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Dry skin isn't always easy to live with. It can cause irritation, itchiness and redness. It is very important to deal with this skin problem, because healthy skin is what keeps your entire body healthy.

There is always an excuse to know keep up with proper skin care: I'm tired, I'll do it tomorrow, It's not really going to make that much of a difference. However, by skipping your skin care routine you are actually making your skin suffer needlessly as well as exposing it to possible infection. Using the right moisturizer will always be the best way of treating dry skin, however, if you skimp on your cleanser and end up using the wrong one for your skin, you'll actually be counteracting the effects of your moisturizer. So, be sure that every single one of the products you choose for your skin is the right one.

Keep in mind that the proper routine is about finding the right products for your skin as well as applying them in the correct manner. Here's an overview to get you started on your search for the right routine.

When getting started with the right skin care routine, you first need to determine if you have regular dry skin or really dry skin. It isn't too difficult to determine what type of dry skin you have. For example, if you are using a creamy cleansers and moisturizers but are still suffering from itchiness and tightness, then you probably have very dry skin.

Basic Cleansing Routine for Dry Skin and Really Dry Skin

The first and most important part of any skin care routine is cleansing. If you have dry skin, you will want to start with a creamy cleanser, however, if your skin is very dry then you'll want to use a non-comedogenic oil like olive oil.

Follow with alcohol-free and fragrance-free toner. This will help you remove any excess residue, also, don't forget to exfoliate at least once a week.

If you have dry skin then you shouldn't use facial scrubs. In this case you should use chemical exfoliants such as products with AHAs or natural exfoliants. Oatmeal and grapefruit juice, milk and honey are all good products.

Moisturizing your skin is vital for treating dry face or dry skin. You can achieve this by using a creamy cleanser and an effective moisturizer that you apply frequently during the day. If you choose to use an oil, you may not need to reapply a moisturizer as often.

Tips to Keep Skin Moisturized

Creamy and oily cleansers and moisturizers are a great choice for dry skin care, but if not used properly can actually make your dry skin worse. In order to prevent this problem you should keep a few things in mind:

*Do not let the water (from daily cleansing or the shower) evaporate completely before you have a chance to put on your moisturizer. This will help keep the moisture locked in.

*Avoid long, hot showers. By staying too long under the shower you can actually strip your skin of its natural oils, which in turn will make your skin drier.

*Reapply a moisturizer as much as needed during the day.