#TeamDry? How to Treat Dry Skin, Dehydrated Skin Day & Night

01. Review Your Cleanser, moisturizing starts with cleansing

If you have been struggling with dry skin no matter how often you tried to switch up your routine and moisutrizers, maybe it is about time to review and change up your cleansers. Cleansing is the step where we irritate and stimulate our skin the most thanks to the repetition of rub and rinse. Choosing a cleanser that is good enough to cleanse your skin, but mild enough to not overly dry it, irritate it or get rid of all the natural oils that benefit your skin is a basic necessity of your routine. Especially since having dry skin, you already don’t produce as much natural sebum and oils you want to choose a cleanser that helps to bring hydration and respects your skin barrier, so your skin does not have any more chances to dry excessively.

For that, the rich moist cleanser with ingredients like hyaluronic acid will be perfect to add an extra layer of moisture even during the cleansing step, which will make a whole lot of difference at any time of the year, but especially now during the colder months. So make sure to search for cleansers rich in hydrants.  

02. Toner is the new moisturizer

Toner should be our loyal friend to build hydration from within and re-balance the moisture levels of the skin, especially if you are #TeamDry. We've heard enough of 7 layers of toner. But what matters most is the ingredients, how well it penetrates into the skin for effective hydration.

 Choose a toner filled with rich and soothing ingredients, one that does not feel too heavy though, so the skin can easily absorb it. Apply the first layer when your skin is still a little bit damp. Pad it well into the skin and go with a second layer. Repeat this process as much as you need, to acquire your desired level of hydration and plumpness.  

03. There is also "pre-toner" for double the hydration

If you struggle with dry and flaky skin, you can think outside of the box when it come to your toner step! Rather than jumping straight into your original rich toner, simply try adding a watery light toner just prior to your usual routine. We often find our skin struggling most when we step out of the shower. That is why we often see many spritz facial mist before the toner step.  But rather than spraying just any random facial mist just for the sake of hydration, consider adding a proper step 'pre-toner' that is as light and hydrating as a facial mist but better in ingredients. 

04. Dislike oil but still want hydration? Find a replacement

One holy grail serum among dry skin can be found from the brand Dear, Klairs: Being water-based it can be easily incorporated even now during the summer to provide all that rich nourishment of its powerful ingredients which include green tea, peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and fermented extracts among others to provide fundamental care to your skin. If you are in the market for a serum that provides a good glow, bring antioxidants and helps hydrate and restore the skin while being easy to use 

05. Make sure to lock in the moisture

It is key not to be lazy and impatient for dry skin. Until you lock in the moisture, you are never over with your skincare! No matter how well you did with your skincare routine from cleansing to serum, you always have to have the one that ties them all together to keep your skin hydrated throughout the day and effectively. And so called the moisturizer or the cream, is the glue to your hydrants.   When we struggle we dryness and flakiness on the skin, it is always a struggle to find the right texture of a moisturizer that will feel comfortable even on top of the skincare products that have been layered on your skin.