Has the sight of flaky, scaly or dull-looking skin been bogging down your spirit? Not anymore! Foxtale brings you the best skincare routine for dry skin this summer. This head-to-tail transformation to your morning and nighttime regimes will give you soft, radiant skin – around the clock. But before we get to this infallible routine, let’s take a look at what dry skin is.
What Is Dry Skin Anyway?
Dry skin occurs when your skin loses moisture content swiftly to become dehydrated. There are several reasons why dryness can happen or prevail in your skin. We have listed a few of those below.
1. Temperature Extremities: Scalding temperatures, extreme humidity, and angry cold winds - take a toll on your skin by drying it out. This is why many folks experience seasonal skin dryness around the onset of monsoon/winter.
2. Excessive Cleansing or Exfoliating: Over-cleansing or exfoliating can dislodge natural oils from the dermis, leading to dryness. This can lead to flakiness and an inexplicable tightness of your skin.
3. Harsh Soaps And Skincare Products: Many soaps and skincare products are crafted to expel oil or gunk from the skin. This can be troublesome for folks with dry skin. We recommend gentle skincare products that ensure a deep cleansing without drying out the skin.
4. Ageing: Your skin becomes thinner as you age. It leads to a dramatically reduced production of natural oils and therefore, drier-than-usual skin.
5. Genetics: Many folks can be predisposed to drier skin due to genetics
How To Determine My Skin Type?
Wondering if your skin type is dry or not? Consider the below mentioned symptoms to arrive at a conclusion.
Dry skin is characterized by
1. Itchy feel
2. Uncomfortable tightness to skin
3. Flakiness
4. Scaly skin
5. Dry, random patches on the face
6. Fines lines or cracks
7. Peeling dermis (in case of extreme dryness)
8. Dullness
Building The Perfect Routine For Dry Skin
With the right formulas, caring for dry skin becomes a breeze. Scroll ahead for the best skin care for dry skin that will help you stand in good stead.
1. Cleanse: A gentle cleansing formula is integral for the upkeep and maintenance of the dry skin type. Enter Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash! Infused with gentle surfactants, the formula removes the most stubborn traces of grime, sebum, and even makeup from the pores. Additionally, Sodium Hyaluronate and Red Algae Extracts replenish your skin’s moisture reservoir, ensuring its soft, supple appearance.
More Reasons To Love Our Hydrating Face Wash
- Doubles as a makeup remover
- Contains Vitamin B5 for boosting overall skin health
2. Treat: To further double down on efforts for skin hydration, we recommend our Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. For those unaware – Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful humectant that binds water molecules to the skin, leading to its plump, youthful appearance. Moreover, the creamy serum provides 24 hours of uninterrupted moisturisation to the skin, softening premature fine lines and wrinkles.
More Reasons To Love To Love Our Hydrating Serum
- Offsets episodes of inflammation, redness, and rashes
- 6 Hydrators for multilevel hydration
3. Moisturize: Moisturisation is of paramount importance for maintaining dry skin. Which is why we recommend Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturiser with Ceramide for your vanity. This moisturizer for dry skin body carries Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Olive oil that keep your skin’s moisture intact for prolonged periods. Results? Reduced episodes of flaky, itchy skin.
More Reasons To Love Our Hydrating Moisturizer
- Barrier Boosting Formula reverses damage
- Vitamin E and Ceramides on the barrier ward off environmental aggressors and free radicals
4. SPF: Budging on sunscreen is not an option, regardless of the skin type. Since dry skin is more prone to getting inflamed or irritated, we recommend our Dewy Sunscreen. The Foxtale bestseller nourishes and protects the skin while imparting it with a dewy radiance. A generous dollop of this SPF prevents photoaging, formation of spots or pigments and tanning.
More Reasons To Love The Dewy Sunscreen
- Ensures skin brightening with Niacinamide
- SPF 70 protects the skin against UVA and UVB radiation
Conclusion: Follow the simple yet effective Cleanser-Serum-Moisturizer-SPF ritual twice a day to reverse skin dryness.
FAQs
1. What are the different components of a moisturizer?
Ans) A moisturizer is formulated with three key components, each with a different function.
1. Emollients: Emollients are moisturizing agents (re: butter, oils, lipids, fatty acids) responsible for your skin’s soft and smooth appearance. They also help reduce inflammation, redness or itchiness that may have accompanied your dry skin.
2. Occlusives: Occlusives form a physical barrier on the skin, preventing TEWL.
3. Humectants: Humectants like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerine and many more bind water molecules to the skin for long-lasting hydration.
2. Can I apply my moisturizer on damp skin?
Ans) Yes, for extremely dry skin, we recommend applying moisturizer on damp skin. This helps seal ample water content into the skin for its bright, glowy appearance.
3. Should I exfoliate dry skin?
Ans) Weekly exfoliation should be a part of your routine, whether your skin type is dry or oily. We recommend Foxtale’s Overnight Glow Mask for the job. This creamy mask sloughs off dead cells and debris from the skin without drying it out.
4. What are the best skincare ingredients for dry skin?
Ans) Look for ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerine, Lactic Acid, Ceramides, Vitamin E, Squalane in skincare products for dry skin.
5. Is Vitamin C good for dry skin?
Ans) Yes. Foxtale’s Vitamin C Serum is an emollient-rich formula that forms a protective barrier on the dermis, shielding it from aggressors and pollutants.
6. What is the best face serum for dry skin?
Ans) Try Foxtale’s Hydrating Serum for dry skin STAT. The creamy serum ensures 24 hours of uninterrupted moisturisation for dry skin.
7. How often should I wash my dry skin?
Ans) Experts suggest cleansing your face twice a day with a gentle, moisturizing cleanser.
8. Which moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Ans) We recommend opting for Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturizer with Ceramides. The lightweight yet rich formula carries Sodium Hylauronate Crosspolymer and Olive Oil for your skin’s deep hydration.
9. Do I need sunscreen for dry skin?
Ans) Absolutely! Sunscreen is a must for all skin types. We recommend the Dewy Sunscreen by Foxtale to help revive your skin’s glow while ensuring infallible sun protection.