Hydrating your skin is the ultimate solution to maintain a supple, plump, youthful look while bracing the winter cold and sweltering summers. But how can you know your skin is dehydrated and needs hydration?
Dry skin usually appears when the outer layer of your skin isn't produced or doesn't hold enough natural oil. Moreover, your skin becomes dehydrated when it fails to retain enough water content. Your thirsty skin will look like dry patches, feel itchy, and lack brightness.
So, how can you manage your dehydrated skin? Following a complete skin care routine for dry skin can help your skin retain much-needed hydration. So, let's get started.
Step-by-step skin care routine to hydrate your skin
Step 1: Wash Away Impurities with a Hydrating Face Wash
When having dry and hydrated skin, always use a gentle facial cleanser that will not over-strip your skin with its natural oils or leave your face feeling tight. Many skincare brands provide gentle face wash that cleanses pores and removes makeup or impurities while maintaining your skin's pH and boosting hydration every time you rinse your face.
The ideal method to use any foam or cream-based face wash is to wet your face, apply a pea-sized amount of cleanser, massage it over your face and eyes, and then rinse. For best results, consider using the gentle cream cleanser daily before starting your day in the morning and going to bed at night.
Step 2: Soothe Your Skin with a Gentle Face Mask
Apply an instantly hydrating face mask for extra hydration and nourishing your skin. Look for face masks with ingredients like aloe vera, cucumber extract, rosewater, or other cooling and hydrating ingredients that gently soothe and tone your skin.
Once you cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser, apply a gentle face mask to your damp skin. Leave it for five to ten minutes and rinse your face.
Step 3: Apply a Non-Stripping, Alcohol-Free Toner
Many people avoid using toners regularly because they believe these skincare products can strip their skin of its oils. However, adding a face toner with a gentle and non-astringent formula into your skincare routine can give you hydrated and soft skin. Such face toners powered by hyaluronic acid can refine the look of pores and tone and prepare your skin for the remaining skincare steps.
Step 4: Boost Hydration by Using a Hydrating Serum
A daily face serum is another skincare product that can help maintain and support your healthy complexion. It will help rebalance your dry skin by providing deeper hydration to the skin, aiding in achieving a healthier and softer appearance.
You should apply a hydrating serum after using toner. Shake the serum bottle, and lightly pat the formula onto your face with your palms instead of rubbing it.
Step 5: Seal in the Lasting Hydration with a Moisturizer
Lastly, apply a hyaluronic acid moisturizer cream to lock in lasting hydration. This moisturizer will deeply hydrate your skin, strengthen the skin barrier, and soothe dry skin. Hyaluronic acid is researched to hydrate the deeper layers of the epidermis.
In addition, instead of a normal hyaluronic acid moisturizer, look for the one with SPF protection to protect your skin from skin-damaging UV rays. Apply a generous amount of moisturizer after applying a face serum and smooth it out onto your face and neck daily.
All-in-All
Dry skin can develop tiny cracks in the outer skin layer, impacting its ability to maintain adequate hydration. Following the above-discussed skincare routine, from washing your face with a gentle cream cleanser to applying a moisturizer, will help manage your rough, dry, and dehydrated skin and achieve a visibly softer and healthier complexion.
