Dry Skin Tips & Routine
Welcome to the dry skin club! Luckily for you, dry skin is easily diagnosable and there are many wonderful products to help your skin become hydrated and healthy!
Signs that you may have dry skin:
Dry or rough texture
Red patches
Inflamed skin
Tight sensation after cleansing
Itchy skin
Dry skin is a skin type that doesn't produce enough oils to keep your skin moisturized and protected from the environment. Dry skin lacks lipids, has visual dryness, the skin appears less flexible and less plump, and is more dry in the cold, winter months. The best way to repair dry skin is to use lipid-rich emollient products that will restore the barrier and help keep irritants out.
There are certain ingredients that are ideal for dry skin that can help promote a healthy skin barrier! Some of my favorite ingredients for dry skin are Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Ceramides & Oil.
Hyaluronic Acid is an ingredient that is known for its ability to hold onto moisture. HA attracts and holds up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture, delivering this hydration to the skin. It leaves the skin looking fuller, smoother and more glowy, all while reducing that tight feeling that can often come with dry skin.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is anti-inflammatory and helps lesson acne-related redness and irritation. It enhances the skin’s barrier and is very effective in regulation sebum production and the appearance of pores.
Ceramides are comprised of lipids (fat molecules) which form a protective barrier on the surface of the skin. This helps dry skin to retain water, making it best for dehydrated skin.
Oil is great for dry skin as it creates a protective barrier on the skin’s surface. Make sure to choose a non-comedogenic oil that will not irritate your skin.
Dry skin product recommendations:
Simple dry skin starter routine:
Hydrinity Restorative HA Serum OR Face Reality Hydrabalance Gel
Face Reality SPF30 (chemical based glowy finish)
*make sure to read the descriptions and ingredients list before checking out product to make sure it’s suitable to your skin! If you’d like help with this, schedule a virtual consultation here.
