It is necessary to moisturize the skin to have a healthy and radiant complexion. Having moisturized facial skin is a feasible goal, but one that you can't accomplish in one day. The skin needs daily care and to be nourished from within through a healthy diet. If you have dry skin, you may need some additional treatments to restore its natural moisture and heal any irritation.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Take Care of Your Skin Every Day
Step 1. Purchase a water-based moisturizer
Petrolatum-based creams can make it dehydrated, particularly during the cold winter months. Try using a cream based on water and natural ingredients to nourish and moisturize the skin on your face.
Alternatives to petrolatum include cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, lanolin, olive oil, tallow, and shea butter
Step 2. Use a line of aloe vera products if you have irritated skin
Aloe is able to relieve skin irritations caused by dehydration. It is also effective in case of dry and cracked skin. By using an aloe-based product you can improve the water content of the skin and relieve redness or itching.
Try using an aloe vera facial mask to fix dry skin
Step 3. Use a natural oil for dehydrated skin
When skin is thirsty, oil can also help restore its natural moisture level. After massaging the moisturizer on your face, apply a few drops of the oil to seal the moisture inside the pores.
Olive oil and jojoba oil are effective for fighting dry skin. You can use them pure or buy a treatment based on oil and other moisturizing substances in perfumery, an example is the Clinique Smart Treatment Oil
Step 4. Use a line of products formulated for your skin's needs
The needs of those with basically oily skin are different from those of those with sensitive skin, the same applies to those with young or mature skin. You should determine what causes your skin to dry out in order to choose the right treatments.
Consult a dermatologist, he will be able to identify what type of skin your skin is and will help you choose the right products if you have not been able to determine the causes of your skin problems so far
Step 5. Exfoliate your face 1-2 times a week
Doing the scrub helps you eliminate dead cells by facilitating the work of the moisturizer and other products that need to penetrate inside the pores. Buy a specific microfiber cloth for the face and massage it into the skin with circular movements, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Don't exfoliate your skin more than a couple of times a week, or it could become damaged or irritated
Method 2 of 4: Getting the Most Benefit from Face Masks
Step 1. Choose a mask formulated to moisturize the skin
Each mask contains specific ingredients and aims to solve different skin problems. Some substances moisturize the skin better than others and make it soft and supple. Choose a product that contains hyaluronic acid or ceramides, two components that have the ability to repair dry skin and help it retain moisture.
If you prefer to use a mask made from natural ingredients, you can make it yourself or buy a product enriched with citrus, honey, almond oil, egg or avocado
Step 2. Make the mask after the shower and not before
It may seem natural to use the mask before taking a shower, but that way you won't have the opportunity to take advantage of the steam's properties. Thanks to the heat, the pores of the skin dilate and the ingredients of the mask have the opportunity to penetrate deeper. If you have the time, take a warm shower before applying the mask to your face.
If you intend to take a bath, apply the mask and leave it on your face while you relax in the tub to take advantage of the beneficial effects of the steam
Step 3. Leave the mask on for 10-15 minutes before removing it from your face
During this time, the moisturizing ingredients contained in the mask will be able to penetrate and act inside the pores. Leave the mask on for at least 10 minutes unless instructions indicate otherwise.
Step 4. Make two masks consecutively to increase the moisturizing power
Apply a mask, leave it on, rinse your face and then immediately apply another one different from the first. As the effectiveness of the ingredients increases when the pores are enlarged, take advantage of the opportunity and apply two different masks one after the other.
- Do not go beyond the two masks, the skin can only absorb a certain amount of minerals, after which it becomes saturated.
- Do not apply one mask on top of the other. Wash your face before applying the second one.
Method 3 of 4: Natural Remedies
Step 1. Take advantage of the benefits of honey
Honey acts as a humectant, that is, it fixes itself on the skin and helps it regain its natural moisture. Select a line of products enriched with honey, use it as a substitute for your usual cleanser for a couple of weeks or make a honey mask at home and study the results.
You can make a honey-based DIY cleanser. Mix it with the milk in a bowl and wipe it over your face using a cotton pad
Step 2. Use the properties of oats to create a DIY mask or cleanser
Oats naturally exfoliate the skin and make it more receptive to absorbing the active ingredients of the moisturizer. Make a mask with honey and oatmeal to restore moisture to the skin. Combine the two ingredients in a bowl and dilute the mixture with water to make it easily spreadable. As an alternative to honey, you can use milk or yogurt to take advantage of the cleansing and exfoliating action of lactic acid.
Step 3. Eat an avocado to keep your skin hydrated
Lipids are useful for moisturizing the skin. In particular, avocado contains healthy fats that have the ability to keep the skin supple without affecting the levels of "bad" cholesterol. Include 1-2 servings of avocado in your weekly diet to take advantage of the benefits it brings to the skin.
- Avocado makes the skin softer while moisturizing it.
- Avocado is a great base for making a moisturizing mask.
Step 4. Massage the olive oil into the skin to moisturize it
Olive oil is known to have the ability to make the skin softer and smoother, even when it is very dry or dehydrated. Massage a small amount of oil on your face after taking a shower or bath to take advantage of the fact that the heat has made pores open. Leave it on as if it were a mask for 10-15 minutes, then rinse your face with cold water.
Olive oil acts as a humectant like honey
Method 4 of 4: Good Habits to Keep Skin Hydrated
Step 1. Drink lots of water every day
When you drink the water it does not pour directly into the skin, but it helps to expel harmful toxins from the body and tissues. By increasing your water consumption, you help your skin stay healthy and ready to absorb the moisturizing substances contained in masks and creams.
- There is no one-size-fits-all rule. On average, experts recommend drinking at least 2 liters of water per day. Consult your doctor to find out what your daily fluid requirement is.
- Do not drink more water than your body needs in hopes of solving the problem of dehydrated skin quickly. Fabrics can only absorb a certain amount of it at a time. It is sufficient to meet the daily fluid requirement to guarantee the body the maximum benefits.
Step 2. Use sunscreen
Ultraviolet rays can weaken the skin's protective barrier and draw moisture away. Use sunscreen and reapply it periodically in the summer or when you spend a lot of time outdoors.
Step 3. Use cold or lukewarm water to wash your face
Hot water can dehydrate the skin and impair its ability to heal itself and the action of cosmetics. Cold water is ideal, but lukewarm water can also work if you have sensitive skin.
Step 4. Moisturize your skin with vitamins
Generally when the skin is healthy it is also hydrated and vitamins can help keep it healthy. Try taking a supplement that contains vitamin B, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids.
If you don't want to take a dietary supplement, include several servings of vitamin-rich vegetables in your diet, such as bananas, broccoli, nuts, seeds, strawberries, spinach, lemons, pears, and potatoes
Step 5. Use a humidifier while you sleep
It will improve the moisture level of both the air and the skin. When the air is dry due to the weather or the action of radiators, keep a humidifier on in your room to take care of your skin even while you sleep.
Ideally the percentage of humidity in the bedroom air should be 30-50%
Step 6. Moisturize your skin more frequently in dry weather
For some people, the problem of dehydrated skin is accentuated during the winter, while for others the worst time is summer. If you notice symptoms recur in a cyclical fashion, intensify your treatment when your skin needs it most.
- The skin tends to dehydrate whenever the humidity level is very low, sometimes in spite of the seasons.
- In general, when the air is very dry, try applying moisturizer twice a day.
Advice
- If you have eczema, you may need additional treatment to keep your skin hydrated.
- Apply the moisturizer immediately after taking a bath or shower to seal the moisture inside the pores.
- Consider seeing a dermatologist if the problem of dehydrated skin persists despite treatment and changing habits.
