Tight, flaky skin that itches or stings? You are not alone. Dry and flaky facial skin is common, especially during the winter. But with the right skincare and a few simple tricks, you can both treat and prevent the problem.
What is dry and flaky skin?
Dry skin lacks sufficient moisture and lipids. This leads to a weakened skin barrier, causing the skin to easily become irritated, tight, flaky, and sometimes even cracked. The issues are often most noticeable on the cheeks, forehead, and around the nose.
Prevent dry skin with these tips
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat fatty foods like avocado and salmon.
- Alternate RENEWAL Hyaluronic Acid with an oil-based serum, for example RADIANT 15% Vitamin C or Cicamed Intense Repair Facial Oil.
- Use Skinroller 0.5 mm 1-2 times a week together with RENEWAL Hyaluronic Acid + BHA Serum.
- Use moisturizing Face Masks.
Avoid this if you have dry skin
- Taking long, hot showers.
- Washing your face with foaming Facial Cleansers that strip the skin.
- Drying your face completely with a towel before applying your skincare products.
- Drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages.
- Drying foundations and concealers (the result won't look good on dry skin anyway, making the problem more obvious).
- Face Masks targeted for oily skin that dry out the skin.
How to treat dry skin: Step by step
1. Exfoliate the skin gently
Use a mild Exfoliant 1-2 times a week to remove dead skin cells and prepare the skin for hydration. Best done in the evening.
2. Microneedling with Skinroller PRO
Roll over the skin with a 0.5 mm Skinroller PRO to stimulate collagen and boost Serum absorption by up to 200%.
3. Apply a hydrating Serum
Choose a Serum with Hyaluronic Acid right after Microneedling, when the skin is most receptive.
4. Lock in moisture with a rich Face Cream or Face Oil
Protect the skin barrier with products containing Ceramides, Squalane, or plant-based oils.
5. Use a Face Mask
Give your skin an extra hydration boost 1-2 times a week, especially after peeling or Microneedling.
Prevent dry skin with Skinroller and Microneedling
Skinroller uses 192 fine needles made from genuine surgical steel. These create tiny micro-holes in the skin, which stimulates the body's natural healing process by delivering collagen. Collagen is the substance that makes the skin soft and elastic. Furthermore, the treatment stimulates the production of new cells, which also counteracts dry skin.
When the skin heals these tiny holes, you get plenty of positive effects as a bonus. The rolled areas become softer and healthier, wrinkles are plumped up, and the skin tone looks more even.
Using a Skinroller is simple. You roll it over the target area a few times in all directions: vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. It doesn't hurt, but there is a slight tingling sensation that you quickly get used to. To treat dry skin, you can perform Microneedling twice a week with a 0.5 mm Skinroller.
What you particularly want to harness is the effect of the Skinroller opening up micro-channels in the skin. This will increase the absorption of your skincare products by up to 200%. Thanks to the tiny channels created by the needles, moisture is driven deep into the skin.
The best approach is to combine the rolling with one or more Serums, since the micro-injuries act as pathways for active ingredients, meaning you get up to a 200% better effect from your skincare products.
Supplement your routine with a Serum
One of the absolute best hydrating ingredients you can use for dry skin is Hyaluronic Acid. It is actuall