Contents:
- Medical Video: How to: KOREAN 10 Step Skincare Routine | Glass Skin
- Why can our skin dry out?
- Various ways to treat dry skin
- 1. Care after bathing
- 2. Use the right moisturizer
- 3. Use sunscreen
- 4. Consult with a dermatologist
Medical Video: How to: KOREAN 10 Step Skincare Routine | Glass Skin
Owners of dry skin must be familiar with complaints such as scaly or cracked skin. Dry skin can indeed occur in any part of the body. However, this condition most often occurs in parts that are often exposed to sunlight such as feet, hands, and face. So, how do you treat dry skin? See the tips in the article below.
Why can our skin dry out?
The causes of dry skin vary, ranging from temperature factors, certain product usage, sun exposure, or other skin conditions. In many cases, the main enemy of dry skin is sun exposure.
Look at some parts of your body that are rarely exposed to sunlight such as the inner arm or buttocks. Well, that part almost never has a dry skin problem, right? Yes, this often covered area of the body does not suffer from the same skin problems as other body parts as a result of excessive sun exposure.
In dry skin, the outermost layer of the skin loses its ability to maintain the skin's natural moisture level so the skin is dehydrated and creates various conditions. For example, the skin feels rough, itchy, flaking, scaly, cracked, and so on.
Various ways to treat dry skin
1. Care after bathing
It turns out that bathing can cause the skin to become dry. However, that does not mean you should not take a shower. To prevent dry skin after bathing, do the steps below:
- Limit bathing time to about 5-10 minutes
- Use warm water, not hot water
- Avoid cleaning products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate
- Choose cleaning products that are free of fragrance and coloring and labeled moisturizing
- Clean your face with cleansing soap specifically for your face, but avoid using too much or too much
- Dry your body using a soft and clean towel by patting it, don't rub it
- Apply a moisturizing lotion as soon as the new skin is dried
2. Use the right moisturizer
This one way to treat dry skin plays an important role. Yes, dry skin occurs because the skin loses its moisture. That is why, moisturizing products are things that you must pay attention to.
Choose mild moisturizers that do not cause blackheads and allergies. Avoid using scented soap and skin care products that contain alcohol, perfume, retinoids, or AHA. Use moisturizing products that contain lactic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil and petrolatum. However, if you like moisturizers that are very effective, choose products that contain shea butter, ceramides, stearic acid, or glycerin.
Moisturizing creams or ointments work better for dry skin than lotions, because ointments and creams are more effective at softening and preventing irritation than lotions.To maintain the natural smoothness of the skin, always use moisturizer on the face and body a few moments after finishing bathing or washing your face.
3. Use sunscreen
As mentioned above, sunlight is the main enemy of dry skin. Well, to prevent more severe skin damage, you can apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 each time you leave the house. Don't forget, also choose the right clothes. You should protect your body by using thin and loose long-sleeved clothes, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses that have UV protection.
Not only that, for those of you who often ride motorbikes, using gloves can also be the right choice as a way to treat dry skin. Also make sure to wear gloves beforedo work related to chemicals, such as artificial fertilizers or other chemicals.
4. Consult with a dermatologist
See a doctor if your skin does not show a change after doing self-care at home. Dry skin is also a sign that the skin needs special care or prescription medication (ointment or cream). The doctor will examine your skin and help explain what things can reduce skin discomfort.
