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You may not be aware that dry skin has several disadvantages. Since it lacks moisture and natural oils, it is more susceptible to premature aging and begins to wrinkle fairly early on. In addition, dry skin is often very sensitive to traditional skin care products and harsh ingredients.

Furthermore, dry skin has two subtypes which need to be treated differently. These subtypes include normal dry skin and extremely dry skin. You may think that this is an exaggeration, but it is not.

Taking Care of Normal Dry Skin

Before we get too in depth, let's talk about the right dry skin routine. Soapy cleansers are not a good choice for dry skin. Soap and water can strip both natural oils and moisture from your skin.

If you have dry skin you should use a cream cleanser. Cream cleansers can help you remove debris from your skin without robbing your skin of excess moisture. Follow up this step with an alcohol free toner to refresh your skin.

Your dry skin care should be rounded off with a good moisturizing cream that can be reapplied frequently during the day. Exfoliate once a week using a homemade mixture based on grapefruit juice and oatmeal.

How to Take Care of Very Dry Skin

If your skin still feels tight and itchy after you perform the previously mentioned cleansing routine then you have very dry skin. If this is your case then you should switch over to oils, not oil-based products, but actual oil. Olive oil and rose hip oil are excellent products for very dry skin.

Trade your cream cleanser for olive oil. Lather your skin with the oil. Once you let it set a minute or two use a warm towel to moisten your face. Let it set and cool on your face and then gently remove the towel along with the oil.

Apply a creamy moisturizer immediately after you've wiped off the oil. This product will be absorbed quickly into your skin locking in moisture. This is all you'll need to do if you want to keep your very dry skin under control.

When exfoliating this type of dry skin you can use a very unorthodox natural product for dry skin, milk. However, be sure to moisturize immediately after having exfoliated because milk will tighten your skin abruptly.

Picking the right natural skin care products may take a little trial and error. However, the results will be well worth the effort.