WHAT IS THE BEST SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR DRY SKIN?





WHAT IS DRY SKIN?

Dry skin is lacking in moisture. It occurs when skin is unable to retain water and becomes dehydrated. Dry skin feels uncomfortable, tight, and sore after cleansing, showering or at the end of day. Skin can also become dry when the natural protective skin barrier is compromised by cold or dry weather, hot water and certain skin stripping chemicals, in these instances stinging, chapping, flaking or scaling can occur.


WHAT CAUSES DRY SKIN?

Dry skin can be genetic, but it can also be caused by ageing and environmental factors such as hot or dry weather, wind, and abrasive chemicals that threaten the skin’s protective barrier. 


HOW TO TREAT DRY SKIN?

The best way to treat dry skin is to support the skin’s protective barrier and enable skin to retain moisture more effectively. Try to avoid washing your face in the shower or with very hot water, which can strip skin of its natural oils and cause skin to dry out. 



A FINAL NOTE ON DRY SKIN

Ultimately, dry skin types need to be treated with care. Whether your skin is naturally dry or has been compromised by environmental factors, you need to support your skin's protective barrier with lipid enriched skincare for dry skin that helps to lock in moisture and prevent moisture loss. We recommend being gentle to skin by avoiding stripping cleansers, sticking to creamy or oil-based formulas and follow up with a concentrated serum and rich emollient based moisturiser.