Dry Skin

Dry Skin

Ordinary dry skin (also known as xerosis) usually isn't serious, but it can be very uncomfortable and unsightly, turning plump cells into shrivelled ones and creating fine lines, wrinkles, flaking and even irritated red skin.

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Fortunately, most dry skin results from environmental factors that can be wholly or partially controlled.

The most common causes of dry skin include:

Weather. In general, your skin is driest in winter, when temperatures and humidity levels plummet.
Central heating and air conditioning. Central air and heating, wood-burning stoves, space heaters and fireplaces all reduce humidity and dry your skin.
Hot baths and showers. Frequent showering or bathing, especially if you like the water hot and your baths long, breaks down the lipid barriers in your skin. So does frequent swimming, particularly in heavily chlorinated pools.
Harsh soaps and detergents. Many popular soaps and detergents strip lipids and water from your skin. Deodorant and antibacterial soaps are usually the most damaging, as are many shampoos, which dry out your scalp.
Dry skin with ageing. The epidermis (outer layer of the skin) begins to thin, causing the junction with the dermis (inner layer) to flatten. There is increased water loss from the skin and a decrease of the sebaceous glands, which provides natural moisture to the skin. Your skin gets about 10% drier every decade.

Other, less common factors causing dry skin, including certain diseases and medications which can significantly alter the function and appearance of your skin.

These include:

Psoriasis
Thyroid disorders
Alcohol, drugs and nicotine
Dehydration

There are excellent treatments available to start repairing the skin’s barrier, restoring normal skin function and improving (and preventing) dry skin.

These include:

Laser Genesis / Laser Toning / Laser Painting
Injectable Bio-Stimulators and Bio-Remodelling treatments such as Sculptra, Profhilo, Skin Boosters and HArmonyCa
HydraTouch Facials
Mesoglow Facials
PDT with skin repairing ingredients such as Peptides or Growth Factors
Superficial needling with Dermapen, including skin repairing active ingredients
Superficial RF Needling with Secret RF or Endymed Intensif – to encourage dermal restoration which will then normalise skin functioning
Carboxytherapy
Mesotherapy
Transdermal Mesotherapy
Superficial chemical peels with AHA’s

It is vital to maintain and continue skin restoration and barrier repair with excellent home care products. Please visit our online store to see the fantastic options available.

Skin Renewal Tips

What can one do immediately to start improving the problem of dry skin?
Switch to a light cleansing cream rather than a soap which strips the skin of its natural oils.
Always apply moisturiser immediately after facial cleansing to allow maximum absorption and to immediately create a protective barrier that prevents water loss from the skin.
Moisturisers which provide a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping.
If your skin is extremely dry, you may want to apply a good nourishing oil, while your skin is still moist. Oil has more staying power than moisturisers do and prevents the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin.
The following is a list of skin care ingredients to AVOID due to their skin drying nature: alcohol if it is listed among first seven ingredients, cleansers that foam vigorously and fragrance.

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Helen at Skin Renewal Fourways is the BEST! I’ve been going for facials for over 20 years and my appointment with Helen was the first time that a therapist has actually sat down with me to discuss my skin issues prior to my appointment, and delivered the best advice (and results)! She was genuinely interested in helping me achieve my personal skin goals without trying to push treatments and products. It is clear that Helen has a true passion for what she does and wants the best for her clients. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Helen! Looking so forward to my next facial with you!

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I had a HydraTouch facial 6 days ago, and my skin still feels amazing! The treatment is comfortable, relaxing and made my skin feel plump, fresh and hydrated. Even after a week I can still feel the difference in my skin. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Reviewed on 29 January 2020 by Adri Theron

I absolutely loved the HydraTouch facial. Such a relaxing facial. Afterwards my skin was glowing and felt so soft. I had some inflammation on my chin and after I had the facial, the inflammation subcided. Will definitely recommend the facial.

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Skin Renewal West Rand | HydraTouch Facial

This is really an amazing feel-good facial, my skin felt renewed and glowy. I do recommend this to all, even if you have no problem just go and do it it's truly amazing. My skin still feels amazing afterward.

Reviewed on 26 June 2018 by Nthuthuko Chauke

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Laurita is truly the best therapist! She gave me the most amazing facial ever. Worth every cent! Very gentle and passionate about her work and client needs. The head massage sent me straight to the clouds! Thank you so much.

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