DRY SKIN CARE ROUTINE
The main objective of products that are used for dry skin is to help moisturize, hydrate and retain moisture in the skin. Dry skin is a very sensitive type of skin which needs products that are gentle for the skin and do not strip any natural oils from the skin which are highly needed. This Is the simple guide on how to layer dry skin products during the day and night.
DAY
- Cleanser
The first step for any skin care routine is to clean your face with a cleanser. The most advisable and best cleanser for dry skin is cream cleansers which tend to be gentle on the skin and have a hydrating factor which dry skins need without stripping or removing essential natural oils on the skin and a plus for this cleansers they can be used for double cleansing
- Toner
Toners for dry skin are generally those that have a soothing effect on the skin and thus contains products such as aloe vera , hyaluronic acid, green tea which have good essential oils that are beneficial for hydrating the skin.
- Vitamin C Serum
As it is well known vitamin C serums are known highly for rejuvenating the skin by cell repairing and decreasing dryness of the skin and reintroducing highly needed moisture to the skin
- Moisturizer
This can almost be arguably the most important skincare product for not only dry skin but all types of skin as the main work of a moisturizer is to hydrate the skin accordingly and in this case prevent extreme dryness of the skin in dry and sensitive skin. Any moisturizer that is hydrating will be good for dry skin
When using a moisturizer use the right amount which can be two pea sizes mostly for dry skin and not much to avoid suffocating the skin
- Sunscreen
All skin types need sunscreen and dry skin is not left behind as a good sunscreen helps protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays and the best sunscreen for dry skin should have moisturizing and hydrating properties that can keep the skin hydrated even in the sun
- Primer/makeup
Just putting this out there as a bonus step if you are going out and you are going to wear makeup use a hydrating primer under the makeup that it keeps the skin hydrated and use makeup equally hydrating to avoid breaking out from clogging of pores.
NIGHT
- Makeup remover
When choosing a makeup remover for dry skin one can choose a product such as micellar water which is a popular choice and known for its gentle nature when removing makeup a cleanser that both acts as a makeup remover and a cleanser and for dry skin
- Cleanser
the best types of cleansers are those that are gentle to the skin without stripping it of its natural oils and that that is hydrating with moisturizing ingredients such as aloe vera or glycerin as dry skin needs to be kept hydrated for a glowing and radiant look
when using a cleanser for dry skin it is important to regulate the amount of product you use to avoid using too much and over-cleansing your face or drying out your skin. When using a cream cleanser or oil cleanser as opposed to foaming cleanser use a bit more as it does not lather in order to clean the whole face as needed
- Toner
Toners that help hydrate the skin are the best for dry skins from hyaluronic toners, rosewater toners, aloe vera toners or cucumber toners are good examples that have components that keep the skin hydrated and perfect for dry skins
Wait for approximately 4 minutes for the toner to absorb in the skin before applying the serum
- Serum/treatment
At this step one can use serums from vitamin E serums, Niacinamide serums, squalene Serums and more which are popular for rejuvenating the skin and repairing it from damage and this is the step to use any treatment from your dermatologist after toners in which you can use with the serum or forgo the serum all together.
- Eye cream
When using an eye cream it is important to use products that is not harsh to the eyes to stop causing irritation of the skin in the eye area and most importantly that nourishes the skin and hydrates it.
Just using a pea size amount of product on each under eye is enough and rubbing in circles to ensure all product is absorbed
- Moisturizer (night cream)
A moisturizer during the night is important for dry skin as it keeps the skin hydrated during the night and nourished without it clogging skin pores
- Facial oil
Facial oil can be optional for many people as one can do without it but it gives an added kick of hydration to the skin and gives the skin an almost natural glowing look.
- Lip mask
everyone hate crummy and dried out lips every morning when they wake up and lip masks are God-sent as through the night the product keeps the lips from becoming chapped and cracked and basically dry to ensure that the lipstick throughout the next day looks juicy. Lip masks that are of a jelly consistency are the best lip masks for dry skin as they keep the lips nourished and hydrated.
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