What to do if your skin is dry and flaky

Have you ever experienced that when autumn and winter come, your skin becomes dry and flaky, and a layer of white dandruff is formed on your underwear, which is very uncomfortable to look at? Do you know what causes this? The outermost layer of the epidermis is the stratum corneum. Due to the water absorption and barrier function of the stratum corneum itself, the skin is kept moist. As the weather turns cold, the moisture content of the stratum corneum will gradually decrease, so dryness and flaking will occur. So, here are some protection methods for dry and flaky skin.

So what are the reasons that cause skin moisture loss, leading to dry skin and loss of luster? Generally speaking, the internal and external conditions that cause the skin's natural moisturizing structure to lose balance are:

●As we age, our skin ages, its moisturizing and barrier functions gradually weaken, and the content of natural moisturizing factors decreases;

●Dry and cold climates with low humidity, such as autumn and winter;

● Certain skin lesions, such as psoriasis, ichthyosis, etc.;

● Environmental and chemical factors, such as detergents such as washing powder, soap, dishwashing liquid, organic solvents such as alcohol, and prolonged air-conditioning environment;

●Eating and sleeping habits, such as partiality, drinking less water, insomnia, etc.;

●Dry skin.

Skin care methods to combat dryness

1. Facial care

1. Cleaning is the most important task in every season. In dry climates, it is best to choose cleansing products that are mild and contain moisturizing ingredients. Generally speaking, in winter, it is enough to choose facial cleansers and cleansing milk. Try to avoid using cleansers with strong oil-removing ingredients.

2. Even in cold climates, do not wash your face with hot water. Insist on washing your face with cold water to keep your facial skin elastic. If you can't persist, try washing your face with warm water.

3. The choice of skin care products in winter mainly depends on its moisturizing performance

4. After cleansing, firming and moisturizing, you may consider using an essence that can deeply moisturize the skin.

5. Scrub can be used once a week. It can effectively remove dead skin and make dry skin easier to absorb the moisturizing ingredients in skin care products.

6. After cleansing, it is best not to choose a toner containing alcohol, because alcohol can easily cause dry skin.

7. Don’t neglect sun protection in winter, because ultraviolet rays don’t only come in summer.

8. The dry climate in winter will cause the skin to lose moisture, but don’t imitate the summer practice of splashing water on your face, as that will make the skin drier and even cause cracking.

9. When taking care of your face, don't forget to take care of your neck to avoid inconsistency between the inside and the outside when your beauty is revealed.

10. Some people say that drinking water can improve dry skin problems. Although there is no complete scientific basis, it is an indisputable fact that drinking water can regulate the body's metabolism and eliminate toxins in the body.

2. Eye care: Cold climate can easily slow down blood circulation, so dark circles in winter are much more serious than in summer. The solution is to use your fingers to gently massage in circles around your eyelids. Don't use eye gel in winter, but use eye cream with high moisturizing ingredients instead.

3. Lip care 1. It is normal for lips to peel in winter. When you encounter this situation, never lick your dry lips with your tongue, as this will only backfire. The smart thing to do is to carry lip balm with you. 2. Apply a layer of lip balm before using lipstick. This not only prevents the pigment in the lipstick from seeping into the lines on the lips, but also has an ideal moisturizing effect. 3. If your lips are extremely sensitive, it is best to choose essential oils containing natural ingredients to care for your lips. 4. When your lips are severely peeling, you can use a wet towel instead of scrub before going to bed to remove dead skin, and then apply Vaseline. This way, when you wake up the next morning, your lips will be moisturized.

4. Body skin care 1. When bathing, just keep the water temperature at 40 degrees Celsius. Too hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils and dry it out. 2. Choose a mild shower gel for bathing in winter. Highly alkaline shower gels will make your skin feel tight and uncomfortable, so try not to use them. 3. After bathing, gently pat dry your body with a large towel, and apply moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp.

The above introduces the protection methods for dry and flaky skin. I believe everyone has already understood it. I also want to tell you that in winter, although people like to take hot baths. However, warm water is beneficial to the skin, because hot water will completely wash away the natural oil on the skin, and this natural oil is much more effective than using skin care products after bathing to dissolve dryness. Also, do not take a bath for more than 15 minutes.