How to take care of dry skin and avoid wrinkles

What does it mean to have dry skin?

What beautiful skin, without pores, or pimples … but with itching, tightness and, over the years, redness and many small and annoying wrinkles. But don't worry, taking care of dry skin and avoiding accelerated aging is easy if you know how, and we are going to explain it to you.

When you have dry skin, it means that it produces little fat, which is essential to form the skin's protective mantle. Therefore, it has a tendency to dehydration and fragility. The thinner and drier the skin, the more expression lines will become, especially crow's feet.

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How to take care of dry skin

In the morning and at night, apply a moisturizing and protective cream with nourishing assets such as vegetable oils (evening primrose or wheat germ) to the face and neck. Remember that it should be cleaned with very mild products, such as make-up remover oils, syndets (synthetic detergents) and micellar waters, and use an alcohol-free toner. If your skin is extremely dry, use a bath or shower oil, followed by a body butter.

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Nourish in depth

Take supplements by mouth. Dry skin needs to be nourished from within. Help her with nutricosmetics that include omega 3 and omega 6, soy isoflavones and antioxidants such as zinc, lycopene and vitamins C and E. As for creams, better those that are thicker and unctuous in texture.

How to clean dry skin

The main thing is to maintain an extra gentle facial hygiene. Soap and rub prohibited! Rinse-off cleansers are generally too harsh for dry skin. They contain surfactants that lather and clean thoroughly, but are also drying and stripping for your skin. If you don't want to worsen dryness and irritation, use cleansing creams or milks twice a day, its texture is more delicate and it also helps nourish your skin. Don't miss out on the mistakes we ALL make when cleaning our faces.

Hydration Plus

Choose the moisturizer that best suits the needs of your skin and increase the amount of water in the skin using a cream with hyaluronic acid, morning and / or night, because it helps to "fill in" wrinkles. It is ideal for dry skin because it acts like a sponge: it is capable of absorbing up to 1,000 times its weight in water and retaining it inside the skin. In addition to giving volume, it regenerates the skin, since it stimulates the cells to manufacture hyaluronic acid in a natural way.

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What is layering and why is it perfect for dry skin?

Layering or, what is the same, the superimposition of two or more creams, is the technique that Asian women use to take care of their skin. It is based on applying the different treatments (cream, serums) in layers. You put on one treatment, it gets absorbed and you move on to the next one. In the morning, for example, you can apply the moisturizer and on top of it a few drops of facial oil, which will provide extra nutrition. Of course, if you practice "layer upon layer", do it well. Use the lightest, water-based formula (serum, fluid) first, and finish off with heavy or oil-based creams.

Oil for dry skin

After moisturizing, a few drops of oil on the cheeks make your face regain elasticity and smoothness. The greener the better. When it comes to oils, it is committed to quality. Choose one that is made only with pure vegetable oils (borage, avocado, hazelnut …). Why? They are high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which reinforce the hydrolipidic mantle. In contrast, oils formulated with components obtained from petroleum (paraffin, isopropyl myristate, silicones) have an occlusive effect, so they do not really repair the skin.

The most suitable makeup for dry skin

Dry skin needs foundations that are highly hydrating and with vitamin E. Fluid or creamy textures are ideal, and a satin finish will provide the feeling of “juicy skin”. Your makeup products should have active ingredients and mineral pigments, which do not dry out the skin.

The foods that suit you

Alcohol promotes dehydration as, paradoxically, a high-fat diet. However, the first cold pressing oils of seeds or fruits (sesame, sunflower, rice, olive …) are highly recommended, because they nourish the skin in depth. It is also important to consume polyunsaturated fats, particularly those that contain essential fatty acids and are found in oily fish and nuts.

Hydration is basic

Deeply hydrating the skin is not just a matter of beauty, but of health. The human body contains around 70% water, depending on sex, age and weight, among other factors; but of that percentage, 35% is contained in the skin. So if we keep it well hydrated, with an optimal water content, its appearance will not only be young and luminous for longer, but we will also avoid problems of flaking, cracks or a feeling of tightness. Drink enough water so your skin is healthier and healthier looking. Here are a few tricks to drink more water (without realizing it).

What hidarata

You will already know that water is a liquid treasure for the skin and the body. Fruit and vegetables are also inexhaustible sources of vitamins, with a very high percentage of water. Also, keep in mind that aloe vera and avocado oil are highly regenerative and nourishing (perfect for elbows, knees, and heels!). And, of course, humidifiers, since they keep the humidity level in the home constant.

And what dehydrates

Things as they are: alcohol is a powerful diuretic, which increases fluid loss. Heat dehydrates, as it quickly causes sweat and air conditioning contains pollutants that also dry out the skin. Do you smoke? Then keep in mind that the tar it contains is harmful both from inside the body and through smoke, it detracts from the skin's oxygen. Tight clothing is also not good, as it does not let the skin breathe and increases sweating. And finally, the calcareous waters. They more easily remove the hydrolipid layer of the skin. Of course, its effect can be minimized by placing a filter on the taps.

And if your skin is also sensitive

Dry and sensitive skin is more common if your skin tone is of a light phototype. The reason is simple: the lack of melanin leaves it less protected against external agents (sun, pollution, irritants). If this is your case, take extreme care. Avoid abrasive scrubs, high glycolic creams, or alcohol toners. Instead, choose soothing active ingredients (aloe, licorice, calendula), because they minimize irritation; and nutritious, such as ceramides or vegetable oils.

Always use sunscreen

Heat and free radicals are harmful to the weak skin barrier of dry skin. The result? The capillaries dilate (couperose appears), the immune system reactivates (redness and itching appear) and the melanocytes react by making melanin, which causes more spots.

Face masks

Two or three times a week, apply a homemade mask, based on fruits such as avocado. If you are not convinced, other products, such as honey, yogurt or olive oil also work wonders.

Although there is much talk about oily or combination skin, dry skin also needs special care. It's true: this type of skin does not usually have pimples or enlarged pores, but it does not get rid of blemishes. Itching, tightness, redness and, over the years, many small and annoying wrinkles. But this time we have compiled the best beauty tricks with which taking care of dry skin is easier than ever.

How to take care of dry skin

Dry skin is caused by both internal and external factors. In general, normal skin naturally produces substances that absorb water and are known as natural hydration factors. When the skin loses these factors, it also loses its ability to retain hydration. To prevent this from happening, you have to take care of it both inside and out.

It is essential to bet on a GOOD moisturizer. If you see that the skin is drier lately, increase the amount of water in the skin using a cream with hyaluronic acid, morning and / or night, because it helps to "fill in" the wrinkles.
Also, take supplements by mouth . Dry skin needs to be nourished from within, so help it with nutricosmetics that include omega 3 and omega 6, soy isoflavones, and antioxidants like zinc, lycopene, and vitamins C and E.
After the moisturizer, a few drops of oil on the cheeks make your face regain elasticity and smoothness. The greener the better.
Regarding makeup , remember that fluid or creamy textures are ideal, and a satin finish will provide the feeling of "juicy skin." Likewise, your cosmetics should have active ingredients and mineral pigments, which do not dry out the skin.
Always use sunscreen and avoid abrasive scrubs, creams with a high proportion of glycolic or toners with alcohol. Choose soothing active ingredients (aloe, licorice, calendula), because they minimize irritation.