5 tips to combat dry skin
Skin that pulls, annoying itchiness, and visible fine lines. Dry skin can be a very bothersome imperfection. Many people suffer from particularly dry skin, and during the colder periods, it can happen that the problem is exacerbated by low temperatures. External agents, just like excessively high or low temperatures, one’s eating habits, as well as the products applied to the skin, are all factors that can affect the state of balance and health of the skin.
Whether it is a stable condition or just temporary, here are 5 useful tips to rejuvenate dry skin:
AWAY WITH EXCESSES
Do you know those showers taken with very cold or particularly hot water? Well, extremes are never friends of dry skin. These are factors that, by their very nature, tend to be quite aggressive on the skin, with one unpleasant result: dry, irritated, and reddened skin. What you need to do to take care of your dry skin, therefore, is first of all to avoid extreme temperatures! No to showers with boiling or icy water, and also no to going out in the cold or excessive heat without adequate protection on the face.
DIET
When we think about our skin, we often focus only on its external care. But taking care of it from the inside is just as important! What dry skin lacks is water, so drinking at least 1.5 liters of water a day is essential. Equally important is the introduction of foods rich in fatty acids, essential nutrients, and vitamins E, A, and C.
CLEANSING
The detergents available on the market, especially the inexpensive ones, are often made up of elements that excessively attack the skin, drying it out more than necessary. With dry skin, it is important to be very careful to avoid this type of detergent, preferring rather more delicate products, oil-based, capable of hydrating while cleaning the skin.
AVOID ALCOHOL-BASED PRODUCTS
Reading the ingredients of the skincare products you have at home, you will often find a specific ingredient: alcohol. However, although it can help cleanse the skin, it tends to dry it out significantly, so if the starting base is already dry, the result can only be unpleasant. It's better to avoid products that contain it!
CHOOSE A CREAM BASED ON OIL
Just as an oil-based cleanser can be very useful for keeping the skin balanced, an oil-based cream can also be an excellent solution. Especially in winter, the vegetable oils contained in quality products help to hydrate and protect dry skin from the cold.
