Five Tips for Managing Dry Skin

#1 Always Get Your Skin Care Products from a Licensed Medical Professional

Now, this might seem a bit excessive, after all, there are plenty of products on the shelves of your local grocery store that promise to smooth your skin in no time. As great as that may sound, medical professionals are trained to match the best possible product to your unique skin type. Our offices provide Obagi® Skin Care Products that can’t be found in your local market and are prescription strength.

#2 Use Cream Instead of a Lotion

Lotions tend to be too thick for the skin to actually absorb and like most other products on the market are made with chemicals that can sometimes do more harm than good to your face. The creams and ointments of the Obagi® Skin Care Product line provide are designed to be easily absorbed by the skin by cleaning out clogged pores and helping to peel away dead skin. Skin hydration has never felt better!

#3 Be Careful of How Much Hot Water You Expose Your Skin Too

In a world where steam is advertised as healthy for the skin, this message can come off as a bit misleading. There is a certain amount of heat that is good for the skin, but if it is too high and on for too long, this can become dangerous for your face. The saying “too much of a good thing” heavily applies here. It’s better to take warmer showers rather than hot showers that only last for about ten minutes.

#4 Apply Your Skin Care Products Immediately After Washing

Anyone who has used dermatological products before should be familiar with the saying “apply to clean skin” that is usually labeled on the back of bottles. The same method applies to Obagi® products. For the best possible results, you should apply your Obagi® cream or ointment to your skin after a nice warm shower when the pores are most open, and the skin can absorb the product most easily.

#5 Always Wear Lip Balm

Not only is it good for your lips, but it is also good for the skin around your lips. When your lips are chapped, they dry out the area around them as well, making you more susceptible to marionette lines and wrinkles in the future.

If you are in need of any more tips about Obagi® products and skin care, contact our offices today.