What to do for chapped facial skin

Poor nutrition, exposure to different atmospheric conditions, excessive washing, smoke: these are some of the causes that can make the dry and chapped facial skin.

A climate that is too cold or, on the contrary, too hot can in fact make our skin dull and not very luminous, a problem that can also occur if we use aggressive products for daily cleansing or if we consume excessive amounts of coffee and alcohol, which alter the skin's structure, resulting in dryness and chapping. Instead of immediately succumbing to the cosmetics industry's marketing hype, start with some simple natural remedies. Like drinking plenty of water (the famous eight glasses a day), or green tea and dandelion herbal teas. And periodically using homemade face masks and scrubs.

If it is not a problem that requires a medical consultation but a temporary discomfort, you can try to solve it with natural remedies which nourish and hydrate dry and chapped skin, allowing it to regain its natural radiance.

• First of all, to combat this unsightly disorder, it is essential to drink plenty of waterDrink at least a liter and a half a day. Also, increase your consumption of fish, fruits, and vegetables, which are rich in fluids and antioxidants. Dried fruit is also excellent, rich in nutrients essential for our health and well-being: even 3-4 walnuts a day, for example, are enough.

• The ones are also perfect herbal teas based on green tea or dandelion, rich in vitamins and mineral salts.

• If the skin appears particularly chapped, avoid excessive makeup and use a moisturizer formulated with natural ingredients. Remember to apply it at least twice a day, in the morning and evening.

• Every fortnight do a peeling in order to regenerate the skin by eliminating dead cells (DIY scrub with natural ingredients).

• Periodically, also do a face mask, nourishing and hydrating (DIY yogurt beauty mask).

• Do not use excessively hot or cold water for washing your face but make sure it is lukewarm.
• During the summer, avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and always protect your skin with sunscreen.
• Finally, don't forget that keeping your skin hydrated significantly reduces the risk ofto the formation of the wrinkles.

• Always maintain a good level of hydration on your skin. And not just on your face.
• Avoid using facial cleansing products that are too aggressive.
• If you have sensitive skin, alkaline soaps are not recommended.
• If you use a moisturizer, do it on a damp face, either after a shower or after rinsing.
• Don't stay too long in very dry environments.
• The best vitamins for preventing chapped facial skin are C and E.
• Give preference to organic fabrics, such as cotton and silk, and avoid direct contact of wool with the skin.

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