The site's editors have selected 17 excellent products for dry skin. You can easily create a complete care program for yourself, from cleansing and toning to applying day cream.
Washing and makeup removal
Cleansing dry skin should be thorough, but very gentle:
Oil-based products are suitable for makeup remover;
for washing - delicate foams;
for exfoliation - scrubs with non-aggressive abrasives and creamy texture.
Its two-phase formula is enriched with micelles and oils that remove even waterproof makeup. Micellar water effectively removes impurities without drying out the skin.
Facial makeup remover milk with rose water for dry and sensitive skin “Basic care”, GarnierContains rose water, which not only gently removes makeup, but also soothes and softens the skin.
Micellar makeup remover water for dry skin Eau Micellaire Confort, LancômeGently cleanses the skin, softening and soothing it. Contains rose water and acacia honey to leave dry skin feeling clean without drying it out.
Foaming oil for removing makeup and cleansing the skin Biosource Total Renew Oil, BiothermGently removes cosmetics and impurities without drying out the skin.
Masks
Masks for moisturizing the skin can be cream or fabric - include both in your care ritual. Fabric ones can be carried with you and used as soon as the skin requires, for example, in an air-conditioned office or after a long flight.
Super moisturizing and toning fabric mask “Hydration + Aquabomb” with pomegranate extract for dehydrated skin, GarnierContains hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract, moisturizes even dehydrated skin. Instant effect.
Night cream-mask “Extraordinary oil. Luxury food”, L’Oréal ParisThe formula with royal jelly, muscat rose and argan oils actively moisturizes, nourishes and provides comfort.
Instant Renewal Concentrate Mask, Kiehl’s, hydrogel concentrate mask for instant skin restorationThe hydrogel mask instantly restores moisture levels. Enriched with Amazonian oils, softens the skin, making it velvety and radiant.
Intensely moisturizing soothing mask Hydraphase Intense Masque, La Roche-PosayThermal water, hyaluronic acid and shea butter in a mask that intensively moisturizes dehydrated skin. Gives radiance and a feeling of softness.
Revitalizing mask with aloe vera, VichyMoisturizes, soothes, reduces the feeling of tightness, reduces lines of dehydration.
Tonics
The best products for toning dry skin are tonics and lotions based on vitamins, oils and moisturizers like aloe juice. Use twice daily.
Soothing vitamin facial toner with rose water for dry and sensitive skin “Basic Care”, GarnierVitamin tonic can be used after makeup removal procedure. Removes remaining impurities, soothes, softens and tones the skin.
The formula, enriched with squalane, avocado oil, vitamin E, apricot kernel oil, visibly softens the skin and gives it a feeling of comfort.
Moisturizing facial toner for dry skin Tonique Confort, LancômeGives a feeling of comfort and soothes the skin, enriched with almond protein, softens and transforms the skin.
Creams
Since the main task of owners of dry skin type is to moisturize it, then creams should be chosen with this labeling. The textures can be any: light ones are useful during the day, denser ones are useful for night care.
Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s 
Light texture applies evenly and is quickly absorbed. The cream contains squalane and antarcticine, the cream gives the skin softness, smoothness and comfort.
Cream “Moisturizing expert. Moisturizing care" for dry, sensitive skin, L’Oréal ParisThe formula with vitamin E, rose and blackcurrant oils actively moisturizes the skin, nourishes and softens it.
Nourishing cream for dry and very dry skin Nutrix Royal, LancômeCarefully cares for the skin, filling it with moisture. Contains vitamin C, royal jelly and hazelnut protein, nourishes the skin and restores its protective barrier.
Day care cream for dry and very dry skin during menopause, compensating complex Neovadiol, VichyThe formula with proxylane and hyaluronic acid promotes elasticity, actively moisturizes the skin, and reduces wrinkles.
Day face cream for dry skin Hydra Collagenist, Helena RubinsteinThanks to the Derm-Hydrafix complex, it strengthens the skin, fills the epidermis with moisture and nutrients, and relieves irritation and discomfort. The skin becomes denser, wrinkles are smoothed out.
6 main rules for caring for dry skin
1. Create a “cosmetic diet” taking into account the basic needs of dry skin
And this, first of all, nutrition and strengthening of the hydrolipid barrier. The sebaceous glands of dry skin are inactive (and with age, their activity slows down even more!), accordingly, the lack of the skin’s own lipids must be constantly replenished with the help of creams. If in the heat, owners of all other skin types feel most comfortable using cosmetics with gel textures, then dry skin, even in the hot season, is usually more suitable for cream, or in extreme cases, gel-cream products. Cosmetics with a high content of vegetable oils, lipids (primarily ceramides, phospholipids, triglycerides), nicotinamide (also known as nicotinic acid, or vitamin B3) and other components that stimulate protein synthesis in the skin and its its own ceramides - a kind of cementing substances that ensure the strength of its stratum corneum. And it is very thin on dry skin.
2. Pay special attention to skin protection
We all remember very well that dry skin requires the most careful protection in winter, since due to a lack of lipids and a thin stratum corneum of the epidermis, it is especially vulnerable to cold and wind. However, we very often forget that for these same reasons in the summer it requires especially careful protection from ultraviolet radiation. Meanwhile, its antioxidant abilities are much lower than those of normal, combination, and, especially, oily skin: sebum contains fatty acids and other components that protect the skin from free radicals, and dry skin is practically devoid of it. So a high SPF cream is a must from May to September!
3. Use gentle cleansers
To avoid damaging the already thin and weak protective barrier of dry skin, avoid washing your face with too hot water, cleansing your skin too often - more than twice a day, or using aggressive cleansers. If your skin is also sensitive, it is better to avoid cleansing gels based on sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate in favor of products with milder cleansing ingredients, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine ( cocamidopropyl betaine) or soft surfactants, which are obtained from saponified fatty acids of natural oils - cocoa, coconut, etc. For very sensitive dry skin that reacts with irritation to tap water, the solution may be to use micellar water or cleansing milk. And be sure to complete the cleansing process with toning. , the main thing is that the tonic contains no alcohol!
For instant hydration: intense hydration serum Hydraskin, Darphin with hyaluronic acid and plant extracts
For antioxidant protection and skin cell renewal: serum C-10 Serum, Ultraceuticals with 10% L-ascorbic acid and lactic acid
To replenish lipids in the skin: oleogel serum for very dry skin Vitamin F forte, Swisscode with linoleic, linolenic, palimitic acids
Anti-Aging: Facial Moisturizer Idebenone Moisturizing Facial Cream, Priori with idebenone (coenzyme Q10), vitamin A and AHA
For nutrition: ultra-nourishing cream for very dry and sensitive skin Apicosma, Melvita with three types of honey, argan oil and royal jelly
For intensive care of very dry body skin: anti-aging kigelin mask "Restoration" CF3+3, Christina Fitzgerald with fig extracts, kigel extracts and fruit concentrates
To strengthen the protective barrier: restorative, nourishing and moisturizing cream Emollience, SkinCeuticals with a complex of plant extracts and lipid components of natural oils
For recovery and nutrition: nourishing cream for dry skin Nourilys, Methode Jeanne Piaubert with lactic acid, vegetable oils and extracts
For deep hydration of dry and dehydrated skin: cream-gel Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief, Clinique with plant extracts, trehalose, sorbitol, hyaluronic acid
For express care: revitalizing mask for dry and very dry skin “Intensive nutrition” Nutritive Vegetal, Yves Rocher with ash juice, witch hazel extract, sweet almond, macadamia and shea butters
To soften and protect the skin: intensive day moisturizer for very dry skin Vitamin E, The Body Shop with vitamin E and vegetable oils
For basic care and sun protection: nourishing day cream for dry skin, Nivea with almond oil and Hydra IQ moisturizing formula
For gentle and deep cleansing: mask for dry skin “Yellow Clay”, Lovea
For hydration throughout the day: day cream for dry skin "Ginkgo and Olive" Natuderm Botanics with triglycerides and vegetable oils
4. Don't over-hydrate
Despite the fact that proper care for dry skin requires the mandatory use of moisturizers, as numerous studies show, the moisture content in dry (but not dehydrated!) skin is no less than in normal or oily skin. And too frequent use of moisturizers can lead to a weakening of its ability to self-hydrate and retain moisture. If already 20-30 minutes after application an unpleasant feeling of dryness and tightness of the skin appears, the skin “asks” for hydration again - most likely, the problem is a broken hydrolipidic barrier. In this case, pay attention to the composition of moisturizers. Look in the list of ingredients for components such as ceramides, triglycerides of fatty acids, amino acids, lactic acid, yogurt or milk proteins: they not only retain moisture in the skin, but also help restore its moisture-retaining functions.
5. Don't forget about deep skin cleansing procedures
Dry skin, like any other, needs exfoliation and cleansing masks. But since it is thinner and more delicate, do not overdo it and choose cream or oil-based products. Enzyme peelings and masks with fruit acids, primarily lactic and almond, are a good option for caring for dry skin: these AHAs have a very mild effect and at the same time have good moisturizing properties. But glycolic and salicylic acids most often turn out to be too harsh for dry skin.
6. Nourish dry skin from within
An ideal diet for the beauty of dry skin must contain foods rich in vitamins A and E, as well as omega acids - liver, nuts, legumes, vegetable oils, fish oil or fatty fish.
Dry skin of the face and body can bring a lot of inconvenience to its owners - peeling and itching, a feeling of tightness. These are all symptoms that may indicate that you have dry skin and need to urgently start caring for it accordingly.
Dry skin is not a problem at all In terms of rashes or acne, the skin looks matte and soft. But because inability to retain moisture, it is very sensitive to environmental influences, therefore it requires attention - proper cleansing, protection, moisturizing.
Sudden decreased functioning of the sebaceous glands(as a result the skin becomes dry) can occur due to metabolic disorders, hormonal changes, lack of vitamins, etc. In any case, there are reliable ways to deal with such skin and make it beautiful and radiant. Let's dive into some simple dry skin care tips!
Air conditioners and heaters dry out the indoor air too much. Connect a special air humidifier at home or simply install a bowl of water near the battery or heater.
Such a vessel can be beautifully decorated with fresh or artificial flowers. It will be both good for the skin and beautiful!
Forget about these cleansers:
Soap, alcohol and products containing fragrances, are contraindicated for dry facial skin. Gel, foam or milk should be hypoallergenic and very soft. Look at the composition!
Only warm
Cold and hot water dry out the skin! Therefore, wash only warm. The same goes for showering - after all, your skin type usually extends to the rest of your body.
If you want to avoid the feeling of skin tightness throughout your body, do not get carried away with a boiling shower - in general you should spend no more than 10 minutes in water, and then be sure to rinse the skin with flower water or herbal decoction to even out the PH of the skin after tap water.
Do not use tap water!
If possible, try to wash your face only with soft water; tap water usually dries the skin too much and can cause irritation. Use mineral water or herbal infusions to wash your face.
Dry facial skin may be a consequence of excessive use of chemicals
Washing powders, detergents and air fresheners - all household chemicals can make our skin dry, especially if you often use these products without gloves.
As for the face, in this case chemistry can be called any cosmetics, both skincare and decorative, that contains toxic artificial preservatives (nipazole and paraform, etc.) are all mass-market cosmetics.
Oils to the rescue!
You can even use baby oils to care for dry skin - do a gentle facial and body massage with them every day. Natural vegetable oils also moisturize and nourish the skin well.
Cocoa, shea butter, avocado, coconut, macadamia, sasanqua, apricot, jojoba, evening primrose, black cumin, and wheat germ oils are ideal for dry skin. Use these oils as a base, to which you can add a few drops of essential oil (2-3 drops per 30-50 ml). For thin dry skin Sandalwood, rose, neroli, carrot, jasmine, adana, ylang-ylang oils are suitable.
ATTENTION: Just under no circumstances apply essential oils directly to the skin - their concentration is too strong and can cause dryness and irritation.
Read the labels!
Preferred Ingredients for Dry Skin:
- Ceramides. (Helps skin retain water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides can mimic natural substances in the top layer of skin that help retain moisture).
- D-panthenol and squalene.
- Hyaluronic acid.
- Aloe vera.
All these components help retain moisture in the skin.
Eat and drink
To keep dry skin looking better and not dry out, drink more water and include foods rich in... omega-3 fatty acids(fatty fish, nuts, flaxseed and safflower oil).
As well as products containing essential for the skin vitamins A(liver, apricots, carrots, pumpkin, spinach and parsley), IN(dairy products, fish, brown rice, grain bread, melon, green apples and cabbage), E(seeds and nuts, cucumbers, broccoli, radishes, potatoes), F(fish, corn, vegetable oils, grains, black currants).
Moisturizing cream
After washing and cleansing your face (and body), you should apply a moisturizer specifically for dry skin. Apply it to damp skin - it will work much better this way!
If you regularly moisturize and nourish your skin, and at the same time eat right, then no peeling will occur. But if this problem nevertheless overtakes you, it is better to consult a dermatologist.
To eliminate flaking, creams based on a fatty base, for example natural oil, are suitable - it creates a waterproof barrier between the skin and the air so that moisture does not evaporate from the skin.
ADVICE: In extreme cases, you can use a cream with a small (0.5%) content hydrocortisone- but remember that this is not a cosmetic, but a medicinal product, you need to lubricate your face with it 1 per day for 2 weeks, not more.
Makeup removers
Before cleansing your pores, you need to wash off your makeup every evening, and in case of dry skin, it is better to do this with hydrophilic oil. It gently removes all makeup (even eye and BB cream) and does not dry out the skin.
Hydrophilic oil you can buy and you can do it yourself to ensure there are no preservatives.
To do this you need to mix the following ingredients:
- Polysorbate 80 (10%).
- Rice bran oil (20%).
- Peach oil (40%).
- Sweet almond oil (30%).
- 2 drops tea tree essential oil.
PREPARATION: Pour the components in the above sequence and mix thoroughly, stirring until a homogeneous buttery white milk is formed. It is recommended to apply with dry hands to a dry face to remove makeup, and then rinse with water. The skin is then ready for a deeper cleansing of the pores.
Don't get carried away with scrubs!
Dry skin does not tolerate mechanical influence - therefore, you need to choose only gentle scrubs, with small grains, and you also need to clean them for no more than a minute - this is enough to remove the upper stratum corneum. Scrub is recommended to use no more than 1-2 times a week.
Masks for dry skin
MOISTURIZING MASK
- 1 tbsp. spoon aloe vera gel
- 1 mashed avocado
- 1 tbsp. spoon of cottage cheese
APPLICATION: Grind the avocado in a blender or mash in a mortar until creamy. Add curd and aloe vera gel. If you don’t have a ready-made gel, you can replace it with fresh aloe juice. Mix all ingredients and apply evenly to face for 20 minutes. Then carefully rinse with warm water.
NOURISHING MASK
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1. tsp. liquid honey
- 1 yolk
APPLICATION: Mix the components and apply with a cotton swab to the face in several layers (2-3). Keep it on for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water. If you use the mask 1-2 times a week, it will eliminate skin flaking and tightness.
Features in cold and heat
In the hot season, dry skin should be better protected from ultraviolet radiation, as we know it is thinner, so the product must be selected accordingly, stronger. When it's hot use thermal water to moisturize your face.
Dry air and lower temperatures in winter reduce our skin's production of lipids, which are supposed to form a protective film and retain moisture. This is why in winter, skin of any type becomes drier, not to mention skin that is initially prone to dryness.
ADVICE: In winter it is advisable to apply under makeup thick fatty creams, which would protect the skin from drying out in the cold.
Natural cosmetics for dry skin
Dry skin, like no other, requires careful treatment. Therefore, in order not to harm it, choose natural cosmetics.
Most of the products, some of which we described above, can be made independently at home from ingredients purchased at the pharmacy and at the market. If you do not want to waste time on such experiments, then you will have to buy cosmetics that are more expensive than those presented in the mass market.
IMPORTANT! The base should contain the above ingredients: urea, hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, natural plant and essential oils. Such cosmetics can be sold in pharmacies or in specialized online and offline stores.
Many teenagers who suffer from excess oily skin and related problems would like to have normal or even dry skin. The first type is really easy to care for, which cannot be said about the second. Owners of dry skin usually do not suffer from oily shine and acne; they have other problems, such as tightness, frequent peeling, and early formation of wrinkles. There are specific features of home care, special masks for dry skin that you can prepare yourself.
Dry skin - causes of dryness
1. On dry skin are influenced by a variety of factors, from poor nutrition to prolonged sun exposure. Let's take a closer look.
2. Firstly, dryness can cause disruption of the sebaceous glands. After all, to protect the skin, the glands produce a special layer on the skin that retains moisture. In addition, this way the skin remains elastic. If the protective layer disappears, nothing protects the skin from moisture loss.
3. Secondly, dry skin can be a consequence of certain health problems. Gastrointestinal diseases, nervous system disorders, stress common in modern life, all of this directly affects the skin. If harmful substances - waste and toxins - accumulate in the body, this also leads to dry skin.
4. Dryness problems also arise due to age. The skin lacks nutrition and loses its former elasticity. This cannot be done without additional care.
5. From a lack of vitamins A, C and E, which are most needed by our skin, it becomes dry, dull and flabby. Poor nutrition causes a deficiency of these vitamins.
6. If you like to enjoy the sun, remember to take timely protection, otherwise dryness is inevitable. The sun's rays negatively affect the cells that retain moisture in the layers of the skin, causing the skin to quickly dry out and suffer from burns.
7. Many girls consider peeling to be the key to clean, smooth skin. This is true, but problems appear if you scrub your face very often. For those with naturally thin, sensitive skin, this is especially harmful. Irritation, peeling appear, the skin turns red, and the protective fat layer, a natural barrier that retains moisture, is also removed.
8. Strongly degreases the skin and frequent contact with hot water and soap. Chlorinated water makes the situation even worse.
9. Determining the cause of your dry skin is extremely important. The methods and means of restoring the normal condition of the skin depend on this.
Dry facial skin: care rules
To ensure that your skin is sufficiently hydrated and maintains its tone, it is important to follow proper care for dry skin. Here are the basic rules of care.
1. It is best to wash your face once a day, and this should be done in the evening. The fat layer that forms overnight will protect the skin from drying out during the day and from harmful environmental influences.
2. Room temperature water is optimal for this skin type. Cold water constricts blood vessels, which interferes with normal microcirculation. Hot water, on the contrary, has the opposite effect, dilating blood vessels and causing rosacea. All this only aggravates the problem of dryness.
3. The water should also be filtered or settled, preferably boiled.
4. Moisturizing is a must! Use special tonics, creams, serums for dry skin. One important point - during cold seasons, you should not apply moisturizers right before going out, otherwise the effect will be the opposite.
5. At least twice a week, make moisturizing masks for dry skin, at home or with a cosmetologist.
6. Avoid soap. Products with a pH of 5.5 are optimal for dry skin.
7. Humidify the air. Heating, air conditioning, closed windows make the skin dry. Therefore, it is a good idea to install an air humidifier, especially in the room where you sleep.
8. Alcohol-containing products are a definite taboo! Use foams, creamy cleansers, and cosmetic milk. The more delicate the care, the more beneficial the effect on dry skin.
9. Remember to protect your skin from sun exposure. To do this, use cream with SPF.
10. It happens that the skin of the face is very dry, in which case it needs to be moisturized additionally. Spray your face with thermal water throughout the day and rinse with melt water. This will support the skin.
How to normalize dry facial skin
Today, there are many ways to return the skin to normal condition in a short time. To achieve a positive effect, contact a cosmetologist or set aside time for procedures at home.
If you have chosen the services of a cosmetologist. The following procedures will be very useful for dry skin;
· hot compress for the face - it will dilate blood vessels and pores, improve blood circulation, cleanse the skin of dust and old cells, and stop the evaporation of moisture from its surface; the swollen stratum corneum will make the skin noticeably softer and more elastic;
· salt cleansing for dry and sensitive skin;
· peelings, chemical or mechanical, to leave the skin clean, smooth and renewed;
· collagen mask – moisturizes and tones dry skin, and also tightens and makes it younger;
· cosmetic massage to improve blood circulation, restore a healthy complexion, and remove dead cells.
If you can’t go to a cosmetologist, it doesn’t matter – there are excellent home treatments for your skin. For example, make your own hot compress for your face using a towel and hot water. You need to lie with the compress for 20 minutes. Monitor the water temperature to avoid scalding.
A facial sauna at home gives wonderful results. To do this, boiling herbal poison (chamomile, St. John's wort, linden) is poured into a pan and they sit down, holding their face above it. You need to cover your head with a towel and sit there for about 10 minutes. After this time, rinse your face with cold water and wipe with tonic.
Dry facial skin: effects of masks
Face masks are indispensable, especially those made by yourself from natural ingredients. Such masks perfectly moisturize dry skin, smooth out wrinkles, and improve complexion.
Masks for dry skin: recipes
Choose any recipe that is most convenient for you to prepare. There are a lot of options.
1. Mustard mask. 1 tsp mustard in powder form is mixed with 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, after which water is added. Bring the mixture to a paste and apply a thin layer to your face. After 5 minutes, rinse and apply nourishing cream.
2. Cottage cheese mask. Mix 1 tbsp. cottage cheese with 1 tsp. honey, heated in advance. Add warm milk, stir. Cover your face with the mixture for 15 minutes, then rinse.
3. Oil mask. Heat the olive oil in a water bath. Soak a cotton pad in it and apply the oil all over your face. After 30 minutes, pat your face dry with a paper towel; rinsing is not necessary. This homemade mask for dry skin is a godsend, as olive oil is a storehouse of useful substances to nourish the skin.
4. Herbal mask. Hop cones, blackberry, strawberry leaves, chamomile and yarrow are mixed in different proportions, poured with boiling water and brewed for 20 minutes. Add 1 tbsp to the decoction. apple juice, 1 tsp. honey, egg yolk. The finished mixture should be spread on the skin and kept for 15 minutes.
5. Mint mask. This is another, simpler and faster option for a herbal mask for dry skin at home. 1 tbsp. pour mint leaves with 1 cup of boiling water and put on fire. After 3 minutes, remove and strain the broth. Apply the mask to your skin for 15 minutes. Remove with a cotton pad soaked in warm water.
Young girls often worry that their skin is too oily: excess sebum causes the formation of pimples and blackheads. People with dry skin are envied because they don’t have such problems when they are young. They may sometimes even neglect removing makeup every night: anyway, the next morning after washing their face will remain clean and their pores will not become clogged.
Meanwhile, with age, facial skin prone to dryness begins to cause more and more trouble. If a lady with an oily skin type has almost no wrinkles even after 40, then one whose skin is dry will notice the first skin folds even before reaching the age of 30. However, with age, oily and combination skin often changes to dry. Nature is to blame: over the years, the ability of the epidermis to absorb and retain moisture decreases. Therefore, the question of how to organize care for dry facial skin at home becomes more and more relevant as a woman grows up.
In order to learn how to properly care for your face and neck (don’t forget that the skin there is the thinnest, and loss of moisture quickly turns into sagging), you need to understand what characterizes this type of skin.
It is not capable of producing fat and sweat in the required quantities. The result is increased irritability and a tendency to peeling. Signs of dry skin:
- lack of healthy shine;
- a feeling of “tightness” after any water procedures;
- lack of elasticity, firmness.
Caring for dry sensitive skin should be done daily. It is worth skipping one procedure of applying moisturizer - and the consequences will not be long in coming: the feeling of smoothness, softness will disappear, and redness will appear when exposed to frost or strong wind.
Caring for dry skin at home should begin with washing with milk or toner. But before you buy special care products, do a small test that will allow you to accurately determine your skin type.
In the morning, an hour after washing (without using cosmetics), apply a regular napkin to your face. If, when you take it away from your face, you find shiny spots, your skin is oily or combination. If there are no traces left, and after washing you still have a feeling of “tightness” - your skin is dry.
You need to buy creams and masks taking this feature into account. There must be a mark on the product for the care of dry skin indicating this.
Care for very dry skin includes the following daily rituals:
- washing with tonic, milk;
- moisturizing before applying decorative cosmetics;
- periodic hydration during the day with thermal water;
- removing makeup in the evening, applying night cream.
The use of moisturizing and nourishing masks at least 2 times a week is of great importance.
In the morning, in order to soften the skin, you can wash your face from time to time with water diluted with some juice (cucumber, apple, sauerkraut brine).
The goal of caring for dry (especially if it is also sensitive) facial skin is to prevent increased moisture loss. Attention! Many cosmetics manufacturers indicate that their cream fills the skin with moisture. In fact, this is not so: it is impossible to replenish moisture loss with the help of cream, but reducing this loss is quite possible. Therefore, do not neglect high-quality industrial cosmetics. It doesn't have to be expensive. Creams and masks from “Clean Line”, “Black Pearl” and others are suitable.
Proper care for dry skin: masks
A woman’s face, even if it is covered with wrinkles, can always be seen whether she has taken care of herself and whether she is generally accustomed to doing so regularly. Proper care leads to the fact that the skin, even with some imperfections, looks smooth, soft, and its color is even. The wrong one leads to aggravation of existing problems.
Masks are not part of daily facial skin care, but the skin needs to be nourished and toned 1-2 times a week.
Take a few simple, accessible recipes that will help restore elasticity and restore color.
The honey mask is very good. It saturates the epidermis with useful substances, vitamins, and fights microinflammation. To prepare it we take:
- honey (tablespoon);
- oatmeal (tablespoon);
- a couple of spoons of fresh milk.
After mixing everything, apply to the face and neck. You need to keep the mask on for about 20 minutes. After removal, you need to moisturize your face with cream.
A mask with sour cream is also useful. Need to mix:
- yolk;
- sour cream (2 tablespoons);
- carrot juice (teaspoon).
The mask helps even out the complexion and nourish dry skin.
You can apply ripe peach mashed into a paste, as well as the pulp of watermelon and melon, on your face. While the mask is in effect, it is advisable to lie quietly, not being distracted by conversations and thinking about something pleasant.
Having passed the 30-year mark, many women notice the appearance of “crow’s feet” - one of the first signs of aging. Another manifestation of the withering process that has begun is nasolabial folds.
At this age, there are no real, deep wrinkles yet, the oval of the face does not yet “sag”, you can still fearlessly open your neck, wearing dresses with a deep neckline. However, it is necessary to take care of yourself daily in order to detect signs of aging on your face as late as possible.
After 30, you need to take care of your facial skin more carefully than in your youth. The use of masks should be accompanied by regular hygienic massage and mandatory scrubbing.
The main rule of facial skin care after 30 is regularity. It is no longer enough to just use creams. The skin renews itself more slowly, so it is necessary to help it get rid of dead cells. The scrub should be used once a week.
This can be a commercially produced dry skin care product or a homemade product. So, you can sometimes use sea salt with base oil. But you shouldn’t rub the scrub too hard into the skin.
An excellent remedy is coffee. It is perfect for very dry skin. Apply a little coffee to your face and rub in gently. After rinsing, lubricate your face with moisturizer.
It is good to use a scrub before masks - in this case their effectiveness will increase.
The requirements for caring for dry skin on the neck and face are not too different from those that it is advisable for 30-year-olds to observe. Once you reach forty, you are unlikely to see deep skin folds in the mirror, but you need to be prepared for certain troubles. In particular, these are:
- small wrinkles around the eyes and lips;
- slight drooping of the eyelids, wrinkling of the eyelids;
- beginning “sagging” of the face: the oval is no longer clear, the jawline “blurs”.
After 40, facial skin needs to be cared for especially carefully.
Let's add some more masks.
Take some olive oil, peach oil or jojoba oil. You can warm it up a little. After soaking cotton pads in oil, place them on your face and neck and hold for about 30 minutes. You don’t have to wash off the mask, but simply carefully remove the excess with a napkin.
Apple mask: grate a piece of apple, add a spoonful of sour cream or olive oil. You can also add a teaspoon of starch. After 20 minutes, wash off with warm water.
In order to make it easier for facial skin after 40 to absorb moisture, you can sometimes use a linen mask. Soak the seeds in hot water until a sticky mass is obtained. We apply it to the face and cover it with a towel. You need to lie down for 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
After 40 years, the skin rapidly loses moisture, especially when a woman enters the age of hormonal changes that precede menopause. Any base oils at this time are extremely beneficial for dry skin: they maintain the balance of nutrients.
It is useful to make contrast compresses, changing cold to hot. But this is allowed only if there are no signs of rosacea.
Massage becomes very important in adulthood. You can do it at home yourself, having mastered the simplest techniques.
You can first lubricate your face with cream or - just a little - with base oil. This is necessary for good gliding. We perform all movements along massage lines, moving from top to bottom. First, you should warm up the skin a little, for which we stroke it with the entire palm.
Then, using rotational movements, we work the area around the eyes: along the eyebrows from the nose to the corners of the eyes, along the lower eyelid - vice versa, to the nose.
Using either rotational or smoothing movements, we work over the entire face along massage lines. We must not forget about the neck: after massaging the chin, you need to stroke the neck on both sides, without touching the thyroid gland area. It’s not bad if the muscles in the collarbone area are affected.
The massage should be completed by tapping with your fingers and again with light stroking. If in your youth one session a month was enough, now you need to resort to this method of maintaining muscle tone 1-2 times a week. Massage perfectly tones dry skin, activating blood circulation.
Dry skin ages earlier than other skin types. This is an established fact, but do not despair: with proper care, your face and neck will look youthful and toned, no matter how old you are. The main thing is to carry out all procedures regularly, and in addition, establish a healthy lifestyle, drink more unsweetened green tea, and always get enough sleep. Love yourself and maintain your natural beauty - believe me, this does not require expensive plastic surgery and salon procedures. Just take care of yourself and your skin will respond with a healthy glow.