Description of the Dry skin

Hai la pelle secca se molte volte hai la sensazione di pelle “che tira”, se appare opaca, spenta, a volte addirittura screpolata. Se non la tratti, può risultare fragile e quindi più soggetta ad irritazioni, infiammazioni e sensazioni di prurito, come anche a solchi e rughe. Alla base c’è un’alterazione della barriera cutanea e conseguente carenza di lipidi e acqua, che può essere causata da fattori genetici, patologici ed anagrafici, ma anche ambientali, come l'esposizione al sole, la temperatura, il fumo, alcuni farmaci o una skincare non adatta alla tua pelle.

Percepisci questa sensazione di discomfort, ma la tua pelle è in realtà grassa o mista? Potresti avere la pelle disidratata, cioè una pelle che si comporta temporaneamente come pelle secca, anche se la sua condizione di base non è quella.

Tips and Remedies for Dry Skin

If you have dry or dehydrated skin, the important thing is not to alter your skin barrier:

  • Don’t use overly harsh cleansers
  • Don’t over-exfoliate
  • Avoid overly hot showers and baths
  • Use SPF: the sun damages the outer layer of the skin, causes it to thicken and slows down cellular renewal, contributing to dryness.

Finally, don’t think you can solve your problem by drinking more water: there are currently no scientific studies proving that drinking water directly affects skin hydration.

 

So, what shouldn’t be missing from your skincare routine?

Whether your skin is dry or dehydrated, you need to restore the hydrolipidic film by promoting hydration, so increasing the aqueous component (moisturizing substances) and replenishing the lipophilic component (emollient substances). Among the moisturizing substances we find glycerin and sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, mucilages and pectins, such as mallow, aloe vera and rose extracts, betaine, collagen, the components of NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), such as urea and amino acids, and allantoin.

Meanwhile, among the emollients we have ceramides, polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega-3 and 6, squalene, vegetable oils and butters such as olive oil, avocado oil, hemp oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, and finally beeswax. Vitamins are also useful, especially vitamin E and vitamin B5 (panthenol).

 

Most Common Dry Skin Concerns

Dry skin usually stems from reduced sebum production or a lack of moisture. Obviously, common treatments to improve this skin condition include applying moisturizing or emollient products, such as creams or lotions. However, you should avoid harsh products and stay hydrated by drinking water.

  • Dry skin: Do you feel tightness in your skin? Does your skin look dull, lifeless or cracked? Do you sometimes feel itchy? If you experience any of these symptoms, your skin, or parts of it, is suffering from dry skin.
  • Crow's feet: The sensitivity and dryness that characterize the eye contour area (caused by the absence of sebaceous glands) can lead to the appearance of fine lines, and with aging, also true forms of roughness known as "crow's feet".
  • Skin aging: Skin aging is a process linked to numerous biological, biochemical and physical interactions, which cause damage and alterations to the skin's functions.

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