Cosmetologist-valeologist Svetlana Viktorovna Kolosova answers questions about how to care for dry skin.
"What does dry skin look like and is it possible to correctly determine the type of your skin yourself?"
Marina Mikhailova, Michurinsk
Home daily remedies should be combined with professional salon treatments and beauty massages. It is desirable to carry them out twice a year. Then maintain the achieved effect with one prophylactic salon procedure every three weeks.
"Does tap water harm dry skin?"
Ksenia Isaikina, Moscow region
- Dry sensitive skin is afraid of chlorinated tap water. For washing, use filtered water or mineral water. An old recipe for washing water is wonderful: two-thirds of pure water and one-third of boiled milk. If you still washed your face with tap water, then wipe your face with a non-alcoholic tonic. Otherwise, the salt residues contained in the tap water will dry the skin.
"How to protect dry skin from external influences in summer?"
Kristina Aranyan, St. Petersburg
- In the warm season, dry skin suffers less. Painful sensitivity is more characteristic of her in winter. Heat promotes the release of fat and sweat, which partially protect the face. Although the skin still lacks moisture and fat. And if on cold days dry skin needs a permanent fat layer, then in summer the emphasis of care should be aimed at moisturizing.
When you go outside, apply "protection". Use the principle of two-layer protection: apply a protective layer on a hydro-cream or oily cream. The solar factor number indicated on the protective cream should be high enough. For example, if your skin turns red 30 minutes after exposure to the sun, and your cream has a protective factor of 5, then when using the cream, you will be able to stay in the sun painlessly 5 times longer, that is, 150 minutes. This, you see, is not enough. At the latest world exhibitions, protection creams are demonstrated that are both moisturizing and at the same time, with a protection factor of 30 and 40, and SELVERT THERMAL offered a cream with a factor of 50.
In summer, air conditioners dry out the skin no less than the sun. They are well resisted by walks in rain and fog. The smallest particles of moisture penetrate the stratum corneum and gently activate the blood supply. It is worth "improving" the air in the rooms with room humidifiers. Partially help to cope with this problem and ornamental plants. But still, the most effective modern means are sprays with thermal water. The face should be pollinated at a distance of 25 cm. The more often, the better.
"Is it possible to choose preparations for dry skin without the help of a beautician?"
Ariadna Antonova, Krasnoyarsk Territory
— Spring and summer are the perfect time to choose cosmetics. New products should not be tested on yourself in winter, when the skin already feels difficult due to cold and low humidity.
"My skin began to peel off after losing weight for a month with the help of laxatives. Is this a coincidence?"
Oksana Raikina, Kyiv
- Not. Women with dry skin should avoid anything that robs the body of moisture. Both externally and internally. All laxatives and diuretics, even seemingly harmless teas, are means of dehydration. With their long-term use, along with moisture, healing minerals also leave the cells.
"Are masks a quick fix for dry skin?"
Antonina Nikolaeva, Bryansk
— I would include creams containing panthenol for accelerated action drugs. They are used as night cream, with severe flaking of dry skin. Irritations are quickly relieved by lotions of chamomile or lime blossom, as well as oil compresses. For a compress, you need to warm two or three tablespoons of vegetable oil in a water bath, make cotton fabric mask by cutting holes for the eyes and nose. Put the oil-soaked cloth on your face for twenty minutes.
Masks should be applied regularly, once every three days, for 15 minutes. Of the ready-made masks, I would recommend the "Grandmother's Pharmacy" series. It contains wonderful masks for sensitive dry skin: a moisturizing tomato mask and a rejuvenating one with oats and carrots. It is desirable to wash off the masks with contrast water. Such hydro-gymnastics is excellent for dry skin. Dehydrated skin will improve the cucumber mask; mask of cottage cheese, yolk and olive oil; banana with milk.
"Is it worth using foundation in the warm season?"
Regina Smirnova, Sumy
— Foundation creams in summer it should be used only when necessary, as a decorative tool, corrective. Dehydrated skin will be improved by a cucumber mask, a banana mask with milk.
A well-thought-out and correct move for dry skin of the face will favorably affect the appearance, if the problem is approached thoroughly and thoroughly studied the internal and external needs of the epidermis.
Increased dryness of the skin is an uncomfortable condition that gives women a lot of problems. The dermis that has lost moisture becomes unattractive, wrinkles and cosmetic defects begin to appear especially clearly on it.
Many panicky begin to realize that it is time to say goodbye to the former beauty and are ready to conduct various experiments with their face. But do not chase dubious momentary results.
The skin becomes dry when it loses its natural fatty film, which acts as a protective barrier. It is the production of sebum that ensures the elasticity of the upper layer of the epidermis, prevents moisture loss and aging. The reasons for this deficiency may be:
- individual characteristics;
- age-related changes;
- health problems.
Many people have this skin from birth. Moreover, in her youth, she is the subject of real pride - she does not shine from fat, does not have enlarged pores, and is not prone to inflammatory acne.
However, with age, it is this dignity that develops into a problem, and the skin without excess fat becomes vulnerable to aggressive effects. environment begins to experience moisture deficiency.
Owners of this type of skin can notice the first wrinkles on their face as early as 25 years old, while their peers with normal or oily skin face this problem not earlier than 30 years old, or even later.
The epidermis is negatively affected by improper and unbalanced nutrition. This is especially noticeable if:
- food does not provide enough vitamins, minerals and amino acids;
- the diet is dominated by carbonated drinks, canned foods, coffee and sweets;
- as a result of strict diets, the body receives less proteins, fats and carbohydrates;
- the body is dehydrated or water intake is minimized;
- no alcohol restriction.
Eating fish, liver, vegetable oil, nuts, vegetables and fruits, observing the drinking regimen, refusing bad habits help transform the face.
Dry facial skin can be the result of improper care, the use of aggressive detergents, poor-quality cosmetics and unsuccessful procedures. For this type is prohibited:
- alcohol-based cleansers, as well as alkaline products;
- mechanical and chemical peels;
- exfoliating scrubs;
- drying masks.
The use of all these cosmetic manipulations that dry out the skin of the face is a common cause of deterioration in its condition.
To the negative factors loosening upper layer epidermis, provoking moisture loss include difficult climatic conditions and adverse working conditions.
A simple test can be done to determine if your skin is dry. To do this, you need to carefully examine your face in the mirror through a magnifying glass to see:
- appearance similar to parchment paper;
- grooves and wrinkles that dotted the entire upper layer of the epidermis;
- the state of the pores, with dryness they are narrowed;
- the presence of rashes all over the face or individual areas;
- the surface of the dermis - in case of a problem, it is rough with pronounced scaly fragments;
- shade of the skin surface, which is unevenly hyperemic.
After a visual examination, continue to determine the type of skin will help paper napkin. A few hours before the experiment, it is necessary to wash and refrain from using cosmetics. The procedure is simple, for this you need:
- lie down on the sofa;
- cover your face with a napkin and press it lightly for tight contact;
- wait 10 minutes.
When the surface is dried, there will be no imprints of the natural production of sebaceous secretion on the napkin, which indicates a high degree of the problem.
Another way to determine your skin type is to press hard on a specific area. If after that a red imprint remains, which disappears rather slowly, it is overdried.
Timely care for a dry face will help avoid global problems with turgor and protect against wrinkles.
The rules for the care of dry skin are based on the manipulation of moisturizing, nourishing and protecting. Special attention need to refer to:
Intensive hydration from the outside. Helpers beautiful face – hyaluronic acid, collagen and chitosan create a protective breathable mask that retains moisture and does not allow it to evaporate. As a result, the face is transformed - the skin becomes elastic, nourished and fresh.
Support for internal reserves. Active natural moisturizers will help to give the lost structure to the epidermis, stimulate its own functions: lactose, glucose, glycerin, urea. Deep action products should contain amino acids, lactate, provitamin B.
Recovery lipid barrier , which was torn and became unable to retain moisture. The unprotected dermis is depleted and all attempts to nourish it are futile - after a short period of time after applying a moisturizer, it becomes tightened again. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, amino acids, natural oils, phospholipids and ceramides.
Protection from negative influences external factors that cause skin aging. This is within the power of such components - antioxidants such as vitamins E, C, as well as UV filters. good protection will provide a face cream for winter care . These products are specifically designed to create a film on your skin that protects against cold and wind.
The presence of beneficial elements in the face care product. For example, extracts from grape seeds, seaweed, honey make it able to heal the skin, restore its freshness and elasticity.
regeneration, which is most intense during night rest. For this, night creams of a denser consistency are used, in which oils, ceramides, fatty acids, collagen and elastin are present.
And if we take care of even very dry skin according to all the rules, the result will not be long in coming. Soon you can feel the astonished glances of acquaintances who will be delighted with the transformation.
Watch the video in which the cosmetologist will tell you about the proper care for dry skin:
Daily skin care
Proper Care for the skin of the face implies the implementation of procedures that help not only maintain the condition of the dermis, but also significantly improve its appearance.
To do this, even the simplest manipulations that make up daily care must be carried out with special care due to the increased vulnerability of dry skin. In order not to aggravate the situation, it is worth abandoning cosmetics containing surface-active components in favor of delicate specialized cosmetics.
How to wash, and wash at all?
Dry dermis needs regular cleansing just like its other types. This can be done without harm if:
- instead of soap, use gels and foams, which, in addition to cleansing, also moisturize;
- make-up remover is carried out with a special milk based on hydrophilic cleansing components, and then rinse your face with water at a comfortable temperature;
- use micellar water as a preliminary stage of cleansing, as well as on the road.
For dry skin, the most favorable time for washing is the evening. Removing the rest of the street atmosphere, dust and sweat will prevent inflammation and allow her to breathe. For washing, clean settled or filtered water at room temperature is suitable.
While in the morning washing with water or other cleansers, even the most delicate ones, is not recommended. During the night, a protective film is formed on the skin, developed by the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which helps to retain moisture and wash it off is extremely unreasonable.
Toning is a must!
It is considered erroneous that it is not necessary to use a tonic. For dull, dry skin, toning is just as important as cleansing.
Ideally, if the cleansers and tonics are of the same cosmetic line and perfectly complement each other.
If such procedures are tactful and caring, very dry facial skin will soon please with a healthy and fresh look. For this purpose it is recommended:
- use tonics with a predominant composition of softening and moisturizing components;
- avoid alcoholic products.
Tonic agents fully justify their purpose if they contain:
- silk and wheat proteins, which have a lifting effect, giving the skin a velvety feel;
- extracts of algae, rosewood, acai berries, wheat germ, which improve skin circulation, have a rejuvenating, softening effect;
- sodium hyaluronate - a component that promotes the production and retention of moisture in the skin;
- vitamin B3 - enhance the protective functions of the skin.
By their action, tonic agents improve skin microcirculation, saturate it with oxygen, make the epidermis ready to absorb useful material cosmetics, almost a third improve their action.
Moisturizing cream or nourishing?
To fully restore the skin and give it a healthy, fresh look, both nutrition and hydration are necessary. It is not advisable to give preference to any one type of cream, because one of them supplies the skin with the necessary nutrients (feeds), and the other saturates with moisture. As there is no question what is better water or food, so in the case of creams - they should work equally to restore the thinned epidermis.
Moisturizing creams are preferred for morning care. This cosmetics should contain hyaluronic acid, which can not only attract moisture to the upper layer of the dry dermis, but also bind it inside the deeper layers of the epidermis.
All components of this tool will help the skin:
- update;
- normalize metabolic and restorative processes;
- get a whole arsenal of vitamins and minerals.
Dry skin in different time year requires special attention.
Winter care must take into account the following nuances:
- it is necessary to cancel scrubbing, toning with ice cubes and gel products - all this will irritate and injure the surface of the face, subject to extreme winter weather;
- give preference to thick compositions with a greasy texture;
- It's time to pay attention to fruit and milk peels, which will even out the complexion, remove wrinkles, and start the regeneration process.
Due to the fact that most of the time has to be spent in rooms with heating, care for dry skin in winter is aimed at intensive moisturizing.
It is necessary to saturate with moisture not only the dermis, but also the dry air. To do this, it is recommended to use thermal water or moisturizing tonics for the face during the day, and special moisturizers for the space around.
Means for the care of dry skin in the warm season should nourish, moisturize and protect it. Particular attention should be paid to:
- nourishing masks that need to be done every 3-5 days;
- the presence of sunscreens in cosmetics that protect the epidermis from the aggressive action of ultraviolet radiation;
- regular use of thermal water.
At home, dry dermis care is very effective, it is designed for the use of available components. Among the leaders - all dairy products, designed to neutralize the alkaline reaction of dry skin, thereby improving its condition. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on the dried surface. honey, vegetable and fruit juices.
For a good result, a composition based on kefir, sour cream, yogurt is applied to the cleansed skin, to which one of the active additives is mixed - carrot juice, dill, berry puree, jojoba oil.
After applying the composition to the face, wait 15-20 minutes, then rinse off the mask with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
From this table, you can try several effective tonics and masks:
| masks | Compound | Application | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage cheese - 1 tbsp. Strong black tea - 1 tsp Fish fat- ½ tsp Fish oil - ½ tsp Flaxseed oil - 1 tsp | Heat the oils and mix with other components. The mixture should be slightly warm. Apply to the face avoiding the eye area and leave on for 20 minutes. | It has a tonic and moisturizing effect, helps to improve the condition of the skin, nourishes and rejuvenates it. | |
| Yolk of a fresh chicken egg Refined olive oil - 50 ml Sea buckthorn oil - 10 ml | Beat the yolk with a blender and add oil. You should end up with a creamy emulsion. This mixture is applied to the face and kept for up to 20 minutes. The finished emulsion can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. | Nourishes and moisturizes the skin, helps to remove peeling and get rid of inflammation on the skin. | |
| Oatmeal - 1 tbsp. Olive oil - 1 tsp Milk - 2 s.l. Vitamin A - 10 drops Vitamin E - 10 drops. | Oatmeal is poured with warm milk and covered with a lid for a couple of minutes. Vitamins are added to the oil, and then the oatmeal and oils are combined. The mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes. It is enough to apply 2-3 times a week. | Nourishes and tones the skin, evens out the color, enhances regeneration and moisturizes the skin. | |
| Beans - 100 g Water Olive oil - 50 g. | The beans are well boiled, after which they are kneaded and mixed with oils. The mixture is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes. | Gives a rejuvenating effect, removes peeling, evens out skin tone. | |
| Tonics | Floral tonic | Mix rose petals, chamomile, jasmine, lime blossom. Everything is poured with boiling water and insisted. Store this toner in the refrigerator and apply with a cotton pad or sprayer. | Refreshes and softens the skin, helps to get rid of inflammation, promotes hydration. |
| Strawberry tonic | Fresh strawberries are rubbed with a spoon and filled with mineral water. You can add a couple of drops of glycerin to the mixture to soften the skin. | Softening and nourishing action. | |
| Oatmeal tonic | A tablespoon of oatmeal must be poured with boiling water, let it brew, and then strain. | Toning, nourishing and moisturizing action. | |
| Chamomile lotion | Mix the required amount of water with milk and bring to a boil. Pour the roashka flowers with this mixture and let it brew. Store the mixture in the refrigerator | Nourishing, anti-inflammatory and softening effect. |
Salon care for overdried facial skin includes the following procedures:
- chemical and hardware peels that smooth the surface, stimulate its regeneration, smooth wrinkles;
- massage, which helps to start metabolic processes, creates a muscular frame for the dermis;
- biorevitalization - filling the dermis with hyaluronic acid, which has hyper-moisturizing and tonic properties;
- injections with vitamin complexes that nourish the skin, contributing to a magnificent appearance.
Means for the care of dry skin can restore a healthy fresh look to it, restore turgor, provided that all manipulations are carried out taking into account the characteristics of this derma type.
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Dry skin care: basic knowledge
Each type of skin needs to be properly looked after, then there will be fewer problems. Or they won't exist at all.
How do you understand that you have dry skin, and not a dermatological disease:
- In youth, dry skin does not shine, the face is smooth and matte.
- For owners of this type of skin, problems like acne or blackheads are rare, even in a teenager.
- Without regular moisturizing, the skin flakes, itches, and redness appears.
- After showering and washing, there is a feeling of tightness.
- The skin quickly reacts to external stimuli: frost, wind, sweat, salty or hard water (in the pool, for example), household chemicals.
- The first signs of aging appear early: already after 30 years, the skin loses its tone, becomes thinner, resembles paper. Wrinkles form around the eyes and mouth, between the eyebrows, on the forehead along the hairline, on the side of the cheeks, on the neck.
Among women under 30, about 20% have dry skin. After 35, this percentage rises to 40%. And already up to 70-80% - in women after 50 years.
When caring for this type of skin, you need to follow a few rules:
- Give up, visit baths and saunas as little as possible. The same goes for hot showers and baths. Steaming is harmful to dry skin, as moisture evaporates very quickly from the pores.
- Monitor water quality. If your tap water is hard, use boiled, distilled or drinking water to wash your face.
- Try not to wash your face too much during the day. In the morning, limit yourself to oral and eye hygiene so as not to wash off the protective layer that has formed on the skin during the night. You can wipe the skin with a cotton pad soaked in a decoction or infusion of herbs.
- Wash off makeup every evening, do not leave overnight. Even if you weren't wearing make-up, gently cleanse your skin of dust before bed to facilitate oxygen access. At the same time, do not use soap, alcohol-containing lotions and tonics.
- Twice a day, lubricate the skin with cream. Apply it on wet skin after a shower or tonic - this way more liquid will be absorbed. After 15 minutes, you need to remove the remnants of the cream by blotting your face with a napkin. Otherwise, the film dries up and blocks the access of air to the pores, which dries the skin even more.
- Make 2 times a week masks for dry skin, homemade or purchased.
- Try not to change your products often. Dry skin can hardly tolerate innovations. Use mostly one line of cosmetics.
- Protect your skin from the environment. In winter, apply a thick protective cream before going outside. Make sure that at least half an hour has passed, otherwise the moisture that has not been absorbed from the cream will crystallize and injure the skin. In summer, use sunscreen – allow at least 15 minutes between application and sun exposure. Also use the cream before swimming in the pool or the sea. Be sure to take a shower afterwards to wash off the bleach or salt, and then reapply the cream.
- In sunny or windy weather, wear wide-brimmed hats. It is both beautiful and creates additional protection for the skin.
- Do it every day. As a warm-up for the facial muscles, do a light massage. Charging improves blood access to the skin, saturates cells with nutrients and oxygen, and removes toxins. If you perform facial exercises regularly, oily skin will normalize, even if you have a bad heredity. This works as long as you eat right and drink enough.
How to choose cosmetics for dry skin
Beauticians give clear recommendations on the choice of care products. For example, with a lack of sebum, it is better not to use some groups of cosmetics. Among them are foams, purchased scrubs and washing gels - dry skin does not tolerate their structure, especially in winter time. From decorative cosmetics powder is prohibited.
When dry skin is irritated, there are red spots on the face, it is better to limit serums and nourishing products for a while. fatty creams, replacing them with light moisturizers. In case of inflammation, to the prohibited means, plus milk for washing, tonics, foundation.
What cosmetics are suitable for dry skin:
- Micellar water;
- Thermal water;
- Milk for washing;
- Tonic;
- Light moisturizing cream (day, for use in the morning);
- Nourishing cream (more oily, night);
- Serum;
- Sunscreens;
- Tone cream;
- Makeup base for dry skin.
The same tips are suitable for women over 40 with aging skin.
Check the ingredients of your skin care products. Will be very helpful:
- Vitamins A, E, C, PP;
- Hyaluronic acid;
- Collagen;
- Glycerol;
- Panthenol;
- Omega fatty acids;
- Propolis;
- Algae extracts;
- Cosmetic oils (grape seed, sandalwood, jasmine, rose, coconut, jojoba, almond, avocado, peach and apricot);
- Decoctions, infusions and extracts of medicinal herbs (olive, green tea, shea butter, chamomile, calendula, sea buckthorn, nettle, coltsfoot).
Folk recipes for dry skin
Moisturizing tonic
All ingredients can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared from the summer on their own. We take the petals of chamomile, rose, jasmine and linden leaves (a total of 2 tablespoons of the mixture), pour a glass of boiling water. Cover with a lid and leave to infuse for an hour. After filter, cool and use as a tonic before applying the cream.
Infusion for washing
4 tbsp. l. poppy seeds pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave to infuse overnight. Can be used for washing in the morning and evening.
Soft strawberry scrub
Take 2-3 medium strawberries, crush with a fork, add 1 tbsp. l. glycerin. Apply the mixture on your face, massage gently and rinse. Can be used once a week when washing before bed. Suitable for summer time when you can get fresh berries. Out of season, you can replace strawberries with half a banana.
Curd mask for dry skin
1 st. l dry cottage cheese mixed with 2 tbsp. l. liquid or melted honey, grind well until smooth (you can use a blender). Apply for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water or herbal decoction.
Pink Clay Mask
To 1 tbsp. l. clay powder add 1 tsp. honey and 1 tbsp. l. milk. Lightly heat the honey and milk, stir well and pour into the clay powder. Mix well. If needed, add more milk until the pancake batter is thick. Apply to the face for 10 minutes, rinse and lubricate the face with cream.
Salon Facial
In any salon, they offer a whole range of procedures for moisturizing the skin, for any wallet. Anti-aging care for mature dry skin is usually more advanced.
The recovery complex includes the following services:
- : manual and hardware;
- Nourishing masks with oils, serums, wax, collagen;
- Hot compresses with oils, herbal remedies, serum;
- Skin cleansing: peeling with salt, apparatus, chemical compositions;
- Mesotherapy with vitamins and acids;
- Hyaluronic acid injections for mature skin after 35-40 years.
Judging by the reviews on the forums, the cost of a full course of one service starts from 10 thousand.
To salon care really helped for dry facial skin, any cosmetologist will recommend eating right: eat enough healthy fats (vegetable, fish, low-fat milk), drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily. And, of course, do not forget about facial gymnastics.
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Facial skin care is a mandatory daily procedure in the life of any woman. The care program depends directly on the type of skin, which can change throughout life due to various factors (nutrition, state of the nervous system, care, etc.). Dry facial skin causes a lot of problems for its owner, but if you know the basic rules for caring for this type of skin, many problems can be avoided.
The peculiarity of dry facial skin lies in the fact that in young years it practically does not cause any trouble: there is no oily sheen, pores are not visible at all, there are no problems with pimples and acne, and the skin has a peach tint. However, after twenty years the situation has changed radically. In the absence of proper and thorough care, the skin becomes very dry, rough, its elasticity decreases, there is a strong feeling of tightness, cracks, irritation, as well as the so-called "lichen" spots. In addition, dry skin type becomes more sensitive to sunlight, cold air and wind, strong temperature changes. Due to the lack or lack of hydration and nutrition, dry skin is prone to early signs of aging, especially in the area around the eyes and nasolabial folds. Already at the age of twenty-five, a girl's wrinkles can be pronounced, while in girls with a normal skin type, the first signs of aging appear at thirty and later, depending on lifestyle and care. Therefore, it is very important to properly care for dry skin from an early age, focusing on moisturizing and nourishing it.
Causes of dry skin.
Dry skin care must begin with identifying the causes of its dryness. The most common cause of dry skin is a dysfunction of the sebaceous glands. Insufficient secretion of sebum deprives the skin of its natural protection (fatty film) from the aggressive effects of the environment, consisting of fat, sweat and moisturizing substances, which also provides elasticity to the upper layer of the epidermis. Because of this, loosening of the stratum corneum occurs, as a result of which the skin quickly loses moisture and quickly ages. With age, the sebaceous glands begin to work much more slowly, which is quite normal. Other reasons leading to dry skin can be a violation of the gastrointestinal tract (poor absorption of food), various diseases of the nervous system, a lack of any vitamins, disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine glands, frequent use of soap in skin care, prolonged stay in the open sun, as well as work near hot stoves.
Dry skin care tips.
Care for dry skin should be carried out with the help of cosmetics, which do not contain alcohol. Dry skin requires daily care, but does not tolerate overload with care products or the constant use of new products. It is better to use a small arsenal of one-line products with a carefully thought-out care program for dry skin.
It is better to clean dry skin of the face in the evening with a soft cosmetic milk or cream or cream. It is these products that dissolve fat perfectly, while not only preserving the natural fat layer, but also moisturizing and nourishing the skin. For this purpose, you can use various oils, including children's. Since cosmetic milk dissolves perfectly in water, after cleansing, you can simply rinse your face with slightly warm water. Instead of cleansing milk for dry skin, you can use gels for sensitive skin, which in their composition contain bisabolol, algae extracts, ecotera oil, evening primrose, azulene, etc.
If the water is very hard, after washing, in order to avoid even more dryness, the skin can be lightly wiped with special eau de toilette for the face without alcohol using a cotton pad. The evening skin care routine ends with the application of a nourishing night cream for dry skin types. As a rule, creams for night use contain more fat than for day use, since it is at night that the skin regeneration process takes place, which requires sufficient nutritional support. Therefore, with dry skin, it is better not to use the same cream day and night. In case of a special lack of moisture in the skin, a moisturizing agent, such as a hydrogel, can be applied under the night cream. For dry facial skin, as a night cream, it is necessary to choose semi-synthetic fatty compositions containing vegetable oils, essential fatty acids, ceramides. In addition, night creams for dry skin often include extracts of aloe, algae, as well as substances that increase immune processes, whey proteins, vitamins A and E. Night cream should be applied a couple of hours before bedtime, ten minutes after its application, the face should be blotted with a napkin.
In the morning, the skin cleansing procedure includes washing with plain, slightly warm water. You can also use decoctions of herbs, such as chamomile, sage, mint, lemon balm, or you can use face toilet water. The use of cleansers in the morning is not recommended, as they break down the natural fatty film, which contributes to the drying of the skin. After washing, the skin needs toning and moisturizing. For this purpose, it is recommended to use tonics that do not contain alcohol and include wheat and silk proteins, vitamins, extracts of wheat germ and algae, and collagen. This kind of tonic can be prepared at home, they will not only heal dry skin, but also add freshness and a healthy glow to it.
Homemade tonic recipes for dry skin.
Crush one tablespoon of strawberries until gruel is formed. Add 200 ml of cold boiled water to the resulting slurry. Strain the mixture and add one teaspoon of glycerin. This tonic perfectly cleanses the skin of the remnants of impurities and moisturizes the skin.
Pour a handful of dried elderberry flowers with a glass of boiling water, insist under the lid for ten minutes, then strain and cool. Instead of elderberry, you can use chamomile flowers, as well as lime blossom. These tonics perfectly cleanse and tone dry skin, as well as soothe the skin and relieve irritation.
10 poppy petals or two tablespoons of poppy seeds pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for an hour and strain. The resulting decoction can be used instead of water for daily washing.
Mix in equal proportions the petals of poppy, linden, jasmine, rose, chamomile. Take two tablespoons of the resulting mixture and pour 200 ml of boiling water, insist for an hour and strain. This tonic is great for very dry skin.
After toning, the skin needs hydration, for which you should use an intensive moisturizing day cream with a light but rich texture (with oils and nutrients). Ideally, if the composition of such a cream will include sun protection factors, SPF of at least 15, which will protect the skin from premature signs of aging. The composition of a day cream for dry skin should include vitamins, moisturizers (hyaluronic acid, sorbitol, milk proteins), antioxidants, extracts of wheat, oats, honey, as well as collagen and elastin. As a biological additive in the cream, gammalinoleic acid is effective, which helps the skin retain moisture and fat, as well as urea, due to which rough and flaky areas are leveled. It is better to apply the day cream in two doses: after applying the first layer of cream, wait five minutes and apply the cream again on the remaining dry areas. After the cream has been absorbed, the face should be blotted with a napkin, after which you can apply makeup. As foundation For dry skin, cream-based products are suitable.
A special place in the care of dry skin are masks. They smooth the surface of the skin, moisturize and nourish the skin, making it supple and beautiful. Masks for dry skin types can be purchased in stores in the form of ready-made creamy products that are easy to use, or you can make your own at home.
For dry facial skin, tonic masks are suitable in combination with nourishing ones, they perfectly strengthen and protect the skin, increasing its tone. The nourishing mask has a dense texture and a high concentration of fats, so it should be done 2 times a week. The composition of tonic masks for dry skin types includes trace elements, algae, guarana extract, gingko bilobo and other substances. Well nourish dry skin masks with beeswax. Any mask must be kept on the face for twenty minutes, and then washed off first with warm, then cold boiled water. After that, a nourishing cream is applied to the skin.
Before applying the mask, you should check it for the possibility of allergies to its constituent components. To do this, on a small area of \u200b\u200bthe skin (preferably behind the ear), apply a little of the product that you are going to use in the form of a mask, and rinse it off with warm water after fifteen minutes. Sensitivity to the components of the mask can manifest itself both immediately in the form of redness or severe burning, and after some time. Better to wait a day. You should know that the mask can only be applied to healthy, not injured skin.
In summer, a greasy night cream for dry skin care can be replaced with light cooling agents (you can wipe the skin with pieces prepared from herbal decoctions), which have a calming effect.
Mask recipes for dry skin.
Creative mask. To two tablespoons of cottage cheese, add two teaspoons of sesame oil (if not, you can take any vegetable oil) and stir until smooth. Apply the resulting mixture on the face, after twenty minutes, wash off the mask with warm water. The remains of the mask can be removed with a cotton pad dipped in cosmetic milk.
Curd-honey mask. Mix a tablespoon of cottage cheese until a homogeneous mass is formed with two tablespoons of honey, previously melted in a water bath. Apply the resulting mask on the face, rinse with warm water after twenty minutes.
Oil mask. Take a piece of gauze folded in three layers, cut holes in it for the eyes and mouth. Moisten gauze in any heated vegetable oil(in emergency cases, you can use almond oil) and apply such a “compress” on your face for 20 minutes. After this time, remove the remaining oil from the face with a swab dipped in hot water(tolerable), and then blot your face with a damp towel dipped in cold water.
Moisturizing mask. To prepare such a mask, mix a teaspoon of fresh cottage cheese with the same amount of fresh cream and carrot juice.
Yolk mask. Rub the yolk with half a teaspoon of olive oil and add 5 drops of lemon juice.
Cucumber mask. Mix cucumber pulp (2 tsp) with fresh milk (1 tsp).
Honey mask. Grind honey (1 tsp) until white and mix with a small amount of fresh milk. Instead of honey, you can use fruits (peaches, raspberries, strawberries, apricots, etc.).
Dry skin type also requires "aggressive cleansing" (exfoliation, peeling), which should be done in summer time. However, it is best to carry out this kind of procedure in the office of a professional cosmetologist. If you decide to peel at home, you should know that for dry facial skin, the acid content in the peel should not exceed 20%, and scrubs should not contain abrasive particles.
Tips for those with dry skin.
Sauna visits, active sports, and swimming in chlorinated water are harmful to dry skin, as this contributes to the leaching of valuable nutrients, the replenishment of which is very difficult. After such procedures, it is recommended to apply a fat moisturizer on the skin with a thick layer, or make a nourishing or moisturizing mask.
In winter, it is better not to experiment with the use of new skin care products for dry skin, because during this period the skin is already stressed due to cold and low humidity.
Alcoholic beverages are the enemies of dry skin, as they take away moisture and minerals from the tissues, therefore, to maintain healthy skin, it is better to refuse to drink alcohol.
If you have dry facial skin in the apartment, you need to maintain normal air humidity by using humidifiers.
Diet is essential for maintaining dry facial skin in a healthy condition. The diet should be saturated with vegetables and fruits, as well as foods rich in vitamins A, groups B, C, E, D, F.
What to do in advanced cases?
If your skin has a very depressing appearance, you can use panthenol ointment before bedtime instead of your usual night cream. In addition, almond oil or jojoba oil can be used as compresses. To do this, heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a water bath, soak a piece of gauze folded in three layers with cut holes for the eyes and mouth. This compress is applied to the face for 20 minutes.
Very useful for dry skin walking in the rain and fog. This stimulates blood circulation in the skin, as well as moisture saturation of the stratum corneum.
In addition, once a month you can use the express program for dry skin. After removing makeup, nutrients, collagen, elastin, vitamin E (which can be purchased at any perfume and cosmetics store) should be rubbed into the skin. After that, it is necessary to apply a light nourishing cream with liposomes, which contribute to the rapid delivery of biologically active substances to the deep layers of the epidermis.
For redness and irritation of dry skin, it is recommended to use emollient creams with vitamin A. A wider range of treatments for dry skin can be obtained in beauty salons.
Dry skin care is a responsibility. To make sure that your skin belongs to this type, check the list of its characteristics. Typically dry skin:
You can make sure that you have dry skin by passing a special test.
Now let's talk a little more about the main features of dry skin.
She is thin
Between dryness and thinness of the skin, you can put an equal sign. Capillaries shine through it, it is prone to a clear manifestation of rosacea. Compared to fatty normal skin, dry is more prone to irritation and flaking. But not to inflammatory rashes like acne.
Owners of dry skin complain about acne except in transitional age or in case of allergies.
She is aging faster
Owners of dry skin are the first to notice the first wrinkles in the mirror. First in the area and around the eyes, and then.
As a prevention of premature skin aging, cosmetologists recommend starting to use moisturizing and nourishing creams from the age of sixteen.
Causes of dry skin on the face
Before diving into the topic, watch our video. You may already find answers to your questions in it.
As you can see, there are many factors that cause dry skin, let's take a closer look at the main ones.
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Heredity
“People are born with dry skin, this is a genetically determined factor,” says Elena Eliseeva, expert of the Vichy brand. “With age, it becomes even more vulnerable, because after 25 years, the process of collagen production slows down.”
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Low activity of the sebaceous glands
Dry skin is caused by low activity of the sebaceous glands. As a rule, this type of skin has a thinner protective barrier, which includes a hydrolipidic mantle, cells of the stratum corneum and intercellular lipids. Such skin is more exposed to the external environment and loses moisture very quickly.
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UV exposure
Probably, you have already noticed that cosmetologists have a very negative attitude towards tanning. There is an explanation for this: direct sunlight reduces the immunity of the skin and contributes to its aging. Therefore, even while in the city, at least in summer period, choose creams with a sun protection factor. And it is completely contraindicated for owners of dry skin to go to the sea without a cream with SPF 30 or 50. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are strictly required.
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Wrong care
It can also cause dryness and flaking on the face. As soon as you notice that something has gone wrong, do not delay visiting a beautician.
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Climatic conditions
Air conditioners, dry office air, November breeze and winter frosts all contribute to dryness. Put a moisturizing facial mist in your office cosmetic bag, and before going outside on a windy or frosty day, use a nourishing cream (half an hour before going out). Your skin will thank you.
Dry skin is caused by heredity. © iStock
What else you need to know about dry skin
There are some nuances that should be taken into account.
Do not confuse dry skin with combination
Very often, cosmetologists hear from patients: “Actually, I have dry skin, but the oily sheen on my forehead is very worried.” This means that their skin is combination.
She needs to be looked after properly.
Cleanse your face morning and evening with a mild gel or lotion. It is advisable to include the Clarisonic device in the cleansing ritual, using the brush attachment only on the T-zone. This will help get rid of excess sebum and unclog pores.
Master the technique of multimasking. On dry areas of the face, apply a moisturizing mask, and on those that sin with oily sheen and inflammation, a cleansing one (for example, with clay). The procedure can be repeated up to three times a week.
Apply masks for dry skin once a week. © iStock
The skin is not just dry, but very dry
Feeling of tightness does not leave your skin even in the shower? You most likely have very dry skin. What does it mean?
Cleansing tonics and gels containing alcohol or acids are contraindicated for you, even soft ones like fruit and glycolic.
Creams should contain as many nutrients and oils as possible, which will retain moisture in the dermis throughout the day.
Neglecting a night cream is a real beauty crime. Two or three times a week, you can replace it with a nightly indelible mask.
Dry skin is prone to irritation
If your skin is prone to irritation (reddens and flakes), then the protective barrier is damaged.
Look for ceramides and lipid-restoring components in creams - they are now yours best friends.
But it is better to exclude products with retinol and its derivatives from the beauty ritual.
You can not wash with water. The skin is already dehydrated, and hard water from the tap will only aggravate the situation. Your option - milk or make-up remover plus mineral or just bottled water - in order to wash them off.
“Dry skin requires the most gentle care. It should be aimed primarily at nutrition and hydration, says Elena Eliseeva. “All forces must be devoted to restoring the hydrolipidic mantle and creating a barrier that protects against aggressive factors.”
In summer, dry skin needs toner and moisturizer. © iStock
cleansing
If you are not ready to give up washing with water (see above), then invest in cleansers in foam format. They usually do not contain harsh ingredients that dry the skin. Choose formulas with ceramides and oils (only non-mineral).
Cleansers with a milky or lotion texture containing chamomile and jojoba oil will work just fine. They moisturize the skin, make it softer.
Care
It’s good if the day cream contains an SPF sun protection factor - it will save thin, dry skin from photodamage, which means age spots and premature wrinkles.
How to take care of dry skin: step by step guide
Care steps
Features of seasonal skin care
Depending on the time of year, dry skin can become even drier or remain stable. So care will have to be adjusted according to the season.
Autumn, winter and early spring
In the cold season, even oily and combination skin can suffer from dryness. The fault is the wind, dry air in rooms with central heating and a sharp temperature drop.
In winter, cosmetologists recommend paying attention to intensely moisturizing creams with a denser texture. In the morning, you can add a couple of drops of moisturizing or regenerating serum to the cream - to protect thin skin from irritation.
Don't forget to use a night cream or concentrate. During the night, the skin needs to restore the resources spent during the day.
Twice a week, replace your night cream with a leave-in moisturizer or nourishing mask. In the morning, the skin will become soft and supple. If there is no special equipment at hand, apply a regular mask, after 15 minutes, carefully remove the excess with a cotton pad, and let the residue soak in.
Do not abuse scrubs and peels. In the cold season, you can arrange home cleansing rituals no more than once a week. Choose soft products without harsh abrasive particles.
Take care of the delicate skin of the lips - do not be too lazy to apply a nourishing balm with jojoba oil, shea butter, olive oil before going to bed.
Late spring, summer and early autumn
In the warm season, dry skin lives a little easier. She does not need to seek additional resources to fight the cold. But that doesn't change good care.
Toner and moisturizer with SPF are your best summer friends.
Of the masks you will need: a) cleansing, b) moisturizing. The first will help with the removal of dead cells, getting rid of particles of toxic urban dust that inevitably settle on the skin during the day. The second will maintain the level of moisture.
Stock up on a cooling and soothing gel in case you suddenly couldn’t protect your face from the sun’s rays and earned a burn or irritation.
Dry skin care requires nutrition and hydration. © iStock
How to choose a dry skin care product
Here are some tips on what ingredients to look for in a cream for dry skin, and how exactly they work.
Cosmetic ingredients for dry skin
| Ingredient name | Action | |
| Hyaluronic acid | One of the main components of the extracellular matrix. One acid molecule attracts up to 1000 water molecules. | |
| Ceramides | They act on the principle of cement: they hold bonds between cells and prevent the evaporation of interstitial fluid. | |
| Vitamin B Complex | Without exaggeration, this is one of the most powerful vitamins for the skin. Their task is to smooth, relieve irritation, activate collagen production and lighten dark spots. | |
| glycerol | This common ingredient is often added to creams for dry skin. It is classified as a natural moisturizer that smoothes the skin and makes it softer. | |
| Antioxidants (green tea and grape seed extracts, vitamin E and licorice root) | Protects the skin from free radicals and reduces oxidative stress. | |
| Shea, coconut, sunflower and mango butters | They prevent the evaporation of moisture and visually smooth the skin, making it softer. |
Overview of funds
cleansing
| Tool name | Action | |
| Cleansing gel Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser, Kiehl's | The duet of cucumber extract and rosemary oil cleans and refreshes the skin. The product does not cause a feeling of tightness due to the glycerin in the composition. | |
| Cleansing milk Gentle Cleanser, SkinCeuticals | Milk perfectly copes with makeup, but it does not dry the skin. Natural orange oil has a tonic effect. |
Serums
Antioxidants in high concentration neutralize the effects of oxidative stress, adjust the skin to fight against aggressive external environment. Ascorbic acid contributes to the restoration of cell membranes, and ferulic acid prevents moisture loss and cell aging processes in general.