What is dry skin?
Our skin produces a natural oil called sebum. When you overproduce sebum, it leads to the formation of pimples and makes your skin oily. When your skin is not producing as much sebum to hydrate your skin as it should, your skin becomes dry.
Characteristics of flaky skin
1. Your skin feels tight
2. Skin texture feels rough
3. Your completion becomes dull
4. You have flaky skin and itchy skin
5. Your skin is prone to irritation and redness
6. Your pores are not visible
7. Dry skin enhances fine lines and wrinkles
Dry skin treatment
1. Start your skincare routine with a face wash for dry skin. These face washes serve as the first step to feeding your skin with ingredients that will begin the process of giving hydration to your skin.
2. Use a moisturizer daily. The best moisturizers for dry skin should have potent ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, glycerine, argan oil, and shea butter. These ingredients will help to attract moisture from the air to your skin and help to keep your skin moisturized for more extended periods.
Some of these face washes are also good if you have Eczema. A face wash like La Roche Posay’s hydrating gentle cleanser is made with glycerine, which helps to attract water molecules in the air to the skin. Glycerine is one of the best humectants for the skin.
3. Using facial toners can be an effective way to treat dry skin. Etude House Mositfull Collagen Facial Toner is an excellent toner for dry skin. It is (super collagen water) that gives your skin a lot of moisture. The small particle of the super collagen water and Baobab water in the toner provides endless moisture that leaves your skin hydrated.
4. Do not over-exfoliate. Be super gentle when you exfoliate, dead skin cells can accumulate on the skin, making your skin look dull and tired. Use mild exfoliators like salicylic acid and lactic acid. Exfoliate at least twice a week for best results.
5. Use a humidifier at night. A humidifier puts moisture back into the air. When the air has moisture, it helps your skin stay hydrated and healthy.
