Dry Skin 101
24th October 2018
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Dry Skin 101
It's fast approaching that time of year where our skin starts to feel the effects of the weather change. You might find your skin a little dry or more problematic than usual. Generally, we would recommend switching your skincare with the seasons, especially if you notice changes in your skin. Often at this time of year due to the drop in temperature people start to notice changes in their skin like chapped lips, tightness or dryness. Your skin care routine can help you combat the effects of the season change in your skin.
Signs of a dry skin type:
A feeling of skin tightness, especially after showering, bathing or swimming.
Skin that feels and looks rough.
Itching.
Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling.
Fine lines or cracks.
Grey, dull or ashy looking skin.
Redness.
Fine lines or deep cracks that may bleed.
Why can the weather change cause you to have a dry skin?
Weather changes constantly and your skin will feel the effects. Winter brings dry air, which can cause sensitive skin to dry out and itch. The drier the air, the more moisture it sucks from your skin, so you're more likely to experience dryness in your skin during the colder months of the year, especially if you have skin conditions like eczema. Warm weather and sun can also increase skin's sensitivity due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. The high temperatures of the summer months can also cause the skin to increase oil production. Take note of the textural changes in your skin through the seasons and adjust your skin care accordingly.
What factors, other than weather change can cause you to have a dry skin?
Generally, with dry skin, the production of sebum and moisture regulation has been disrupted. This leads to symptoms such as scaliness, itching, redness and occasionally inflammation, made worse by external influences. Genetics often play a part in your skin type or skin conditions, this basically means that your skin type can be inherited from your parents. Finally, the use of incorrect skincare can dry your skin out and result in a temporary dry skin condition.
So, how can you implement changes that will help improve dry skin?...
Lifestyle tips:
Alcohol dehydrates the skin leaving it feeling dry and depleted. Cutting back your alcohol consumption will help keep your skin clear, hydrated, supple, and wrinkle-free.
Smoking chronically deprives the skin of essential nutrients and oxygen, while degrading its essential building blocks— collagen and elastin.
Cold winds and low temperatures can dry out skin, depriving it of balanced levels of oils, and contributing to premature ageing.
Prolonged exposure to the sun causes water to evaporate from the skin.
Central heating and blow heaters dry out skin: warm, dry air acts like a sponge, soaking up moisture from everything it touches.
Diet tips:
More water + more fruit & Veg +less sugar = better skin.
Less fluid can lead to dehydration and take away moisture from the skin, contributing to dryness If you don’t drink enough water your body will be dehydrated and this will show in your skin!
Excess salt in the body draws more fluid out of the cells to help neutralize the salt and draw it out of the body, as a result, your skin gets drier because of the lack of fluid.
Too much sugar in the bloodstream can affect tissues within the skin, like colegan, weakening and drying out the skin.
Coffee, like alcohol, can dehydrate your skin by constricting your blood vessels so less fluid flows through to your skin. The drink can especially have an impact on the area around your eyes, and the effect is worsened when coffee is consumed on an empty stomach.
Skincare tips for dry skin:
Firstly look at your skincare, what are you currently using? Are you sure they are the right products for your skin type? If you have established you have a dry skin type, not through using incorrect skin care here are some top tips to help you improve the dryness in your skin: Firstly use a moisturiser with a heavier, oil-based moisturiser as it traps existing moisture in your skin. Don’t overdo it through, applying too much moisturiser throughout the day will trick your skin into thinking it doesn’t need to produce its own oil and may dry you out more. Apply your moisturiser once daily in your morning routine. You can also try combining a night cream but no more than twice a day! Bear in mind that lotions can be more irritating and less effective than ointments and creams for dry skin. When selecting a cream or ointment, look for one that contains an oil such as olive oil or jojoba oil, or one with shea butter. Try Introducing an exfoliator into your skincare routine, this will help you get rid of the top layer of dead skin cells and expose newer healthier-looking skin. However make sure to not over-exfoliate, use something gentle. Don’t take hot showers or baths. Hot water is not a friend to your dry skin as it breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which decreases moisture. To help dry skin, take shorter showers using only warm water. If you have dry lips shop around for a lip balm with healing properties and finally, plug in a humidifier. Putting moisture back into your home’s air helps prevent extreme dry skin.
Here are our top picks for dry skin:
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Vichy Mineral 89 Serum
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Lip Balm
Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Collection
Palmers Coco Butter
Superdrug Glycolic Toner
Superdrug Vit E Hydrating Mist
Elemis Skin Saviours Set
Espa Beauty Sleep Skincare Giftset
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