A Series Of Tricks To Overcome Dry Skin From Dermatologists

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JAKARTA - A skincare routine that is carried out every day with the aim of getting healthy skin, seems in vain if the humidity in the air begins to decrease. If you don't make changes to your skincare products, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more visible. In fact, dry skin can trigger itching, peeling, cracking, and even bleeding.

To help prevent and treat dry skin, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology Association reveal a series of ways. Anything? Check out the following article.

If your skin is already dry, you should avoid bathing from the shower. This habit needs to be stopped temporarily until the condition of the skin improves. Even when bathing, you are required to;

Close the bathroom door Use warm water, not hot water Limit bath time, to 5 or 10 minutes Use a mild, fragrance-free soap Apply enough soap on the body to remove dirt and oil, avoid using too much soap foam Dry skin gently with a towel Apply moisturizer immediately after drying the skin

Once the skin is dry, you can apply a moisturizer in the form of an ointment, cream, or lotion. Moisturizers work best by binding moisture to the skin so it stays moisturized. You need to apply moisturizer a few minutes after drying the body after bathing even after washing your face or hands.

The next trick to deal with dry skin is to use an ointment. Ointment works more effectively in maintaining the skin. Use an ointment with one or two of the following ingredients;

Jojoba oil dimethicone Glycerin Hyaluronic acid Lactic acid Lanolin Mineral oil Petrolatum Shea butter

Not only taking care of your skin, you also need to protect your lips from dry conditions. Choose a lip balm that is comfortable on the lips. If your lips feel sore after applying lip balm, try switching to another product.

Next, use skin care products that are gentle and fragrance-free. Some skin care products, such as soap and deodorant, some of them are too harsh for dry and sensitive skin. Dermatologists recommend using products labeled "fragrance-free".

Then, choose clothes and detergents that do not cause irritation. When the skin is dry, clothes and detergents can be irritating. To avoid this, then do;

Avoid wearing clothes made of wool. Use laundry detergent labeled “hypoallergenic”.