Cleansing Mistakes That Are Worsening Dry Skin :

You know what you dread the most if you have dry skin—redness, irritability and a constant feeling of roughness on the skin. While moisturisation is the one-stop solution to getting rid of dry skin, your cleansing habits also have a direct impact on your skin type, especially if you have dry skin. Certain face washes and cleansing mistakes can easily aggravate dry skin and worsen your problems.

Missing out on a moisturising cleanser :

Remember that dry skin means its devoid of oil and is rather irritable. If you use a harsh cleanser on this kind of skin, it means you’re further stripping your skin of oils—a complete no-no for dry skin. So make sure you use a deeply moisturising face wash that leaves your skin feeling supple. We suggest going with Dove Beauty Moisture Face Wash as this one will replenish the lost moisture in your skin. Moreover, it contains NutriumMoisture that will help soften your skin. Sounds like a blessing? Try it to believe it!

Not moisturising immediately after :

Washing your face can also cause dryness. This is why you need to ensure that you use a moisturiser right after you wash your face. Use one that’s intensely hydrating yet doesn’t feel greasy on your skin. This will help in sealing the moisture in your skin. If you want hydrated skin, consider the Pond's White Beauty Winter Anti-spot Moisturiser that works as a skin lightening treatment along with a cold cream to give you smooth and hydrated skin.

Using hot water :

You might think that hot water will cleanse your skin better but you couldn’t be more wrong. Heat breaks down the skin’s protective lipid barrier by robbing the skin of its oils. Constant use of hot water while cleansing will lead to immense dryness and flaky skin. So make sure you use lukewarm water while cleansing your skin.

Rubbing too hard :

The problem with dry skin is that after a point it starts to look dull and lackluster. Worse, if you’re rubbing your hands against your skin the wrong way while cleansing, you’re making your skin all the more dry. Know that you need to rub your cleanser in circles in such a way that your stimulate blood flow thereby helping your skin plump up. Give yourself a little massage to correct dry skin.

Washing too often :

Washing your skin too often is detrimental to your skin care routine, whether you have oily or dry skin. Washing too many times irritates the skin and worsens dryness. So make sure you restrict washing your skin to only twice a day.

Dehydrated Skin :

We often mistake dry skin and dehydrated skin to be the same concern. But you’d be surprised to learn that both conditions are in fact, quite different from one another. Hence, both dry and dehydrated skin need to be treated differently too. Confused? We’re talking about the real difference between dry and dehydrated skin below.

Dry skin :

Dry skin is when there is a lack of oil or sebum in your skin. Even though dry skin is mostly a hereditary problem, you can use external elements like topical creams to ensure that your skin is able to lock in the hydration. This is when oil based creams or oil based makeup are extremely beneficial for the skin.

Dehydrated skin :

Dehydrated skin is when your skin lacks water. This is when you need to find a way to bind water to your skin—find a solution that will increase the water in your skin cells. When your skin has ample water, you can hope to keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay. One of the best and most obvious ways to hydrate your skin is by drinking lots of water.