How to Deal with Dry Skin on the Face
by Abdul Aziz Mondal Health Care Services Published on: 05 January 2021 Last Updated on: 06 October 2022
Having dry skin is not of the gifts you would wish on yourself. It takes special care to manage the dry skin on the face. It can sometimes cramp your style, making you feel uncomfortable. You don’t have to spend all the time beating yourself up. This article has everything you need to manage dry skin.
Here is the step by step solution for dry skin
Cleanse
Most people with dry skin tend to leather up with soaps and fragrances. They are not any good for the skin as they exacerbate the skin in the long run. The use of foaming cleansers also rids the skin of its natural oil. You then end up with drier skin in the long run.
Dry skin requires you to use dry skin oil or a rich balm. The first step when cleansing is to purify the skin using an oil-based cleanser. You can purify the skin using an exfoliator.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating is important when looking to get rid of dry skin as it removes dead skin. The cleansing process tends to leave some debris and other particles on the skin. It is the exfoliation process that cleans after it.
Use a gentle exfoliator to avoid the risk of skin reactions. An ideal exfoliator contains lactic acid, chickpea flour, and rice. These help clear out dead skin cells to smoothen the rough, dry skin. The exfoliate also helps in brightening up the skin appearance.
Tone
After cleansing and exfoliating, it seems like the skin is all good to go. Well, there is still more to cleaning the face. There is the possibility of some particles remaining on the face. That is where toning comes in.
Toning helps in balancing the skin moisture and PH levels after cleansing. It also removes all the impurities that might still be remaining after cleansing. An ideal toner has ingredients like jasmine, lavender, and stonecrop—this helps nourish dry skin.
Toning also helps avoid the need for eczema treatment. It removes all the particles that might cause eczema.
Treat
Treating when dealing with dry skin is all about choosing the right oil. Look for the skin oil rich in fatty acids and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Using calming and nourishing oils is also great for dry skin.
The dry skin oils tend to have sage leaf extract, which soothes and renews the skin.
Moisturize
The last step in managing dry skin is to moisturize. Your skin tends to lose essential moisture during low temperatures. Use the moisturizer to repair the lipid barrier. Apply the moisture immediately after showering.
An ideal moisturizer should have coconut butter or shea butter. These are high in triglycerides and fatty acids to restore moisture.
Bottom Line
Managing dry skin is an involving yet rewarding task. It is a multi-step activity that involves cleansing, exfoliating, and toning. It also has a bit of treating and moisturizing. When done well, you are free from itchy and other dry skin issues. Remember not to try out anything in excess.
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