Tightness, rough sensations to the touch, redness, small dehydration lines, and even flaking... such can be the sensations that dry skin may produce.
Why do we have dry skin? ?
First of all, it is important to differentiate between dry skin and dehydrated skin because there are different types of skin.
Dehydrated skin lacks water; it temporarily dries out due to inappropriate care or its environment. It is important to use products rich in humectants such as hyaluronic acid and to avoid cleansers containing sodium, which are too harsh.
Dry skin, for its part, lacks sebum and/or ceramides (the lipids naturally present in the skin). In short, the hydrolipidic film is too thin or of "poor quality"; indeed, we are not all equal in front of nature!
Ceramides hold the elements of the skin together and form a protective layer. It should also be noted that their number decreases with age, which explains why the skin can become dry over the years.
Why does water dry out the skin?
We have all experienced the feeling, half an hour to an hour after washing or bathing, that our skin was much drier than before.
In short, the skin is so wet that the dermis creates a bridge to the surface of the skin to evacuate it, and part of the water naturally present in the dermis at the base goes with it!
Moreover, soap is harsh on the skin. By removing dirt, it also removes essential oils and thus strips away our hydrolipidic film in the process! To counter this, it is important to hydrate the body with a suitable cream every day.
How to help then?
First of all, it will be necessary to cleanse the skin with pH-balanced products to avoid irritation.
Next, and most importantly, it is necessary to hydrate the skin morning and evening with very rich textures.
(Oh yes! Even men should apply a moisturizing product after shaving, which is very irritating to the skin)
We can offer you the champagne cream from MCCM. It contains healing and keratolytic components that will enhance tissue formation by adding brightness.
You should also avoid exfoliating lotions or creams and drastically reduce the frequency of scrubs!
Regarding makeup, one can help their skin throughout the day by favoring rich and fluid textures, and remember to remove it with a micellar water for sensitive skin like that of Simildiet.
To conclude, we hydrate from the outside but also from the inside by eating foods that will help our skin produce lipids thanks to good fats, namely: fatty fish, dressing oils, eggs, or lamb's lettuce.
Here you are equipped against dry skin, with plenty of little tips to help your skin thrive!
