Dry skin isn't comfortable and it looks aged and dull.
Some of us are naturally prone to dry itchy skin and others have developed it usually due to prolonged exposure and by simply not taking care of themselves.
Some think they're treating it properly but are using a product that is actually making things worse - like many of the big brand name moisturizers for instance.
But if you do your research, you'll find that there are great dry skin care products available.
Dry skin care products to avoid First of all what not to do.
Don't use a moisturizer that has mineral oil or any petroleum based product.
If you haven't looked closely at the ingredients of many of the major brands of moisturizer you'd most likely be shocked because most of them contain just these kinds of things.
If you see any type of paraben in the ingredient list you should also be concerned.
These have no benefit to your skin at all are put into skin care products simply to preserve and increase shelf life.
For sensitive skin this just means there's a chemical on your face and there's a higher chance of irritation and inflammation.
Ingredients to look for What you want to look for is a moisturizer that brings moisture to all layers as well as all the nutrients it needs to rejuvenate.
Aloe vera is widely used in natural dry skin care products because of its soothing and healing qualities.
Avocado oil is another - in fact this is the most compatible vegetable oil found in nature for skin cells.
It penetrates into the deepest layers and not only moisturizes, but brings chlorophyll and vitamin E.
Macadamia oil is another natural moisturizer that penetrates deeply and in addition, is extremely powerful in antioxidants.
Also look for manuka honey - nature could have made this for dry skin care The enzymes in this ingredient have anti bacterial properties (so you're cleansing as well as moisturizing) and it has been clinically proven to help dry skin become softer and younger looking.
There are a couple more ingredients that work directly at repairing dry itchy skin.
They are an essential part of the dry skin care I use and in fact are the most important because they not only hydrate, they also provide the nutrients necessary for rejuvenation.