Did you ever suffer from a dry skin patch? I know they are very annoying as I have recently been afflicted of this malady. You might have heard me saying this often that my skin gets extremely dry in winters and due to the lack of proper diet, there was a really horrible dry patch around the mouth. So, I tried some of the things to bring my skin back to normal.
How can your products affect that annoying dry skin patch?
Your products wouldn’t definitely cause a dry skin patch unless they are so harsh and you are not really concentrating on your diet. But, your products can help the dry skin patch to remain just like it is or help a little towards healing it. Do not ever rely on your products to do the entire work but certainly, some expectations should be there. So, do not blame your products if your dry skin patches are not got rid of.
I Exfoliated!!!
Exfoliation is a very important ritual of healing a dry skin patch. It removes the dead skin cells accumulated on the patch and helps reveal the newer skin is which isn’t exactly as dry!!! But, overdoing this can make the patch red and sensitive that it will stop reacting to any treatment. So, its best to use a very gentle scrub and leave it alone for next 2-3 days.What I did? Used sugar body polish on the area (exclude salt from the recipe) once. And, another time, I used Vedic Line Papaya Scrub [review coming soon]. Both worked well.
And, what after exfoliation?
Well, we need to trap the moisture and feed the skin some real nutrients, right? So, I used Almond Oil – Very simple and very effective!!! I dabbed a little of almond oil around my mouth after applying toner and moisturizer for the night. The moisturizer I am currently using is Biotique Wheatgerm Cream which is awesome, btw and really effective [review coming soon] but then, nothing beats oils for me. And, the dry patches went away in a single night. And, my skin is healed as if it wasn’t ever broken. But, it is always best to continue the treatment over a couple of days so I switched back to applying oils on my skin. They give me the Essential Fatty Acids which I am not feeding myself.
Did you ever get a dry skin patch?
Divine Blush says
January 29, 2012 at 7:23 PMPerfect Method dear.. For the past 6 years I use to have Dry skin patches near my mouth during winters .. I use to apply many creams and Herbal Packs nothing worked..As you have mentioned Exfoliate Is the rite method.. Last year my frnd gave me a scrub,that was the first time I used the scrub and all those dry patches went away..
I know these dry pacthes creates an awkward look .. 🙁
Meanwhile plz do a review post in Biotique Almond & Cashew Serum ..
Swati Murti says
January 30, 2012 at 9:38 AMyes, exfoliation really helps with dry patches. Yes, give me a week and I shall put up the review next week 🙂 I remember that but I am actually confused if it works or not so I am undecided.
Divine Blush says
January 30, 2012 at 5:19 PMThank you & Sorry dear.. I have been urging you a lot.. 🙁 ..
Swati Murti says
January 30, 2012 at 5:45 PMhey DB…its absolutely no problem 🙂 please don’t say like that!!! I would rather prefer someone after me instead of having no one to ask me anything.
fatima says
January 30, 2012 at 6:21 AMhi i once more request you to let me knw some remedies for psoriasis my nephew he is 14 and suffers frm tat he has almost all type of treatment homeopathy aloepathy etc and does not help
Swati Murti says
January 30, 2012 at 9:40 AMhey Fatima…yes, I am doing the post on Monday. Actually, I have no idea about it but I shall read about it and let you know. I am actually a little tied up with work so please give me some time 🙂
Lancy says
January 30, 2012 at 1:22 PMSwati 🙂 No one can beat you in DIY and natural skincare tips. You have a good sense and magic about thinking of very minute but major problems of people in skin/hair care and do post about it in a very lively and friendly way. I love reading each and every post of yours. You’re really a versatile blogger 🙂 Nice post. Worth reading.. every post of urs. Keep posting!
Swati Murti says
January 30, 2012 at 5:51 PMoh my gosh!! Lancy this is the best ever compliment I have ever received and thank you so much. it really means a lot to me 🙂
Lancy says
January 30, 2012 at 7:59 PMWelcomeeeeeee My sweet frnd 🙂
SPatra says
November 25, 2012 at 7:14 PMAgain the winter knocking the door now.Good tips for dry skin.Can you please write more information about Biotique Wheatgerm Cream.Thanks a lot.
Swati Murti says
November 28, 2012 at 10:30 AMhttp://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/10/biotique-bio-wheatgerm-firming-face.html