Tired of dry skin? Do you have a bathroom full of products that don't
work for you? You're not alone! With exposure to sun, wind, hockey
arenas and Canadian winters, as well as too many products that have
stripped the skin of its protective barrier, it's hard to know which
products are right for dry skin.
Your skin is meant to be dynamic.
Healthy skin is plump and looks vibrant, while dry skin becomes thin,
less elastic and dehydrated. Have you ever used those super-fast hand
dryers in a public restroom only to be shocked at how loose your skin
actually is?
Dry skin is not usually hereditary; it is usually
self-inflicted! Repeat exposure to harsh elements like weather as well
as chemicals in skincare products can cause red, itchy, dry or sensitive
skin.
Products that contain parabens, formaldehyde, fragrances
and alcohol often dry out the skin even more. The general rule to help
dry skin is to use a regime with less product and fewer steps.
So,
which products are best for you? Luckily, there are some easy tips that
can help improve your skin and have you looking younger and feeling
better, without expensive medical treatments:
Skin Tip # 1: Cleanse.
This
is a critical step every night to remove make-up, dirt, and dead skin
cells. It's best to take your make-up off with a gentle make-up remover
first. Use a small amount of cleanser that is fragrance-free; mild
cleansers don't lather much so you don't need to scrub hard. Use your
hands instead of a scrubber, and lukewarm water. Hot water will cause
your skin to dry out faster. With dry skin, you should only use a
cleanser at night, in the morning; just give your face a rinse with
lukewarm water instead of cleansing.
Skin Tip #2: Tone.
A
toner is a liquid that is used to remove any leftover dirt and helps to
restore the ph balance of your skin, as well as reducing pore size to
help your skin look smoother. Dry skin needs a toner with no alcohol,
and it should be enriched with natural ingredients that help to soothe
the skin but not eliminate the natural oils. Sometimes gentle toners are
called fresheners.
Skin Tip #3: Moisturize.
You've heard of
the real estate mantra "Location, Location, Location"; the key to dry
skin is "Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize"! Keeping your skin well
hydrated is the key to minimizing fine lines and wrinkles and to help
prevent pre-mature sagging (think of that super dryer!). A good
moisturizer will penetrate to the deeper layers of the skin, and can
calm skin and reduce dryness, redness and inflammation. Moisturizers
don't actually add moisture to the skin; they seal in the existing water
so that it doesn't evaporate. You can moisturize up to 3 times per day,
and moisturizer should be applied within a few minutes of your
cleansing routine.
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