Characteristics of dry skin
- Lack of fat secretion.
- Increase the rate of water loss of epidermal cells.
- Increased susceptibility to dryness, cracking and bacterial infections.
- Increased sensitivity to fragrances and other allergens.
- Increased pigmentation in dry areas of the skin.
Goals of a dry skin and eczema care routine
To care for dry skin and protect it from the symptoms of dryness and eczema, a daily routine should be used constantly to achieve the following goals:
- Moisturize the skin by reducing water loss from epidermal cells.
- Activate the formation of natural fats on the surface of the skin and those that prevent water loss from skin cells such as ceramides.
- Protection from bacterial infections.
- Stay away from the use of perfumes and other skin allergens.
The best skincare routine for dry skin and eczema
You should use a range of products on a daily basis and continue the routine to keep your dry skin from drying out, cracking and the risk of eczema. You can use the following products or any alternative to them that performs the same functions, namely:
- Cleanser for dry skin And you can choose one of such inexpensive and special washes for dry skin care as:
- Aveeno Skin Relief Body Cleanser 500 ml.
- QV dry skin cleanser 500 ml.
- Bioderma Atoderm dry skin cleanser 1 liter.
- Moisturizing cream Strong, free of fragrances and skin allergens such as:
- Bioderma Atoderm ultra cream 500 grams.
- QV moisturizing cream for dry and sensitive skin 1 kg.
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream for dry skin 450 grams.
- You can use any of the following sunscreens to protect your skin from the sun's rays and its effect on increasing water loss from the skin, such as:
- Dr. Sheth sunscreen with a protective factor of +50 with ceramide, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid 50 ml.
- Azuni moisturizing sunscreen gel with hyaluronic acid, SPF 50+ 50 ml.
How to use to get the best results and protect your skin from dryness and eczema
- Sunscreen is used daily, constantly, half an hour before sun exposure.
- Dry skin lotion is used daily instead of soap and shower gels are constantly used as a routine to care for your dry skin.
- The moisturizing cream is used once or twice a day or as needed and is constantly used as a skin care routine.
Sources
- INCIDecoder – Decode your skincare ingredients
- Dry skin – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
- Dermatologists’ top tips for relieving dry skin (aad.org)
Author of the article
Ibrahim Ammar
More than 15 years of experience in beauty products, skin and hair care
Egyptian Pharmacist
Treatab platform operations manager