Dry skin: here is the mistake we all make in the morning and which attacks the skin, according to a dermatologist: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

Dry skin is a common problem that affects all skin tones. According to a study published in 2017 in the journal Science Direct, 24% of French people say they have dry skin. The feelings of tightness and discomfort linked to this dry skin tend to intensify in winter when the cold sets in. This is due to variations in humidity and temperatures between inside and outside, which push the body to fight to maintain a good temperature. Also, the cold would cause vasoconstriction of the vessels. “The skin is less well irrigated so the skin barrier is of poorer quality. The more we have to fight against this vasoconstriction, the more the skin is attacked, the greater the risk of dryness”told us Dr Dima Haidar, dermatologist.

If your skin is sensitive and prone to redness and tightness, choose high-tolerance treatments designed for this problem. There are also certain mistakes to avoid, notably applying an exfoliant too frequently which could harm your skin, or forgetting to apply daily sunscreen on your face. But these aren’t the only things to avoid.

Dry skin: this product is best not used when cleansing your face in the morning

On her TikTok account, Dr Shereene Idriss, an American dermatologist, gives her advice for taking care of your skin on a daily basis. In one of her latest videos, she recommends avoiding using a product in the morning. This product is the facial cleanser. “Skiping the facial cleanser step in the morning and just washing your skin with water during your beauty routine helps restore the skin barrier of your dry skin, make your care more effective and keep your skin hydrated, plump and dazzling”, she wrote on the video. And she specifies: “and no, it’s not unhygienic”.

She adds in a comment that this is advice dedicated to people who have dry skin because this gesture would tend to dry it out more. On the other hand, if your skin is combination, oily and prone to imperfections, it may be interesting to use a facial cleanser in the morning and evening to eliminate excess sebum accumulated overnight.

Serum, cream… How to moisturize very dry skin and dehydrated?

If your skin tends to be dehydrated, it is better not to attack it by using too many products. In the early morning, a little splash of thermal water, a hyaluronic acid serum, a probiotic cream and an eye contour treatment are enough. Without forgetting your vitamin C serum and sun protection to add radiance and protect your skin from UV rays.

How to effectively cleanse your skin in the evening?

“If you’re wearing sunscreen, makeup, or both, you need to remove that first.” explains the dermatologist in the following video. She uses micellar water to do her first cleanse and remove makeup and impurities accumulated on the surface. The facial cleanser applied afterwards will work better to remove dirt left on the skin. She lathers the material in her hands before applying it, making circular movements for a minute and focusing in particular on the sides of the nose but also on the neck, which are often forgotten.

To rinse everything off, she uses a clean towel that she changes every day, she wets it and wipes her face with it to remove the last residue of dirt. Finally, she rinses her face with water with her hands. Your skin is ready to receive serums, night creams and eye creams…

What product to use for very dry skin?

To complete your skincare routine and take care of your dry skin, there is a product that should have a place among your essentials: thermal water mist, to apply just after cleaning. This product will eliminate residual impurities but will also provide a feeling of comfort to your skin. This will also strengthen and rebalance the skin barrier. It is used on clean skin, before applying a moisturizer.

* Source : Science Direct