Why is my face so flakey even though I moisturize and exfoliate?

I use a moisturizing gel (aquitanica) every morning and night


I use a loufa cloth every other day and apricot scrub once a week.


After I put my moisturizer on and put my make up on it looks like I'm as dry as a desert! between my eyebrows and my nose esp. are flakey and if I try to srub it off it just gets worse. I like using more natural things on my face and body so if any one has any advise I would love it!Why is my face so flakey even though I moisturize and exfoliate?
it could be eczema. you should go to a dermatologistWhy is my face so flakey even though I moisturize and exfoliate?
I have long suffered the same problem. I found that drinking more water a day and rinsing my face with cold water helped a lot. Too much washing and your oil glands stop working like normal and you get the cracking.
Drink lots of water but it could be the Gel you are using as once its dried it leaves a film on your face which rolls off like skin when you put your make-up on. Try a cream moisturiser for dry skin and wait 5 minutes before putting your make-up on.





Oh and don't use soap on your face as this dries the skin out.
Maybe you're using too many different things on your face too close together.
The same thing used to happen to me, but i used a smoother washcloth to scrub my face and I started using a body butter on my dry spots instead of my usual face cream.


It has more oil so it keeps it moisturized.
See a dermatologist. Not to scare you but some forms of skin cancer appear as flakey skin.
It sounds like all of the different products you're using is drying your skin out. Stop using everything you're using, and go to the store to get a different moisturizing lotion. Then just use that every day, and see if your skin gets better. If it does, then you know the other things were causing a problem. Also try drinking more water, it can really help moisturize your skin.
It's probably because you use too much! Try drinking more water.
The products you're using are probably not Ph correct. The products I use are botanically based and are Ph correct. They are amazing. Let me know if you'd like more information.
Is your water from a the well water
exfoliate less. try once a week. it also may be your makeup.
If you have sensitive skin you may need a gentler cleanser, and a softer object to scrub your face.





Some people like me can't use anything except the most gentle products such as galdermas cetaphil, and my hands to wash my face then pat dry with a clean soft towel.





Also, if you don't drink enough water on a daily basis, your chances of getting dry skin and chapped lips may increase.
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your using WAY too many things thats 1!! and 2 your washing your face too much that drys it out! TRY THIS buy cocoa butter and or shea butter and that all u need!! wash your face only when showering and just use cocoa or shea butter as many times as you want too per day!! if that doesn't work go see a dermatologist cause you mite not just be dry skin.
Perhaps you have Exmas (Spelling) Its just a common skin condition that makes your skin very dry and flakey. A chemist can probably give you something for it.
I always have dry skin. I actually found this pretty cool website that helped me out with it and some other skin questions I have. They also do a live/interactive radio show to answer any questions on skin health in general. Actually, their topic this week is about skin care. Yous should look into it. Hope this helps you!








http://www.skinhealthtoday.com/radioshow鈥?/a>
I have the similar problem only in the winter. I use so much moisturizer it's ridiculous...yet, my skin flakes like crazy. Curious to see the opinions ppl give you cause I need an answer to this question also.
It may be because of how many products you're using...You may be drying your face out. Also, if you use too much moisturizer, that could be a problem as well. Also, sticking to one brand may be a good decision, and only using it for the recommended amount in a day...Hope this helps!
Try one of the moisturizing masks on my profile. Just click my picture and copy the recipes. Either one should help. Both are completely natural and made with stuff you probably have in the house right now..





The alcohols in most creams, lotions, etc dry out your skin. While they appear moisturized for a little while, it's just a coating of petroleum, not actually doing anyting to moisturize the cells.





If you are using acne-control products on your face or the ones taken internally, they stop the ability of your skin to produce oils, so your skin is like the sahara desert.

I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?

I've been taking better care of my feet for the past 2 weeks and I do see an improvement, but... I feel that when I (extremely or gently)exfoliate them with a pumice or foot buffer the cracks get deeper although my feet get softer.





I am not overweight and have always had troubles with my feet.





What can I do to prevent this? How can I get the cracks to literally heal?I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?
The first step for at-home treatment is to wash or soak your feet everyday in lukewarm water and a mild soap. You can add a soothing foot product to help condition your feet if you choose. Dr. Scholl鈥檚 and Burt鈥檚 Bees offer great medicated moisturizing products. However, if you鈥檇 rather use items from the kitchen, mixing one cup of honey with a gallon of water and soaking ten to fifteen minutes can drastically improve the moisture in the skin. Honey is also a natural antiseptic and is a safe cure for cracked or bleeding skin. Be careful not to use the pumice stone too vigorously on your cracked feet as it may make them worse.


Second, you鈥檒l need to dry your feet well. Pay close attention to the skin in between the toes. If this area is not dried properly it can create a breeding ground for bacteria and lead to infection. Pat the feet and do not rub harshly or you can cause more damage!





Next, apply a foot cream, lotion or foot ointment. There are many lotions available offering moisturizers such as Vitamin E, shea butter, aloe and more. These are often helpful for dry, but not severely dry skin. Podiatrists and diabetic specialists often recommend a foot cream such as O鈥橩eeffe鈥檚 working feet cream. This cream is not greasy, hypoallergenic, has no odor and contains no oil or alcohol. It helps replenish the skin with glycerin and protect the skin with paraffin. These ingredients help to sooth, hydrate and repair the skin tissue of the feet.





Also wear socks!I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?
Here is a simple nighttime solution that may work for you and its very inexpensive. Buy a large jar of Vaseline petroleum jelly. Buy a thick pair of white exercise socks, they can be the short ones with no cuff, just something to cover the foot. Wash feet with a good deodorant soap, rinse and dry thoroughly then apply the Vaseline in a generous layer all over the bottoms and between toes and especially on the ball and heels of the feet. Put on the socks and go to bed. When you get up, and remove the socks, you will notice that your feet feel much better, in time the cracks will heal, as you continue to gently exfoliate the rough calloused skin on the bottoms.
Get a Ped Egg and Heel Rescue foot cream at Walmart

Omg i PILLED off a SCAB and now i have PINK skin where the scab was should i moisturize,air dry, or exfoliates?

i made a stupid mistake. i start college monday i dont know if i can where a hat i know it wont be healed by monday but what should i do to help the pink skin/scab moisturize,exfoliates,neosporine or air dry?!?Omg i PILLED off a SCAB and now i have PINK skin where the scab was should i moisturize,air dry, or exfoliates?
Just leave it. There's nothing wrong with it, that's natural. It's healed, the skin is just new.Omg i PILLED off a SCAB and now i have PINK skin where the scab was should i moisturize,air dry, or exfoliates?
Your sore is pretty well healed. Don't exfoliate! It's pink because it's new, tender skin with no protective older skin over it. In a few days it will look less pink. Mostly leave it be. Neosporine or moisturizer won't hurt. You can evaluate whether you think either is necessary.

Any free and homemade ways to rid of sock tan exfoliate or homemade tan I'm a boy and have 12 hrs to solve thi?

Any free and homemade ways to rid of sock tan exfoliate or homemade tan I'm a boy and have 12 hrs to solve thi?


Any free and homemade ways to rid of sock tan exfoliate or homemade tan I'm a boy and have 12 hrs to solve thi?


I have swimming tomorrow and my legs look orange tanish from the sun and my feet r white. How do I either exfoliate with homemade stuff without losing my tan, or how do I make my feet tan using homemade things, preferably waterproof. I have 12 hrs ty!!!!Any free and homemade ways to rid of sock tan exfoliate or homemade tan I'm a boy and have 12 hrs to solve thi?
thats unfortunate! i dont know any free ways but you could try using some self tanning loton, or some spray on nylons? maybe? GOOD LUCK!

What kind of exfoliating soap/lotion is good for getting rid of tans?

I don't think you can get rid of a tan, but maybe you can try some kind of powder or make up.

I heard people with severe acne aren't supposed to exfoliate, is it true or just BS?

I heard that exfoliating will cut up your acne and actually inflame it and make it worse.


I thought it was best to exfoliate at least twice a week to remove all the layers of dead skin that build up.


I have extremely severe acne and am currently on antibiotics, topical treatments, and next month I will be going on the pill. Don't give me crap about my antibiotics or topical treatments because whenever I ask a question people just give me crap about it. I am not asking for your opinion on my choice of treatments, I am asking you if I should exfoliate or not.


I have been exfoliating with proactive gentle formula with 2% salicylic acid but am returning it because it hasn't been working and am buying the St. Ives scrub for acne prone skin.


Yeah so....


To exfoliate or not to exfolilate?I heard people with severe acne aren't supposed to exfoliate, is it true or just BS?
I'm not 100 per cent sure, but my opinion is that it is ok to do so, as long as you are really gentle and don't scrub too hard, otherwise it would aggravate the acne. Also, I would probably do it no more than twice per week.





You should try roacutane, that's what I used as a teenager, and I didn't see another pimple for many years.I heard people with severe acne aren't supposed to exfoliate, is it true or just BS?
I don't think exfoliation will worsen your acne, but it may leave ';ice pick'; scars in the future and these may be difficult to treat. This is from my experience especially with guys with severe acne who picks their acne. Ice pick scars would require dermabrasion procedures, which are expensive.
NO, DO NOT DO IT ! it may leave permanent scars. %26amp; cause infection, then you will have a bigger problem , just do what you are doing. GOOD LUCK

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What is the correct way to wash your skin and exfoliate it?

i have combination of oily skin the only part that gets slightly dry on my face is by my nose area after i wash my face with my cleanser...my skin tends to breakout once in a while but not crazy like 1 or 2 zits...im a 22yr old male...and i exfoliate my skin with Olay Clarify %26amp; Cleanse Daily Scrub...now i use this once a week is that ok? and should i be using this? i first start off with wetting my face with warm water then i put some of my cleanser in my hands and start to massage it into my face up and down and in circular motion not going all ruff now...after im done i rinse my face with cool water...then after i apply a hot towel on my face for 30 sec how does this all sound? is this wrong? please let me know whats the best way....thanksWhat is the correct way to wash your skin and exfoliate it?
relax, and take 1-2 showers a day, 1 morning and night, RELAX





too much wamr water or hot water or applying with too much for exxagerated amounts can be bad for you + make u itchy and grow more acne and etc. (including too much streesss and brainwork casuess even mroe)





i mean come on, wwat the...





gees for a guy thats soo...wrongWhat is the correct way to wash your skin and exfoliate it?
Sounds like you're doing pretty good, do a gentle massage, don't rub in the cleanser hard. ANd just skip the hot towel part. After you rinse alot, just pat dry gently with a clean towel. If you have any spots, just put on a tiny dab of Olay zit cream (at night) and if any parts are very dry, use a light moisturizer only on the dry parts. (Morn and nite) If you feel some parts are oily, you can use Olay astringent or toner on just the oily parts. morn and nite.
I don't think your way sounds ';wrong,'; especially not if it's working for you. I've recently discovered though that an exfoliating cloth really is a miracle worker. I use it instead of my hands to rub in my cleanser, and I'm really seeing a dramatic difference for the first time in my life. I've always had really terrible skin, and even prescriptions didn't do much for me, but so far, adding this in addition to my normal Proactiv and Thermaclear routine has given me the best results I've ever had.
ive heard before (and this works for me) that you are supposed to rub in circles. wash ur face in the morning and ant night, and in the shower.