe pulp (2 tablespoons) mixed with glycerin (0.5 tsp).
- Add a few drops of olive oil.
- Dilute the resulting composition with any essential oil (no more than 7 drops).
Beeswax recipe
- Coconut oil (3 tbsp) is mixed with clean water (3 tbsp) 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 tablespoons) and half a spoonful of borax. During cooking, the ingredients must be constantly stirred.
Nutrition and diet
Scaly skin indicates a lack of beneficial trace elements, vitamins and fluids thatenter the body primarily with food. Therefore, the diet should contain as many he althy foods as possible. Vitamins E, A and B necessary for the epidermis are found in various vegetables and fruits. But fatty meats, lard, smoked meats, canned food, fatty dairy products will have to be abandoned. Meat is generally best consumed in minimal quantities, including chicken.
If the skin of the face is dry and flaky, it may lack 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 followed 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 tricks, you can quickly get rid of dry skin problems:
- Try to shower no more than 2 times a day.
- Replace soap with cream-based gel.
- Body moisturizers are best applied to damp, clean skin.
- Use a protective cream if flaky skin appears in winter.
- During the heating season, it is necessary to humidify the air in the house with the help of special devices.
- On hot, sunny days, a cream with UV protection is applied to the face.
