Do you have dry, flaky skin that often becomes tight, flaky, and itchy? No matter how much moisturizer you put on your face, you never seem to get relief? It's a common experience, but it doesn't make dry skin on the face any less uncomfortable or embarrassing. Fortunately, there are many ways you can deal with this. We've developed a dry skin care routine that removes dead skin and replenishes moisture loss so you can feel safe and glowing again.
6 dry skin symptoms you may notice
Check out the following symptoms to determine if you have dry skin:
- The skin on the face and body feels very tight after showering, swimming, or contact with water
- In general, your skin has a rough sandpaper texture
- The skin around your lips or on your face is flaky or flaky
- Fine lines or cracks appear
- You experience dryness that is painful, itchy, or flaky
- Deep cracks form on your skin
How to get rid of dry skin
Dry skin can be made worse by external factors such as hormones, environmental stress, and seasonal changes. Here are some simple ways to keep dry skin soft and plump.
1. Moisten
Moisturizers are a no-brainer for dry skin care. Oil-based ointments, creams, and lotions that are high in essential fatty acids (EFAs) make up for the lack of oil and lipids in dry skin. They lubricate the surface of the skin and strengthen the skin's moisture barrier to replenish and lock in the much-needed moisture.
"If you're deciding on a moisturizer for dry skin, consider using a stronger moisturizer and looking for ingredients like hyaluronic acid …" explains Dr. Hooman Khorasani, Dermatological and Cosmetic Surgeon. “It is known that these provide the skin with moisture. Other ingredients to look for might include shea butter and lactic acid, which are great for moisturizing and exfoliating. "
Pro tip: Apply moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in extra moisture.
2. Monitor your water temperature
Extreme temperatures make an already dry complexion worse by stripping the skin of essential oils. Joshua Draftsman, M.D.tells EVEN: "The water in your shower should be the temperature you would imagine for a heated pool – about 84 degrees Fahrenheit." If hot showers are non-negotiable, limit them to no more than 10 minutes to protect dry skin.
3. Use gentle ingredients
Like extreme temperatures, harsh cosmetic ingredients can compromise the skin's moisture barrier, causing dryness and irritation. To protect your skin, avoid products that contain chemical ingredients such as parabens, petrolatum, mineral oils, propylene glycol, or sodium lauryl sulfate.
4. Protect your skin in winter
Dry winter air also contributes to the dryness of the skin. In the winter months there is less moisture in the air, which means that the moisture in your skin evaporates faster. To compensate, Harvard Health recommends using a humidifier and setting it to about 60%. This is enough to replenish the lost moisture in the top layer of skin.
5. Adjust your diet
You can improve your skin's ability to retain moisture by adding healthy fats to your diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 oils support skin health by fighting inflammation and strengthening the skin's moisture barrier. Foods that are high in healthy fats include salmon, flax seeds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
Now that you know how to treat your dry skin, there are also a number of gentle products you can consider that are helpful for relieving dry skin on your face. One of the best ways to fix this is to customize yours Skincare routine with moisturizing products that replenish and repair. We recommend the following routine to heal and soothe dry skin so you can feel normal again.
How to deal with dry skin on your face? Your 5-step routine
If flaky skin is cramping your style, smooth things out day-to-night with these Eminence Organics solutions.
1. Cleaning
Lathering with harsh soaps or strong scents can make dry skin worse. There is also a chance that the foaming cleanser you are using will strip your skin of its natural oils. Use a rich balm or oil instead.
As a first step, cleanse your dry skin with a gentle oil-based cleanser. Alicia Hawthorne, Eminence Organics product support officer recommends Wildflower Cleansing Balm. This balm formulated with poppy seed oil and elderflower replenishes moisture and soothes redness. But don't do it for too long and use a scrub every day.
2. Peeling (weekly)
Alicia encourages dry skin exfoliation to "take care of dandruff!" A gentle exfoliation for this type of complexion Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is your best choice. Containing lactic acid, rice and chickpea flour, this physical and chemical scrub removes dead skin cells and smoothes out rough, dry skin. The presence of salicylic acid gently exfoliates and removes impurities to lighten the appearance of the skin and shrink the appearance of pores.
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3rd tone
A toner is needed to rebalance the moisture and pH of your skin after cleansing, and to remove any impurities that the cleansers may have missed. Think of toner as a "conditioner" for your detergent. A product like ours Stone Crop Hydrating Mist contains nourishing ingredients like Stone Crop, Lavender and Jasmine to restore moisture and soothe dry skin. When you've cleansed your skin, apply a spray or two to your face and neck, or you can use a cotton pad to apply and leave on avoiding the area around your eyes.
4. Treat
When it comes to Alicia chooses an oil, concentrate, or serum for dry skin and recommends reaching for a product that is high in both fatty acids and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Her suggestion is Facial Recovery Oil, which contains soothing and nourishing oils that heal dry skin. This luxurious face oil contains precious herbs and oils, including clary sage oil and sage leaf extract, to soothe and renew the skin.
5. Moisturize
As the temperature drops, the cold drains your skin of the essential moisture it needs to stay supple. As soon as you shower or wash your face, apply a generous layer of moisturizer and spend a lot of time massaging it onto your face. Choose an oil-rich cream that will replenish moisture and repair your skin's lipid barrier. Our Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer contains deeply moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter. Shea butter in particular is an excellent emollient for the skin; It is rich in triglycerides and fatty acids that restore and retain moisture.
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F.Acial Recovery Oil
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Are you ready to update your dry skin routine? Find these products and more at one Eminence Organics Spa partners in your area.