Dryness of the skin can lead to redness.
Dry skin, a common concern for many, can be caused by various factors such as weather changes, harsh soaps and cleansers, allergens, and irritants. This condition, characterized by a rough texture and potential itchy patches or a different color than your normal skin tone, can be improved with proper care and hydration.
Addressing dryness will also help improve redness issues. Proper hydration replenishes lost moisture, helping to restore the skin's natural barrier function and improve its ability to retain water. A good hydrating routine can make your skin cells less prone to irritation and inflammation, giving you a healthier complexion.
To treat dry skin internally, maintain a diet rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and fatty acids, and stay hydrated by drinking around 1.5 liters of water a day. Some ingredients that can help lock in moisture are petroleum jelly and mineral oils, while glycerin can help attract moisture, reducing redness from dry skin.
For external care, consider products from recommended manufacturers like RAU Cosmetics, Klinge Pharma GmbH (Physiogel), DR. GRANDEL, Cetaphil, and Eau Thermale Avène. RAU Cosmetics offers moisturizing cleansing milk and intensive creams, Klinge Pharma GmbH produces Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Cream, DR. GRANDEL provides Hydro Soft Cream, Cetaphil makes a moisturizing cream for dry and sensitive skin, and Avène offers suitable skincare for dry skin.
For the sensitive skin around the eyes, a good product like the Brightwave Eye Cream is better to hydrate and brighten. The Supermello Hyaluronic Gel Cream Moisturizer, which has been awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, is also a good choice for sensitive skin.
Weather changes, harsh soaps and cleansers, heating systems, over-exfoliation, allergens and irritants can all contribute to dry and red skin. To maintain your skin's moisture barrier, limit exposure to irritants by choosing gentler products, humidify your environment, and avoid taking long, hot showers or baths.
Persistent dryness, severe symptoms, signs of infection, excessive flaking or cracking, unresponsive dry skin to home care measures, other symptoms like bad rashes, lesions, or changes in skin texture, dry skin significantly affecting quality of life, pre-existing conditions, and dry skin associated with other symptoms may require professional help from a dermatologist. Dermatologists may prescribe moisturizers containing ingredients like urea, lactic acid, or hyaluronic acid, topical steroid creams, ointments with higher oil content, oral medications like immunosuppressants or antihistamines, and suggest phototherapy or lifestyle changes to manage dry skin.
Conditions like allergies, eczema, diabetes, and kidney disease can also cause dry skin. Certain chemicals found in skin care products and detergents can strip the skin of its natural oils, causing dryness. Choosing moisturizers with ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin can help replenish and lock in moisture.
In addition, dry air (such as in arid climates or extremely cold weather) can strip your skin of hydration. Dry skin, especially in older adults, can develop into Xerosis, a condition characterized by the skin's inability to retain sufficient moisture, leading to symptoms such as tightness, itching, flaking, and sometimes even cracking.
Ichthyosis, a group of genetic skin disorders recognizable by the buildup of dry, thickened skin that resembles fish scales, is another condition that requires management through regular exfoliation, moisturization, and sometimes the use of topical or systemic retinoids.
Our Naked Papaya Gentle Enzyme Milky Cleanser removes makeup, oil, and other impurities from your skin while still hydrating, brightening, and softening it. By following this comprehensive guide, you can effectively combat dry skin and maintain a healthy, radiant complexion.
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