The dry desert air can contribute to a lot of skincare concerns, but especially impacts those of us with dry skin. There are a host of things you can do to aid dry skin year round, and they go well beyond just using more moisturizer.
Skincare is important, but there are a few non skincare tips that can dramatically aid dry skin;
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking more water. Don’t stress yourself out either trying to carry around some enormous bottle of water all day. Drink a glass of water with each meal and fit in an extra glass here and there when you can.
- Consider buying an inexpensive humidifier. Elevating the moisture level in the air at night while you sleep will help keep your skin hydrated all day.
- Avoid bringing your skin in contact with really hot water. Hot water dehydrates your skin. Avoid long, hot showers and baths, and use lukewarm or tepid water to cleanse your face.
There are some basic rules that apply to both skin and body care products that can help dry skin;
- Use a gentle cleanser that does not strip your skin of it’s natural oils and lipids. And use a gentle, non aggressive scrub twice weekly. Scosh Cleanse and Papaya Exfoliating Enzyme Scrub.
- Avoid toners or serums with drying alcohols like “SD alcohol“ or “denatured alcohol“. Instead use a toner with great water binding ingredients like glycerin and skin boosting antioxidants.
Skincare is important, but there are a few non skincare tips that can dramatically aid dry skin;
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking more water. Don’t stress yourself out either trying to carry around some enormous bottle of water all day. Drink a glass of water with each meal and fit in an extra glass here and there when you can.
- Consider buying an inexpensive humidifier. Elevating the moisture level in the air at night while you sleep will help keep your skin hydrated all day.
- Avoid bringing your skin in contact with really hot water. Hot water dehydrates your skin. Avoid long, hot showers and baths, and use lukewarm or tepid water to cleanse your face.
There are some basic rules that apply to both skin and body care products that can help dry skin;
- Use a gentle cleanser that does not strip your skin of it’s natural oils and lipids. And use a gentle, non aggressive scrub twice weekly. Scosh Cleanse and Papaya Exfoliating Enzyme Scrub.
- Avoid toners or serums with drying alcohols like “SD alcohol“ or “denatured alcohol“. Instead use a toner with great water binding ingredients like glycerin and skin boosting antioxidants.
- Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater daily. Sun damage will absolutely contribute to how your skin looks and feels. Scosh Protect SPF 15 and Peptoxyl Protection SPF 30
- Look for water binding ingredients in your serums and moisturizers to boost your skins ability to retain moisture. Ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate, collagen, elastin, algae, sodium PCA and phospholipids. Scosh C Serum 20% and Peptoxyl Radiance Serum
- Choose products with proven, effective hydrators. Shea butter is always a favorite as are some natural, non-fragrant plant oils like jojoba, apricot kernel and sunflower seed oil. Mineral oil gets a bad wrap and shouldn’t. Although mineral oil isn‘t “green” (it’s not a renewable source) it’s a great moisturizing ingredient that creates a protective barrier on the skin. Mineral oil is a great option for most dry skin types, except those with congested skin. Scosh Peptoxyl Wrinkle Relaxing Cream
So remember, it’s not just about the creams and lotions you are applying, it’s about avoiding the behavior that will contribute to your already dry skin and applying a bit of science to your skincare choices. The result will be more beautiful, healthy looking skin.
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