Dry Skin on the Face | Causes and 7 ways to Treat it

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How do you know that your skin is dry? How to provide her with the right care? And finally, what means will help to keep her young and beautiful for a long time? Gathered for you the complete guide to dry skin care face to answer all-all-all questions!

FEATURES OF DRY SKIN

Dry skin is skin that suffers from a lack of moisture and natural fat lubricant. And from birth and at any time of the year. This is the main difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin: dryness is a permanent trait, skin type, and dehydration is just a temporary condition that can be corrected.

! It is important to understand: dehydrated skin, first of all, lacks moisture and dry – sebum (skin fat).

 

SIGNS OF DRY SKIN

To understand whether you really have dry skin, it is best to consult a beautician. And at home, you can do a small test. Mentally tick up in front of every statement that characterizes your skin:

  • Thin and sensitive;
  • Without greasy glitter;
  • pores are almost invisible;
  • does not suffer from acne and rashes;
  • It often flakes.
  • Can be rough to the touch;
  • suffers from a sense of tightness;
  • prone to early signs of aging.

The more ticks, the more likely it is that you have dehydrated skin.

 

CAUSES DRY SKIN ON THE FACE

Most often, the skin becomes dry due to disorders in the sebaceous glands. They excrete two little sebum and thus deprive the skin of natural nutrition and a protective barrier. As a result, it rapidly loses moisture and remains virtually defenseless against the influence of negative environmental factors.

Other causes of dryness are:

  • Heredity. Yes, dry skin can be a genetically conditioned factor.
  • Love for sunbathing. Direct sunlight dries the skin and reduces its immunity.
  • Wrong care program. Perhaps you have misidentified the type of skin and chosen the wrong products?
  • Environmental factors. For example, too dry air indoors, air conditioning, strong wind or frost, etc.
  • Atopic dermatitis. It is a disease that cannot be cured even with the most nutritious creams. A trip to the dermatologist is obligatory!

The more ticks, the more likely it is that you have dehydrated skin.

 

RULES OF FACIAL DRY SKINCARE

RULES OF FACIAL DRY SKINCARE

In youth, dry skin usually does not cause almost any problems: smooth tone, almost imperceptible pores, and no oily shine. Dream! But only until 20-25 years old. At this age, dry skin most often begins to “show character”: there are unpleasant feelings of strong tightness, the skin becomes rough and very sensitive, there are early signs of aging.

What to do? Declare the dryness of the vendetta! And start scrupulously complying with the rules of dry skincare:

  1. Always wash off your cosmetics before going to bed (even if the window is the apocalypse, and you want to sleep terribly), and in any case, do not rub the skin with a cotton disc.
  2. Exclude beauty-ritual cosmetics with retinol and its derivatives (they strongly dry the skin).
  3. Wash without tap water because it is hard and can cause irritation. For demakeazh, use micellar water, hydrophilic oil, or tender milk, and then rinse your face with mineral or regular drinking bottled water.
  4. Give up scrubs with large abrasive particles: dry skin needs soft exfoliants.
  5. Nutrition and hydration are the same for dry skin. Therefore, the usual moisturizer regularly uses products saturated with lipids and natural oils (it can be, for example, night cream or mask). It is important to ensure skin and deep hydration – this task will cope with the serum. Remember that it is important to use masks and serum not instead of creams but with them!
  6. Don’t forget about eye care: this area is hypersensitive.
  7. Perform a beauty ritual twice a day: in the morning, and the evening, the skin has different needs.
  8. Moisturize the skin outside and from the inside – drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day.
  9. Start preventing early aging at 20-25, and from 30 regularly use anti-age products with age-appropriate labeling.
  10. Alternate different types of masks: nutritious, moisturizing, tonic, vitamin, etc.

 

HOW TO CARE FOR DRY FACIAL SKIN

Dry skin is important for regular daily care. The cumulative effect may not appear immediately, so the saying about patience and work here is 100%.

DRY SKIN CARE STAGES

PURIFICATION

It is best to use micellar water or hydrophilic oil for demake. It dissolves fat and cosmetics, and after contact with water, turns into an emulsion, which is enough to wash off with water. For washing, dry skin is best suitable for foam or milk and exfoliate – scrubs with the smallest particles. They will help to carefully remove dead particles from the skin’s surface and even out the complexion.

 

TONING

In dry skincare, regular toning is essential. Why? The cleaner the skin, the better the moisturizers are absorbed. Try to apply a little tonic on the cotton pad and wipe the face immediately after cleansing. You will see dirt and remnants of cosmetics that have not removed the means for demake and washing. Thus, the tonic completes the cleansing phase and prepares the skin of the face for the next stage of care – hydration. Also, it restores the pH balance of the skin and acts as a conduit for active components.

 

MOISTENING

Hydration can be superficial and deep. Surface hydration allows you to create an invisible barrier on the skin’s surface that seals moisture and prevents it from evaporating. And deep hydration binds moisture molecules inside the skin and creates conditions for recovery at the cellular level.

Moisturization on the surface level most often provide creams, and on the deep – serums and masks. The serum is usually applied after toning and 20 minutes before the night cream, and masks – gel, tissue, cream – can be done 1-3 times a week. Don’t forget to read the instructions!

 

NUTRITION

The night cream is more responsible for eating dry skin. Its main task is to saturate the skin with lipids, amino acids, and fats, which are necessary to maintain hydrolipid balance and restore the skin’s protective properties. It is important to look for fatty acids (lino-left, linola, oleic) and natural oils (almond, care, olives, etc.).

 

FEATURES OF MORNING AND EVENING CARE

The beauty ritual for dry skincare should be repeated in the morning and evening throughout life:

  • In the morning, choose SPF products, especially in the sunny season. The main focus is on hydration and protection from negative environmental factors, so the texture of the day cream can be light and melting.
  • In the evening, the main focus is on careful cleansing, nutrition, and restoration. Be sure to use the means for demake, tonic, and night cream with a dense and rich texture. It is best to apply it at least 20-30 minutes before bedtime so that the product is properly absorbed and not smeared on the pillow.

 

FEATURES OF SEASONAL SKINCARE

The skin condition at different times of the year can change, so the care program is important to adjust in time.

WINTER CARE

On the street – frost and cold wind, and indoor – dry and hot air. Because of temperature changes, dry skin can become even more sensitive and drier, so protection and hydration should be more intense. Choose creams with a dense texture, add to the beauty-routine serum or concentrate and be sure at least 1-2 times a week make nutritious masks. Peeling at this time of year should be as gentle as possible (not more than once a week).

SPRING CARE

In March-April, protection is still relevant because the frost and wind have not been canceled yet. Do not forget to take care of the skin of the lips, and with the onset of May, choose products with SPF. Spring sun is very aggressive, which can lead to the appearance of age spots.

 

SUMMER CARE

Summer is a time of bliss for dry skin! The main thing is not to be in the open sun and use sunscreen and tonal creams with SPF. Besides, pay special attention to the cleansing procedure and purchase funds with panthenol and aloe vera. They will help soothe the skin if you do burn.

For instant hydration, wear a thermal spray in your spring – it will refresh your face during the day.

 

AUTUMN CARE

Winter is coming! Add up to the nutritional masks, and do not give up the creams with SPF, especially if September will be hot.

 

HOW TO CHOOSE COSMETICS FOR DRY SKINCARE

The shortlist of funds, which can not do without, include:

  • Means for washing and demake;
  • moisturizing tonic;
  • Cream (light daytime and nutritious night);
  • Deep-hydrated serum
  • several types of masks.

 

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING?

First of all, choose cosmetics marked “for dry skin.”

  1. Avoid remedies that contain ingredients such as alcohol, lye, mineral oils, aggressive PAV, and retinol (as well as its derivatives). They provoke dryness, peeling, redness, and a sense of tightness.
  2. Be careful with the means that contain clay – it pulls moisture out of the skin.
  3. Look for products with two types of components: those that saturate the skin with moisture (hyaluronic acid, ceramides, amino acids, coenzyme 10) and those that will create a protective film on the skin and will not allow this moisture to evaporate (squalane, glycerin, natural waxes).
  4. Dry skin does not like to be overloaded, so where possible, choose 2 in 1: for example, tonal cream with SPF.
  5. Choose products with natural oils to nourish your skin.
  6. Replace aggressive peelings with AHA-acids that will provide soft exfoliation.
  7. Look for antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals (they provoke aging): vitamins C, E, A, magnesium, and selenium, extracts from some plants, etc.

 

 7 Ways to treat Dry Skin

 7 Ways to treat Dry Skin

CLEANSING GEL WITH CUCUMBER EXTRACT

Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser

Cucumber extract soothes and softens the skin, so Kiehl’s cleansing gel is ideal for dry skin. It removes the contamination and remnants of make-up, leaving in return a sense of cleanliness and comfort. No tightness! And soft velvety skin day after day.

In addition to cucumber extract, the product includes valuable rosemary oil and natural plant glycerin, which help restore the skin’s hydrolipid balance.

 

CUCUMBER TONIC FOR NORMAL AND DRY SKIN

Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner

Kiehl’s cucumber tonic is suitable for all skin types because oily skin can also suffer from dryness (or, more precisely, dehydration). However, it is dry skin “falling in love” with it from the first application.

The tonic not only cleanses the skin but also gives the maximum sense of comfort without tightness:

  • Cucumber extract – refreshes and restores water balance.
  • Camphora – cools.
  • The root of the trench – soothes and hydrates the skin.

 

SKIN CREAM AROUND THE EYES WITH AVOCADO

Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

The skin around the eyes is about three times thinner than the rest of the face, so it needs careful and delicate care. Kiehl’s eye cream contains a “nutritious trio” that allows you to moisturize and retain moisture inside skin cells intensively.

  • Avocado oil is a valuable source of vitamins and fatty acids that restore lipid balance.
  • Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals and serves to prevent photoaging.
  • Shea butter – moisturizes.

The cream underwent ophthalmological control. Due to the water-oily texture, it absorbs quickly and does not spread, so the risk of getting into the eyes is minimal. Use the tool twice a day and apply it along the orbital bone of the eyes with soft pat movements.

 

DRY SKIN MOISTURIZER

Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm

Kiehl’s balm is designed specifically for dry and dehydrated facial skin. It performs the same functions as a moisturizer: it saturates the skin with moisture, restores the protective barrier, and prevents dehydration. Among the key components are edelweiss extract and antarctic, which have proven to be effective even in extreme conditions.

In addition to cucumber extract, the product includes valuable rosemary oil and natural plant glycerin, which help restore the skin’s hydrolipid balance.

 

FACIAL MOISTURIZER

Ultra Facial Cream

Meet Kiehl’s No.1 Face Cream Worldwide! It gives the skin a long-term sense of hydration and softness and prevents dehydration of cells.

Despite the light texture, the cream formula is saturated with a whole range of useful components:

  • Olive oil (squalane) – moisturizes and nourishes.
  • Antarctic – protects against dryness and free radicals, prevents the loss of moisture even in extreme conditions.
  • The cylindrical imperative improves the microcirculation of the skin, reduces puffiness.

The cream underwent ophthalmological control. Due to the water-oily texture, it absorbs quickly and does not spread, so the risk of getting into the eyes is minimal. Use the tool twice a day and apply it along the orbital bone of the eyes with soft pat movements.

 

NIGHT MOISTURIZER MASK

Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque

The main highlight of this Kiehl’s mask is in high efficiency and long lifespan. It continues to work even in the daytime! After the evening cleansing procedure, apply the product to the whole face and leave for 10 minutes, then wet the skin with a dry cloth to remove the excess. Olive squalane, cylindrical empress, antarctic… Kiehl’s Legendary Cosmetics Ingredients – to protect your skin from dryness and dehydration!

 

SOOTHING AND MOISTURIZING MASK

Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask

Our skin is affected by many negative factors during the day: from wind and frost to free radicals. Kiehl’s soothing and moisturizing mask with marigold and aloe helps the skin cope with fatigue, gives a feeling of freshness, and moisturizes within 5-10 minutes after application on the face! Besides, marigold petals have antibacterial characteristics, and aloe vera has healing properties.

After use, the mask should be washed off with warm water.

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