Dry Skin Tips...
- Aja's
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min read
As the temperatures drop some experience seasonal dry skin or those with dry skin have to work extra hard to keep their skin moisturized. Look no further we have solid skin care routine that will help keep your skin hydrated and moisturized all winter!
First, I would like to bust the myth that Vaseline, aquaphor and anything with mineral oil actually moisturizer the skin. If you have acne prone skin these items could also trigger breakouts. These items are all considered skin protectants and they only lock in the moisture that is already there, so if your skin is dry then thats no moisture being secured. If you have extremely dry and dehydrated skin be on the look out for moisturizers that have alcohols in them not all alcohols like acetyl, stearyl and cetearyl alcohol are bad for your skin and they are derived from fats that keep the skin hydrated. Alcohols like rubbing alcohol or isopropyl, ethanol and denatured alcohol are all drying and sensitizing to the skin please stay away from these.
Before we move on I would like to clarify with you that there is a difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. Dehydrated skin is a condition and not a skin type, the skin is lacking water, can come off as oily and dry at the same time and needs water based products and you should up your water intake becasue your diet directly reflects in your skin. Dry skin is a skin type, lacks oil, is characterized by being dry all over and needs oil based products.
If you have extreme dry skin it may be very beneficial for you to apply a light moisturizer in the morning and apply a night cream or a thicker moisturizing cream at night to keep you hydrated while you sleep. Our Ultra Rich Moisturizer can be used during the day or night and adds the perfect amount of moisture to your skin. Our Original moisturizer which is also shea butter based is a light weight but effective moisturizer that goes a long way. There are also hydrating serums that you can use like our hyaluronic acid serum, it also helps to use a hydrating cleanser to replenish moisture to the skin, try out our nourishing oil cleanser or our AHA exfoliating cleanser that will lightly exfoliate away any dead skin leaving soft, clear and hydrated skin. Having an exfoliant like our turmeric scrub is essential all year around exfoliating helps remove layers of dead skin that can cause flakiness or a dull and discolored appearance. We also carry a Green Tea face mask that moisturizes the skin, reduces skin fatigue due to environmental stresses. Our Antioxidant mask neutralizes free radicals, improves moisture, tone and texture.
Its so important to have a solid at home skin care routine while also getting at least one facial a month to ensure clear and happy skin!
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