The subtleties of dry skin care

Every woman knows that skin care is an important daily ritual. To do this, buy lotions, tonics, creams, emulsions and many more cosmetics. But there is one important rule - you need to correctly determine the type of skin. Beauticians emit dry, oily, combination. Each type requires proper care and attention, especially dry, which is characterized by thinning, high susceptibility to negative influences, rapid aging.

Beauticians highlight several features of dry skin, they can also be attributed to type signs.

• Thickness. She is very thin, dry skin is equal to thin skin. These are inseparable characteristics; one cannot exist without the other. Capillaries and veins are visible through the skin. Couperose appears on it, from which it is difficult to cleanse the face.
• Tendency to redness, peeling. Due to the thinness of the skin there are frequent “guests” on it - red spots, keratinized cells. They can appear for many reasons - from adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, strong wind) to improper care, eating junk food.

• Reduced elasticity. The epidermis contains little water, due to lack of moisture, it loses its elasticity.
• High sensitivity. Anything can be irritating - from a pillow to a simple touch.
• No pronounced pores, flat surface.
• Low susceptibility to skin inflammatory diseases - acne, acne, comedones, black spots. These troubles are possible at puberty.

• The rapid appearance of creases, wrinkles. First, the "nasolabial" is affected, then the area around the eyes, then the space near the lips.
• The presence of age spots.Pigmentation is expressed in the form of freckles, brown spots. The area of ​​distribution is different, in any case, the detection of any new formations is an occasion to consult a specialist.
• Special care. It should be regular, morning, afternoon and evening. Mandatory inclusion of fatty nutrients.
• Similarity to the combined type. Many women made a mistake - they confused dry skin with combination skin. These are completely different concepts. The dry type does not have oily sheen, enlarged pores, and an abundance of inflammation.
• Dry skin can turn into very dry skin with a constant feeling of tightness, even when washing.

There are several ways to determine dry skin type.

1. Use your finger to press on the surface of the skin. If dry, the print will remain for a long time. Such a pressing must be carried out on the cheeks, forehead, chin to exclude combination.
2. Apply a clean mirror to the skin. Dry skin will not leave traces of sebaceous glands on the surface.

There are a number of causes of dry skin.

All of them are complex, some are removable, others remain for life.

• Genetic predisposition. Thanks to modern scientific research, it was possible to establish that people are born with dry skin, this feature is genetically determined. If the parents suffered from dryness, then with an accuracy of 99% it can be argued that the child will get the same skin. In adolescence, it will appear oily, prone to inflammation, and become vulnerable with age. After 25 years, dryness will manifest itself with renewed vigor, as the production of collagen, the element responsible for the strength of connective tissues and their elasticity, slows down.
• Low activity of the sebaceous glands. Glands perform an important function - protective. They are involved in the production of hydrolipids, which protect the skin from external influences. Dry skin is deprived of this - it quickly loses moisture and is exposed to negative factors.

• Frequent exposure to ultraviolet rays. Beauticians speak negatively about tanning, at least natural, at least artificial. Sun rays, radiation in the solarium reduce the protective functions of the skin, immunity, contribute to rapid aging. It is fixable - use a cream with a high level of SPF - from 30 to 50, protect yourself from the sun with wide-brimmed hats.
• Climate. Dry air, strong winds, the scorching sun, frosts are weather phenomena that affect dry skin. Cosmetics - refreshing sprays and nourishing creams will save them from them.

The above refers to external reasons, has an objective character.

There are several internal, subjective reasons.

1. Diseases Health is an important component of skin beauty. Hormonal disorders, thyroid diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, skin diseases affect dryness. In these cases, it is necessary to undergo appropriate treatment.
2. Improper care. Unsuitable cosmetics, washing with hot water, abuse of peels, scrubs will cause serious consequences that even cosmetologists cannot eliminate.
3. Bad habits. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption can cause dryness.

Dry skin behaves differently depending on the season - it either becomes drier or remains in a stable condition. Therefore, correction and change of caring procedures is required.

• Spring and summer. There are three principles of care - cleansing, protection, moisturizing. Light scrubs and enzymes are used to cleanse. These funds exfoliate dead cells, stimulate epidermal renewal, restore color. It is better to tone the skin with tonics that do not contain alcohol. Moisturizing will provide light creams with protection from UV radiation. Masks cleansing and moisturizing. Cooling and moisturizing gels will remove irritation.

• Fall. At this time, with light moisturizers it is better to switch to "heavy artillery", introduce another principle - nutrition. Dense creams that restore serums will come to the rescue, which will begin to protect the skin. Be sure to pay special attention to night care. In a dream, the skin must restore its properties. Special nightly concentrates will have a beneficial effect. Introduce a nourishing mask into the beauty ritual, it will make the skin nourished and moisturized.
• Winter. A time of special care. Cold air causes peeling, redness, wrinkles. The load on the skin is great. To alleviate the condition will help the rejection of scrubs. The main task is to restore the lipid barrier that protects the skin. Before going out, it is recommended to apply nutritious fatty creams.

Beauticians advise to adhere to several rules of care.

• Identification of needs. It depends on what cosmetics and procedures will be used. The main feature of the dry type is the lack of lipids. It is filled with creams that nourish and strengthen the lipid barrier. Cream textures are suitable, in heat - gel-cream, the basis of the composition is oils, lipids. These substances stimulate the synthesis of proteins responsible for the strength of the stratum corneum.
• Improving the protective properties. The rule is relevant in the winter, when cold winds and frosts weaken the skin's immunity, and in the summer due to high solar activity.
• Use of mild cleansers. Washing with hot water and frequent cleansing should be avoided. The best option is a little warm boiled water, micellar water and cleansers based on natural cocoa butter, coconut.

• Moderate hydration. Scientific studies have concluded that dry skin often contains a lot of moisture. A feeling of dryness and tightness after applying the cream appear due to a violation of the hydrolipidic balance. When buying moisturizers, attention should be paid to the composition, which should contain fatty acids, milk proteins. They will retain moisture, restore protective functions.
• Carrying out a cleaning. Dry skin needs exfoliating and deep cleansing procedures. Due to its subtlety and tenderness, cream products based on vegetable oils are selected.

• Power from the inside out. Dehydrated, sensitive skin needs to be fed with foods such as nuts, beans, fish of fatty varieties, cottage cheese with a fat content of at least 9%.
• The combination of salon and home care methods. This will help maintain the skin in good condition, quickly eliminate the problems that arise.
• Following a specific care algorithm. Three stages of care stand out. Morning includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing. Thermal water, moisturizing haze and sprays are used throughout the day. In the evening, makeup is removed, the skin is cleansed, a nourishing cream is applied.

The right product is half the success in maintaining healthy dry skin.

General recommendations for choosing cosmetics include several nuances.

• Dry type helpers - milk, gels, foams containing oils, fats, hydrophilic oils, creams for washing and removing makeup. They gently cleanse the skin without causing redness and irritation. But folk recipes are also good - a decoction of chamomile, mint, aloe, calendula, birch leaf. These ingredients are sold in a pharmacy, their preparation and use is simple - brew leaves with boiling water for 15 minutes, cool and wipe the skin. And you can also make a spray yourself - pour the broth into a spray bottle and spray during the day.
• Vaseline and ceresin are undesirable components of the funds, they will create a film on the face that prevents the cells from synthesizing lipids on their own.
• The scrub should be with soft particles, hard granules will damage the skin, leaving behind irritation and microdamage.

• Completely excluded funds with fruit acids. They will dry out the skin even more.Acid exposure is allowed only after consultation with a cosmetologist and as part of professional procedures.
• In a priority - means with ceramides, free unsaturated fatty acids, collagen. They will help restore the lipid barrier, protect against external influences, give elasticity.

No matter what adherents of inexpensive, domestic cosmetics say, it still will not have the proper effect on the skin. It is better to pay attention to luxury products, for example, Payot, Clarins, Cliniqe can cope with skin problems. Their cost is quite high, but all the funds are divided into lines aimed at combating certain skin problems.

The best option for skin treatment is pharmacy brands. These include La Roche-Posay, Avene, Vichy.

Beauticians are unanimous in opinion - to maintain the beauty and health of the skin you need to develop the habit of daily care. This is a good habit, it is not difficult to observe, it includes several simple steps.

The first and fundamental is purification. It should be carried out twice a day - in the morning after waking up and in the evening before bedtime. Clean skin better absorbs the beneficial substances and trace elements contained in cosmetics. In addition to store products, cosmetologists advise washing with yogurt or kefir. These products perfectly refresh, restore the protective barrier.

The second step is nutrition. At home, it is important to observe the dosage of nutrients.

Now it's time to protect. Creams, either protective in the cold, or with a UV filter for the summer will save you from drying out.

The fourth step is evening care. Be sure to cleanse your skin from makeup, tone and use night creams.

The last step is weekly masks. Now disposable masks are sold in stores, they are convenient and do not require much time and effort to apply.

Dry skin is no less problematic than oily with expanded pores.

To avoid difficulties, beauticians recommend adhering to simple tips.

• Observe drinking regimen throughout the day. Each has its own rate of water consumption, it depends on a lot - age, height, weight, other physiological characteristics. But there is a common figure that will help fill cells with moisture - at least two liters per day. Lack of water will lead to dehydration.
• Choose decorative cosmetics depending on the type and needs.
• Do not touch your face with dirty hands. Dry skin is susceptible to germs.
• Reduce visits to baths, saunas, tanning salons, pools. Water and steam leach nutrients, which are then difficult to replenish.
• Less experimenting with new tools. Constancy is the key to beautiful skin.

• Exclude products with alcohol, acids, give preference to makeup products with oils, retinol, collagen.
• Wash with micellar water or boiled water, try to exclude exposure to water from the tap.
• Refuse to use professional brands at home.
• Use humidifiers in the apartment.
• Establish a diet. Include more fiber, foods rich in fatty acids.
• If possible, visit beauty salons for professional care procedures. Especially dry type biorevitalization, mesotherapy, therapeutic massage are suitable.

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