During the cold season, the condition of our skin is affected by sudden changes in temperature and the operation of heaters. As a result, moisture disappears, unpleasant dryness, a feeling of tightness and peeling appear. Many of the fair sex, not only in winter, have such a problem as dry facial skin. What should the owners of this type of skin do? How to ensure adequate hydration and eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of dryness?
Causes of dryness
Very dry facial skin? We will analyze what to do next, it is important to first determine the reasons for this state, and there are enough of them:
- disorders of the sebaceous glands;
- various diseases of the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders;
- long stay in the sun in summer or in the cold in winter;
- frequent peels, too intense or, conversely, insufficient care forleather;
- washing with hot or chlorinated tap water, using regular soap;
- not enough water in the body;
- lack of certain vitamins in the body, beriberi;
- age-related changes;
- excessive use of powder and foundation;
- unfavorable heredity.
In the event that dry skin has become the cause of the negative impact of one of the factors that can be influenced, it is necessary to do this in order to stabilize the water balance in the cells. Simultaneously with the elimination of the causes, proper care for dry skin of the face should be ensured. What to do specifically, we will consider further.
If dryness is accompanied by itching, periodic inflammation, peeling and redness, then it is advisable to contact a dermatologist or cosmetologist who will help determine the root causes of this condition and decide on the appropriate treatment, since homemade masks and purchased "universal" cosmetics will not work in case of serious dermatological problems.
General guidelines and rules
What to do with very dry skin? There is only one answer: take good care of it. Often the cause of the problems lies precisely in improper care or the same care in both summer and winter. Dry skin needs regular care. If you start doing this only when the face is covered with a crust, and "crow's feet" begin to be seen under the eyes, then no long-term effect can be expected. Yes, the firstrule - the regularity of care. Other recommendations are given below.
The technique of daily care is very important. You need to wash only with lukewarm water. The use of hot water should be avoided, and if possible, baths and showers should also be taken warm, not hot. It is better to refuse tap water for washing, replacing it with settled, filtered, mineral water without gas and cooled down after boiling. Soap should also be put aside. For washing, you need to use a special foam or moisturizing gel. You can not dry your face with a towel, you can only slightly blot moisture.
You will also have to carefully choose products for the care of very dry skin. What to do, what cosmetic products to buy? Firstly, if possible, purchase cosmetics of the same series (the products will interact more effectively), and secondly, choose something marked “For dry skin” or “Moisturizing”. The latter also applies to decorative cosmetics. It is worth refusing to purchase skin care products containing alcohol. Alcohol is very drying, which should be taken into account when preparing homemade masks or tonics.
Of course, in no case should you go to bed with decorative cosmetics on your face. This is the worst thing you can do to your skin. It is necessary to remove makeup not with water, but with special means, for example, soft cosmetic milk. Do not expose dry skin to prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures. What to do? In winter, apply moisturizer beforeoutdoors, and summer funds should also be with an SPF factor.
You can not do without the correction of the regime, diet and lifestyle in general. It is recommended to drink at least two liters of pure water per day, to minimize the use of s alt, spices, and too spicy dishes. Alcohol, coffee and soda worsen the condition of the skin due to its diuretic effect and the ability to remove moisture from the body.
Twice a year you need to take a course of multivitamins. During exacerbations, that is, when the face is covered with a crust, it is very flaky, it is better to drink individual vitamins, namely A and E. You can use them in any form, including as part of fish oil. It is worth visiting pools and saunas with chlorinated water less often, and practicing those sports in which sweat is plentiful is also undesirable.
These recommendations are both very simple and complex, but those who really want to achieve results will definitely cope with them. If the problem of dry skin is serious, the condition is running, and the causes are hidden much deeper than just malnutrition, then you should contact professionals who will prescribe adequate treatment.
Myths about dry skin
What to do for those with dry skin? You can fix the problem with proper care, the use of home or salon procedures, the right cosmetics. But there are several myths that prevent many of the fair sex from coping with the problem of dryness:
- There is no need to clean the face, it is enough to usemake-up remover milk Milk or micellar water can be used from time to time, but under normal conditions, it is still advisable to use special cleansers. Dry skin needs just as much cleansing as oily or normal skin. Optimal use of moisturizing mousses, foams or gels.
- Dry skin should be lubricated with oils. Oils create a film on the surface that prevents moisture from evaporating, but these are overly dense substances that actually make things worse: they reduce the intensity of metabolic processes and disrupt respiration in cells. As a result, the skin completely ceases to maintain its own water balance.
- Dry skin needs to be treated with Vaseline. Many products for dry skin of the face are really made on the basis of petroleum jelly, but "pure" petroleum jelly should still be excluded from care, as it creates a too dense film.
- Scrub can be used no more than once every ten days. Exfoliators for dry skin should be used with caution, it is better to choose those that contain jojoba oil granules or sucrose crystals. These abrasives gently exfoliate without damaging delicate skin.
- After 30 years, small wrinkles appear on dry skin. Nothing can be done about the aging of the body - it is an absolutely natural process. But it can be slowed down, and well-groomed skin always looks better than poorly cared for.
Cosmetology treatments
What if not only in winter, but also in summer, very dry skin of the face? What to do? Reviews of many women confirm the effectiveness of salon procedures. Modern cosmetology solves this problem with a number of procedures. All of them are recommended specifically for owners of dry skin with peeling. What to do? Hot compresses are shown, which dilate blood vessels, improve blood circulation, and remove dead cells. As a result of this procedure, the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin stops. It becomes elastic and soft.
Also, cosmetologists recommend from time to time to carry out s alt cleansing, chemical or mechanical peeling, during which old cells are removed and the skin is renewed. Tones, moisturizes and tightens the collagen mask. What else to do with dry skin? Reviews of specialists in the field of cosmetology confirm the positive effect of cosmetic massage. This treatment improves circulation, complexion and removes old cells.
Daily care at home
Daily minimum program for all skin types includes cleansing, toning and moisturizing. If the skin of the face is very dry, flaky, what should I do? Proper daily care in any case begins with cleansing. You need to use the softest means that you can find. Light milk or foam is ideal, but in some cases it can cause even more dryness. It is worth paying attention to gels based on natural oils, algae extracts, azulene and bisabolol.
We must not forget to treat the skin with a lotion or tonic without alcohol - this is also a mandatory step. Such tools helpmaintain a normal pH, the level of which is invariably violated after each wash using tap water. The predominance of alkalis just dries the skin, causes irritation.
The last step is protection and hydration. This is ensured by applying a day cream with antioxidants (vitamins E and C), as well as UV filters. Such substances prevent skin aging caused by environmental factors. It is good if the cream contains milk proteins, collagen and hyaluronic acid, extracts from algae and grape seeds, honey extracts, lecithin. With proper care, the skin will be he althy.
Deep cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing
Deep cleansing of dry skin should be done once a week using specially designed products. Compositions with fruit acids, gomazhi, peelings are suitable. It is worth giving up lactic or mandelic acid, salicylic and glycolic acids, which are too aggressive for dry skin.
Moisturize at least twice a week. The product is best applied after deep cleansing. The mask should preferably contain extracts of guarana, algae, biloba. All masks are applied to previously cleansed skin with a gel for 20 minutes, and then washed off with warm water.
Cosmetics for dry skin
If the skin of the face is dry and flaky, what should I do? Choose the right products for daily care. For the first stage - cleansing - the following cosmetic products are suitable:
- Cream-gel from Nivea. Contains extractalmonds, soothes and moisturizes the skin. Gently cleanser, hypoallergenic, exfoliating, alkali-free and maintains natural moisture levels.
- Gel for washing from "Vichy" with thermal water. Protects from pollution, restores water balance, cleanses. The product does not dry, makes the skin soft, easy to apply and does not leave a film after rinsing.
- Micellar water Noincare. The tool was specially developed by cosmetologists for the daily care of dry and sensitive skin. Contains Noni juice and aloe extract.
If the skin of the face has become dry, what to do with the problem? You must follow all the rules of care. For the second stage - toning - almost any means without alcohol and marked "Moisturizing" or "For dry skin" will do. Here are the best creams for dry skin:
- Natura Siberica with natural herbal extracts and hyaluronic acid.
- Cream "Biora Orchid" from "Siberian He alth" with all the necessary vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
- Bioeffect from Faberlik with biologically active substances.
- Nivea Dry Skin Cream with SPF8.
- Faberlic Aqoa Day Cream with microcapsules, a cocktail of oxygen and nutrients.
Masks for dry skin
What to do at home? Dry facial skin needs masks that effectively moisturize, normalize the water balance, restore skin elasticity, noticeablyslow down the aging process and smooth fine wrinkles. There is no doubt about the naturalness of the components included in homemade masks, because you yourself know what they are made of. What masks to do for dry skin? Here are some recipes:
- Mustard. Mix a teaspoon of mustard (dry powder) with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Keep the mask for 5 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. After it is desirable to apply a day cream.
- Herbal. In equal proportions, mix yarrow, chamomile, strawberry leaves, blackberries and hop cones. One tablespoon of the mixture requires a glass of boiling water. Insist 20 minutes. Then add a tablespoon of apple juice, a teaspoon of honey and an egg yolk. Apply to face for 15 minutes and then rinse with water.
- Oatmeal. Especially like the mask for those who have very dry and sensitive skin. What to do? A tablespoon of cereal should be poured with hot milk (you need four tablespoons) and leave for 10 minutes. Then apply for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
- Cucumber. Grate a small cucumber, mix with a teaspoon of cream and four drops of lemon juice. Keep the mask for 20 minutes, rinse with water.
- From lettuce leaves. Cut two large leaves and mix with one teaspoon of olive oil, add a teaspoon of sour cream. Leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse off.
- Apple. Grate a small apple, after removing the seeds and removing the peel. Add two teaspoons of olive oil. The mask is applied for 20 minutes. After you need to wash off the composition with water.
Other home treatments
Masks are not the only way to care for dry skin. What else to do at home? You can do hot compresses. A terry towel should be dipped in hot water (not boiling water, so that there are no burns left) and put on your face for 20 minutes. It enhances blood circulation, removes dust and relaxes. Useful and herbal steam baths. For example, you can hold your head over a pot of chamomile decoction (you still need to cover yourself with a towel). 10 minutes is enough, after which you need to rinse your face with cool water and wipe with lotion.
Features of the summer period
In the summer, you need to provide the skin with good nutrition, and use masks more often, about three times a week. For everyday care, you should choose a night cream with avocado or shea butter. In no case should not forget about the SPF. Sun protection is provided by a minimum UV filter labeled 15. You can purchase sunscreen or even foundation, powder, lip balm with SPF and remember to apply before sun exposure.
Additional winter care
If dry facial skin in winter, what to do? Need not the same care as in summer. In winter, it is advisable to swap day and night cream. It is very important to use any remedy before leaving the house (15-30 minutes), otherwise you will get the opposite effect - irritation and discomfort. Night cream is also essential. It will improve the condition of the skin, which is in apartments with dry air from batteries. To avoidoverdrying the skin will also help a humidifier, which will maintain a normal level of humidity in the room.
Going just for a walk or to a ski resort, you need to take care of protection from the sun. Yes, it is also necessary in winter. You can use the same cream as in the summer. Decorative cosmetics will also help, foundation, for example, excludes direct contact of the skin with an aggressive environment.
In closing
So, it is clear that dry skin (as well as oily or normal type) requires care according to all the rules. The differences are only in what kind of products to use on a daily basis and for periodic use for the purpose of deep cleansing and moisturizing. Alcohol and salicylic acid are contraindicated for dry skin, it is better to choose products with oils, algae extracts, and vitamins. In winter and summer, care is somewhat different, this should also be paid attention to. In addition, to get rid of excessive dryness, you need to adjust your lifestyle. Attention should be paid to proper nutrition, taking vitamin complexes in autumn and spring, and drinking enough drinking water.
