Dry skin has a parched look caused by its lack of ability to retain
moisture. Characteristics of dry skin are fine pores, dryness, fine
lines, roughness, tight, uncomfortable feeling, and dull appearance.
If your skin feels the same, it's a fair bet you've got a dry
complexion.

Dry skin is caused by too little sebum in the lower levels of skin and
too little moisture in the upper levels. It feels tight and itchy
after washing. It requires soothing care to look its best. It is
essential to take proper care to hydrate it. Only then you can begin
to enjoy a new, softer skin.

Dry skin is very reactive to the environment and hates extremes of
cold, heat and wind. It tends to peel and has a tendency to premature
ageing with the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles. There is a
difference between a dehydrated skin and a dry skin. While the
dehydrated skin is simply thirsty, dry skin needs extra care in
adapting a beauty regime to nourish the weakened corneal layer. While
dealing with dry skin, your objective should always be to restore tone
to the lipids in the corneal layer.

Every dermatologist's advice: you must cleanse according to your skin
type. Dry skin must be cleansed without removing the skin's protective
film. So you should opt for a thick milk cleanser and rinse with
flower water. Your moisturizing cream should be rich in repairing
agents containing ceramides, which reduce the salt content and slow
down the evaporation of water in the skin.

Face Masks for dry skin:

1. Mix 2 tablespoons honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and
throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

2. Mash apricots mix it with warm olive oil to form a paste. Apply it
on your face and

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