Is Your Skin Thirsty?

Combat dry skin with Bio-Oil®

If your skin feels tight and is no longer smooth to the touch, it may be dry or dehydrated.  According to leading cosmetic scientist, John Knowlton (C. Chem., MRSC, Dip. Cos. Sci. (GB)), one of the most important factors for a naturally healthy looking skin is the amount of moisture that it contains.

Besides drinking the advised eight glasses of water a day, your skin needs to replenish the oils it may be losing when exposed to elements like wind, low humidity and sun, and let’s not forget that ageing also dries one’s skin. John provides some advice on dealing with dry skin.

Careful Cleansing

Avoid detergent products that may dissolve some of the natural oils found in the skin and make it drier than it was before cleansing.  Opt for a lotion, cream cleanser or even use pre-cleansing oil. These will cleanse dry skin and the added oils will compensate for natural oils that have been lost.

Maintain Moisture

Use a good moisturiser like Bio-Oil that will replenish the lost oils and provide a protective layer on top of the skin to lock in moisture.

Ageing Skin

John says that dry skin is more likely to occur as we get older and early signs include fine flaking of the skin and uneven texture or tone.  Look out for these symptoms and stick to a strict cleansing, toning and moisturising routine twice daily. Your moisturiser should offer added oils to make up for the lost oils.  For example Bio-Oil’s ingredients such as Lavender, Rosemary, Chamomile and Calendula oils along with Vitamins A and E help rejuvenate ageing skin; while its unique ingredient PurCellin Oil™ will lock in your skin’s natural moisture.

Handle Humidity

If you stay in an area where there is low humidity, you are more prone to suffering from dry skin. Use Bio-Oil, twice daily to prevent more moisture loss.

Bio-Oil contains no preservatives, is dermatologically tested, hypo-allergenic, non-acnegenic and suitable for all ages and skin types.

Bio-Oil is available at pharmacies and select retail outlets nationwide in 60ml (R49.99), 125ml (R74.99) and 200ml (R109.99). For further information visit www.bio-oil.com.  Mountain Biker has 3 Bio-Oil product hampers for 3 lucky entrants - CLICK HERE to visit our COMPS page...