As we all know, the key point of caring for dry skin is to hydrate and moisturize, because dry skin is very prone to dryness and flaking, and moisturizing the skin can effectively alleviate dryness and flaking, so Many people with dry skin pay special attention to hydrating their skin, so how can dry skin be hydrated? What are the key points for caring for dry skin?
1. How to hydrate dry skin
1. Skin cleansing
Skin cleansing is the first step in skin care and must be taken seriously. Be sure to remember not to use soapy or highly alkaline facial cleansers to wash your face. Use neutral ones so that they can protect the skin.
2. Use moisturizing water with more oil content
Hydration is a broad concept. No matter what type of skin you have, you need to moisturize it, including oily skin. Many lotions on the market today contain alcohol. Manufacturers add alcohol to lotions to prevent skin allergies and avoid minor inflammation. The moisturizing water extracted from plant flower essences has no alcohol content, has a relatively long moisturizing time, and the skin feels very comfortable after use. In fact, you can judge the quality of lotion yourself by patting the lotion on the back of your hand to see if it has strong affinity with the skin. When you apply some lotion on your hands, you will find circles and circles, which looks like oil and water are insoluble. However, a lotion that is suitable for your skin should be able to adhere closely to the skin and be quickly absorbed by the skin.
3. Apply essence
The skin of women over 30 years old begins to age, so remember to apply essence after applying moisturizing water. There are many types of essences, including wrinkle-removing, whitening, etc. Oriental women usually suffer from pigmentation, dark spots, aging and other phenomena after the age of 30. Both anti-wrinkle essence and whitening essence can help you relieve dry skin conditions.
4. Use moisturizer
We need to use water-in-oil moisturizer, and moisturizing water is oil-in-water. Only when the skin is in a state of water-oil balance can it You will feel comfortable, delay aging and prevent dryness.
5. Always prepare a spray
The air is dry in autumn, and the moisture in the skin is easily evaporated. Especially when dry skin is dehydrated, peeling, fine lines, etc. will appear, so carry it with you. Moisturizing and hydrating spray can hydrate the skin anytime and anywhere. You can also put a humidifier indoors to increase the air humidity.
2. Key points for dry skin care
For dry skin, it is recommended to choose a day cream with sufficient ingredients, good quality, moisturizing ingredients and strong protective properties during the day. When applying moisturizing products, allow them to slowly penetrate into the skin, and gently massage in circular motions with your middle finger, being careful not to rub the skin too hard. At night, the eyes are the focus of night care. When choosing eye care products, try to focus on moisturizing and hydrating, and use night cream containing moisturizing and nutritious ingredients on the face.
In addition, oil-deficient dry skin lacks sufficient sebum protection and cannot retain moisture in the skin. Therefore, the skin appears dull, rough, and lacks fineness, and is easily susceptible to external stimulation and allergic symptoms. It is recommended that when choosing cleansing skin care products, avoid using highly alkaline cosmetics and soaps to avoid inhibiting the secretion of sebum and sweat, making the skin drier.
When cleaning the face, it is best to use a facial cleanser containing moisturizing ingredients; after facial cleansing, before the toner is completely dry, apply some emollient and moisturizing skin care products, such as body lotion. , lotion, etc., which can retain the moisture contained in the toner, which is very good for moisturizing the skin. In addition, when choosing sunscreen, it is best to choose sunscreen products with added hydrating effects and antioxidants.
3. Misunderstandings about skin moisturizing
1. Apply facial mask every day
In order to pursue better moisturizing effect, some girls will choose to apply moisturizing mask every day. This approach is actually wrong. Among skin care products, facial masks are highly nutritious skin care products. But even so, moisturizing masks cannot be used every day, otherwise it will cause burden and damage to the skin. Just use a moisturizing mask once or twice a week.
2. Apply the mask until it dries
Some people believe that the skin can absorb the maximum amount of the essence in the mask when the mask begins to dry. When applied, the moisture on the face will be sucked back, and the moisturizing mask may turn into an absorbent mask if not careful, causing the face to lose moisture, which is counterproductive. Therefore, it is generally enough to leave the mask on for 10 to 20 minutes.
3. Excessive cleansing
Frequent face washing will result in the destruction of the stratum corneum, and the face will not be able to secrete oil normally to protect itself, and may even cause sensitivity, redness, Symptoms such as peeling. Therefore, you should not wash your face with facial cleanser more than twice a day. At the same time, the water temperature must also be controlled and not too hot, otherwise the skin will become drier and drier.
4. Spray non-stop
Beauty experts say that when your skin feels dry, you can spray it with a moisturizing spray. However, although moisturizing spray can temporarily bring moisture to the skin, since it does not contain ingredients that can lock in moisture, if you use the spray frequently, it will take away the normal oils of the skin. This is the same as washing your face frequently. Therefore, it is best to only use the spray when your skin feels very dry.
5. No moisturizing essence is needed in summer
As age increases, the skin will begin to age, so it is necessary to provide the skin with appropriate nutrition. At this time, moisturizing essence is very important. Don’t think that moisturizing essence can only be used in autumn and winter. As long as your skin is always flaky or oily, or you feel that ordinary skin care products cannot improve the condition of your skin, then you need to use a moisturizing essence.
4. How to make your own facial mask for dry skin
1. Homemade Sydney hydrating mask
The homemade Sydney hydrating mask has a very good hydrating effect, and Sydney contains Rich in vitamins, it can hydrate and moisturize the skin at the same time, and is suitable for dry skin.
Method: Clean and peel a fresh pear, then squeeze the pulp into a puree, mix it with an appropriate amount of honey, flour and purified water, mix well and apply it on the face Rinse it with warm water after about 15 minutes.
2. Homemade cucumber hydrating mask
Homemade cucumber hydrating mask has a very good hydrating and moisturizing effect. The water content in cucumber is as high as 95%, which can replenish moisture for the skin. It is especially effective in quickly replenishing moisture and repairing damaged skin after sun exposure.
Method: Take an appropriate amount of cucumber and squeeze the juice together with the skin and flesh. Add 5ml lemon juice to the squeezed cucumber juice and mix well. Soak it with facial mask paper. After it is completely soaked, apply it to the face. Leave it on for 15-15 minutes. Wash your face with water for about 20 minutes. If you need to repair your skin urgently, you can do it every day. Generally, it is best to moisturize and maintain your skin twice a week.
3. Homemade lemon hydrating mask
Homemade lemon hydrating mask has a very good hydrating and softening cuticle effect, but please note that lemon is a photosensitive food, so it is best to use this at night Facial mask.
Method: Wash fresh lemons, peel and squeeze the juice, then add an appropriate amount of honey and 1 egg white and stir evenly. After cleansing, apply it on your face and wash it off for about 10 minutes.