Dry skin lotion
The use of a good dry skin lotion represents an important part of the skincare routine regardless of season. Although the main symptoms of dry skin include tightness and the appearance of flakes, dehydration and even skin disease could appear on the dryness background. It is advisable to use only one single type of dry skin lotion per season, meaning that you should change it only according to the temperatures and weather variations corresponding to winter and summer.
A dry skin lotion with a high SPF is definitely a must in summertime, because dry skin is more sensitive to the action of the ultraviolets, showing signs of premature aging when exposed to the sun. Apply the dry skin lotion every morning after you shower and tap the skin dry with a soft towel. When the skin is still damp, the absorption of the moisturizer will be a lot better, ensuring a higher and more comfortable protection.
In winter, you should choose a creamier dry skin lotion with a higher content of oil. To understand how a moisturizer works it suffices to say that through washing and under the influence of weather factors, the skin gets dry by losing the natural oil protection; with the dry skin lotion, you recreate the barrier and protect the skin. While some people prefer to use raw olive oil, almond oil or Shea butter for the daily care of dry skin, others find it more comfortable to buy a ready made dry skin lotion.
The ingredients are very important for the efficiency and the safety of a dry skin lotion. Always check the list of ingredients and try to avoid the products that contain fragrance. Dry skin is also more sensitive, and you may develop a rash or an allergy because of the chemical ingredients found in such a dry skin lotion. Therefore, go for the hypoallergenic, sensitive skin variant of cosmetic products that both supermarkets and drug stores have in stock.
Finally, let’s consider some home treatments as there are people who’d prefer the all natural alternative to a dry skin lotion. In case you want to stick to the do-it-yourself option,skincare products recipes as well as tips and suggestions are plentiful online. Keep in mind that the basic ingredients for such homemade treatments are natural extra-virgin oils that are cold-pressed and almost not processed at all. Depending on the recipe, some people add herbal extracts too, for a more intense formula.
