Dry facial skin can cause many problems, peels, cracks, itches, it is tense, dull, delicate and very sensitive. The weakened lipid barrier makes it also susceptible to allergens, and because it is also less elastic, it is on it much faster than on oily or normal skin you can see the first signs of aging. Care for this type of skin is a huge challenge, requires patience, regularity and commitment. Dry skin needs special care throughout the year, but in autumn and winter, when we are in warm heated rooms, its condition may deteriorate. Cold air, which it comes into contact with when going outside, is also bad for it.

How to deal with dry facial skin? Today, a bit about how to care for her.

Wash without damaging

Sensitive dry skin does not tolerate soaps or alcohol-based cleaners, and cosmetics containing dyes and fragrances should be abandoned. Dry skin will also be irritated by cosmetics with the addition of mint or eucalyptus. Also limit the use of water for washing your face, and if you use it, remember not to be hot. Too warm water, removing dirt, at the same time damages the skin's protective barrier. The water should be lukewarm and preferably boiled.

Choose cosmetics for atopic and dry skin containing emollients, which thanks to their properties will not only harm your skin, but will help moisturize it and rebuild the lipid coat. Dry skin can also be washed with goat's milk, it will maintain the proper pH, moisturize, elasticize and soothe irritations. Also, do not forget to wash your makeup thoroughly, leaving the remains of colored cosmetics overnight is very harmful for all skin types. He will feel dry and sensitive neglect the fastest. Use gentle lotions or moisturizing micellar liquids for this. Remember also about gentle drying, so as not to damage the protective film formed during washing, with properly selected cosmetics. Do not rub your face with a towel, just let it absorb excess water by applying it gently to your face.

Moisturize, nourish and grease

Dry skin should be carefully moisturized, even several times a day. Day creams should therefore contain protective, moisturizing and rebuilding lipid coat ingredients. Do not forget that UV radiation is also very harmful for dry skin. Therefore, in addition to avoiding sunbathing and the categorical ban on the use of solarium, you must ensure that your creams have protective filters. At night, use creams that will provide your skin with the necessary nutrients, helping it fully use the time devoted to intensive regeneration. In autumn and winter, especially before going outside, replace the moisturizing cream with greasy or semi-greasy, thanks to them you will protect your skin against the adverse effects of external factors such as wind, frost and sudden temperature changes.

Cream for dry skin should contain ingredients that will supplement its lipid structure, choose those in which you will find cholesterol, ceramides, polyunsaturated fatty acids e.g. linoleic acid contained in evening primrose oil or linseed oil and squalene which you will find e.g. in oil with amaranth. The composition of the cosmetic should also include vitamins regulating water and fat metabolism - vitamin B7 also called vitamin H, vitamins A, E, C and having soothing properties of provitamin B5, the content of hyaluronic acid is also important, as it binds water to maintain proper hydration of the skin, urea which also moisturizes and has the ability to retain water in the epidermis and protects against excessive water evaporation beeswax or petroleum jelly.

Serum for special tasks

If your skin is very dry and irritated, it is worth applying a treatment lasting several weeks using an intensively moisturizing serum. Apply the serum twice a day for about 3 weeks after cleansing the face, and when absorbed, apply a cream for dry skin. Remember that, despite the richness of ingredients, the serum cannot replace the cream, it has a lighter texture and is quickly absorbed, reaching the deeper layers of the skin. The serum also does not have UV filters, so it is in no way suitable for self-use, but it can enhance the effect of the cream.

Peeling? Yes, but not too much

Dry skin is very delicate, but this does not mean that it does not need cleansing with a peeling, to avoid irritation, choose enzyme peels that do not rub, and dissolve the dead skin gently. This procedure should be performed on thoroughly cleansed face. The peeling will not only allow you to get rid of deep impurities and dead skin, but also unify the skin color and sensitize it to the effects of creams and masks. However, remember not to use it too often, despite its gentle action, once a week. Each time after the procedure, apply a cream or mask that moisturizes and nourishes dry skin.

Get a face mask

Masks are a very important element of dry skin care, so it's good to spend some time doing them and apply them 2-3 times a week. The task of a good mask is deep hydration, relief, elasticity and nutrition of dry skin. Use only those intended for dry and sensitive skin or make them yourself at home. Avocado will be perfect for this, as it not only moisturizes and nourishes, but also neutralizes free radicals, has anti-inflammatory properties and accelerates skin regeneration. Just mix avocado puree with two tablespoons of cottage cheese and a teaspoon of honey, and a perfect cosmetic for your skin type will be created. Also, prepare an oatmeal mask. Soak three tablespoons of cereal in ¼ cup of warm milk, and when they cool, add a teaspoon of honey. Such a cosmetic will help you soothe irritations, nourish and moisturize perfectly. You can also prepare an oiling, softening and regenerating mask with cocoa. Pour three tablespoons of pure cocoa into a bowl, add the half avocado puree, 5 tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of corn flour.

Take care of the proper diet

If you have dry skin, you should definitely give up or at least properly reduce your intake of alcohol, salt and caffeine. Also eliminate spicy foods from your diet. However, make sure that your body supplies the right amount of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, C and B vitamins. Your menu should not lack fish, seafood, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, nuts, cheese, whole grains, linseed oil, grape seed, wheat germ, sesame, olive oil, eggs as well as fresh vegetables and fruits, don't forget about proper hydration.

Get professional help

From time to time, it is worth using procedures performed in professional aesthetic medicine clinics like REVIVE CLINIC. Patients who have a problem with dry skin are offered a Shiatzu massage treatment, designed especially for sensitive skin, during which carefully selected preparations with soothing and moisturizing properties are used, which in combination with massage accelerate the skin regeneration process, reduce irritation, soothe and soothe feeling of tension, leaving it soft and smooth. The treatment for dehydrated skin also brings very good results, during which a hyaluronic acid mask and serum with vitamin B5 are used, which in combination with a specialized massage improve the functioning of the natural protective barrier of the skin, accelerate its renewal, and as a result it becomes refreshed, elastic, properly hydrated and smoothed. INTRACEUTICALS Oxygen Infusion is also a treatment that works very well for dry skin. Active ingredients injected with pure oxygen into the deeper layers of the skin, such as hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants, give the skin an excellent brightening and hydration effect.

Excessive drying of the skin can lead to inflammation and bacterial and fungal infections. Therefore, it is very important to properly care with preparations that not only moisturize the skin, but also nourish, rebuild the protective barrier, regenerate and retain moisture in the epidermis. Also, take care of proper hydration in heated rooms and stop smoking, dry air and harmful substances contained in tobacco smoke are the enemy of your skin.

Remember also that cosmetics do not work equally for everyone, so their choice is a very individual matter. Therefore, maybe before you go shopping for more dry skin care preparations, it is worth using the help and advice of a dermatologist. Dry skin can also be a symptom of many diseases, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis, consultation with a doctor who will conduct a detailed interview, so it may be the first step to diagnose them and take appropriate treatment.