Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Dry Skin – The Real Truth About Treatment and Prevention

It is thought that moisturizers provide moisture for the skin. The truth is that moisture is naturally present in a healthy body and the skin naturally functions to prevent moisture loss. In fact, most moisturizers actually prevent the skin from performing that function. The real solutions to dry skin lie in enabling the body to produce the needed moisture and then preventing its loss. How is this accomplished? The first imperative is a diet that enhances moisture production. The second is using dry skin care products that lock moisture in without causing the damage most moisturizers can inflict. Here’s how you do it. Let’s first address the diet. The bottom line is a balanced diet of fresh, natural foods – no cans, no boxes, no vegetables from the bag i View the rest of this article


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