How dry skin ages and the keys to stop it

Dry skin needs hydration

The drier the skin, the more expression lines and wrinkles are marked, which is why dry skin ages earlier. To avoid this, you need to restore its hydration with products that restore comfort to your skin, that is, that provide the water and lipids that it lacks. Rich textured day and night creams are the most nutritious, as are serums and vegetable oils.

Anti-aging cream in oil texture

Biotherm Blue Therapy Cream in Oil, cpv

Extra gentle cleaning

Rinse-off cleansers are generally too harsh for dry skin. They contain surfactants that lather and clean thoroughly, but they dry out the skin and this does not suit you. If you don't want to worsen dryness and irritation, use delicately textured cleansers like cream, gel or micellar water twice a day, which will also help nourish your skin.

No-rinse cleaning

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cleanser, € 12.90.

Stop crow's feet

One of the things that most show dry skin is crow's feet. And it is that the periorbital area is the first to show fine lines and wrinkles. That is why it is important to provide the care it needs and especially the hydration it requires. The good news is that dry skin "asks" for its cream, so it's easy to remember to take proper care of it.

Eye and lip contour

Weleda Bio Evening Primrose Eye and Lip Contour, € 29.95.

And if you also have it sensitive

Dry and sensitive skin is more common if your skin is fair, since the lack of melanin leaves it unprotected against external agents such as the sun, pollution, irritants … If this is your case, avoid abrasive exfoliants, highly concentrated creams or tonics with alcohol. Instead, choose soothing actives (aloe, licorice, calendula) because they minimize irritation; and nutritious, such as ceramides or vegetable oils.

For sensitive and reactive skin

Toleriane Ultra Nuit de La Roche-Posay intensive repairing and soothing night treatment, € 21.22.

How beautiful is dry skin! How fine and how delicate! But also how quickly it ages if it is not treated well! And the fact is that the thinner and drier the skin, the more expression lines are marked, especially in the finest areas (the contour of the eyes and lips). The objective, therefore, is to stop dehydration, especially in menopause, when the skin becomes rougher and tighter, prone to irritation, redness and spots, due to the decrease in estrogens.

Your anti-aging program

Immediate action. Flash ampoules and tightening serums "stretch" wrinkles for a few hours. Gently pat them onto the skin before using the treatment cream.
The day creams and night with rich texture are the most nutritious. In addition to moisturizers such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid, it is recommended that they incorporate certain active ingredients:
The retinol and retinaldehyde increase collagen formation in the dermis and activates keratinocytes for the epidermis thicker to give. Small wrinkles are filled in (deep ones only fade) and the face is brighter.
The vegetable oils (evening primrose, rosehip) nourish, maintain hydration and soften the skin.
The soy isoflavones are suitable from menopause because activate estrogen receptors of the skin. They improve nutrition, stimulate collagen production, and reduce sun-induced aging.
The moisturizing or firming mask, once a week, fills in wrinkles and slightly tightens the features.

A good ally: the microneedle roller

The rotating head creates painless micro-pinches that stimulate tissues, increase local blood circulation and activate collagen formation. It also opens microchannels in the epidermis that allow the best diffusion of the active ingredients of the product that you use next. It is recommended to use it every 2-3 days, at least for 3 weeks.

How to fight deep wrinkles

The most effective cosmetics are direct action wrinkle fillers and repair serums, which contain collagen or hyaluronic acid. In addition, mineral silicon is an essential asset in anti-wrinkle treatment, because it acts as a diffuser of light, reducing its appearance. Most of this type of cosmetic has a specific applicator and it is advisable to penetrate the product with a light massage.