Dry skin
The way you treat dry skin face should alter with the season, and here is why. You’ll have to change the skincare products just as you change wardrobe. While in summer the focus falls on sun protection, in winter, the intensity of the moisturizer is the element that matters most. Since the low temperatures, the reduced humidity level and the wind deplete the tissues of the natural oils secreted by the skin, it is normal for dry skin face to turn flaky.
The use of lukewarm water for dry skin face washing is definitely better than hot baths or hot showers. Even if you feel the need to get warm on a chilly winter day, don’t spend too much time in hot water. After bathing, don’t forget to apply a moisturizer to keep the skin soft and fresh. Gently massage the body lotion or the dry skin face cream in the tissues, after having tapped it dry with a soft towel. Pay attention to the public hand washers, most of them are detergent-based and will dry the hands skin.
Exfoliation should not be used too often if you have dry skin face. The problem is that you may come across contradictory materials: some will recommend a weekly exfoliation claiming that the procedure enhances the action of the moisturizer, while others warn that the exfoliation more often than once in two weeks aggravates dry skin. We incline to agree with the rarer variant, because dry skin and exfoliation are not exactly 100% compatible.
Then, many people are unaware of the air dryness level in their homes; furnaces usually eliminate the air moisture leaving almost no humidity at all. What you may not know is that not only dry skin face, but any type of skin requires a 30% humidity level in the atmosphere. Therefore, change the dry environment of your home by investing in a humidifier.
Dry face skin suffers abuse because of detergent-based soaps; yet there are many poor quality cleansers that are no better than soaps. Try to select the skincare items from a well-reputed brand so that the moisturizing promise they make becomes true. Another good alternative here is the use of a gentle cleanser that will most surely have a balanced pH close to that of the skin. All in all, lots of things could make a difference for your skin look, and the more you know, the healthier you can become.
