While browsing social media websites such as Facebook or Instagram, you always notice that the models on these sites always look like they have the perfect skin. This makes you wonder just what kind of a routine they go through the day to look like that. Well, the first thing you will need to understand is that a lot of those social media models probably use a lot of Photoshop to hide their imperfections such as dryness, blemishes, oiliness and so on. So, achieving their look is impossible without makeup or digitally altering your image.
However, you can still make your skin look great if you start doing the right skincare routine through the mornings and evenings. Building such a routine is not as easy as you might think. You will need to do a bit of research to find what will suit you the best.
Fortunately for you, we have already gone through that research and can give you the best advice to build your own skincare routine for dry skin.
Find out your skin type
Before you start picking up products from the supermarket shelves, you will first need to analyze yourself and determine what kind of skin type you have
Dry. Probably the most common type which makes your face look rough and plain, sometimes you might even see flakes gathering around your nose, eyes, and eyebrows. The best way to determine whether it is this type is to go and wash your face. If you see fine lines showing up right after you washed, you definitely have this type of skin. For this condition, you will need to use a lot of moisturizing products, to keep your face hydrated and healthy.
Normal. What most people call normal is when you naturally have a perfect balance between dryness and oiliness. This, however, does not mean that you should avoid building your own routine to cleanse and moisturize.
Oily. When your body starts producing too much sebum (the oily substance that helps the skin be moisturized), the chances of having an acne breakout is much higher. A lot of people also hate the look of too much shininess on the face which is why they prefer to have a skincare routine to get rid of the excess amounts of oil.
In this article, we are going to help you deal with the dry type of skin. If you need more information about dealing with these other types of skin and dryness, check out bi-inter.
Morning Routine
No matter how many and how expensive products you have bought to deal with your dryness, they won’t be effective if you do not go through the right procedure in the morning. It is important that you give your face the right treatment before applying anything to it.
The first thing you will want to do in the morning is to wash your face. Avoid using too hot or too cold water, find a middle ground leaning towards the warmer side. Do not splash all over yourself, but gently start rubbing like you are trying to give yourself a massage. The warm water and the rubbing will help the pores open up.
Don’t use a towel yet. Get your favorite cleanser, apply it to the palm of your hands and again start gently rubbing on your face. Make sure that you do not use too much force. You are supposed to feel comfortable and relaxed while doing this, not like you are fighting with yourself. Once you have applied the cleanser, wait for twenty to thirty seconds and then wash off your hands and your face again. With a soft, cotton towel you can now dry yourself.
After you are done washing, the next thing you should do is use a toner, although this one is optional. If you plan on using a toner, make sure that you do it always after cleansing and before all the other steps of your routine. A few drops in the palm of your hands will be more than enough. Again, make sure you gently rub it in, do not use too much force. Once you have applied the toner, take a short break and you can move on to the next step.
The next part of the routine is to apply serum. This one again is optional, so if you do not like using them, you do not have to and just skip this step. If you do plan on using serums then we recommend that you use water-based ones. Serums are usually filled with ingredients such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinol that can protect your face from anything that might provoke a breakout, redness or even a rash.
Another very important part when it comes to dealing with dryness is the moisturizer. Both the cleanser and the moisturizer are steps that should not be skipped when building your own skincare routine for the mornings.
If you do not feel like using sunscreen after applying all of these products, then you could consider buying a brand of moisturizer that has its own SPF protection. Make sure that you buy one that has over 25 SPF to protect yourself from the harmful UV rays.
If you are having trouble with acne breakouts then we recommend that you also include retinoids in your early routine. Retinoids are vitamers of vitamin A or are usually chemically related to it, which can be used for acne prevention and to lighten up darker spots on your face. Keep in mind, not everyone handles this type of product the same, so make sure you start applying just a tiny bit or you might cause irritation. After a week of testing the grounds, you can start applying more and more to satisfy your needs.
Our last advice to you for dealing with dryness is to be consistent. If you do not follow your routine at least several times a week, you will not see any benefits or positive effects.
