THE 7 SIGNS OF DRY SKIN
1. Lack of radiance
2. Scales/roughness
3. Tightness
4. Redness
5. Itching
6. Stinging
7. Burning
Moisturise
twice daily (or more) to maintain a healthy skin barrier, especially if you have sensitive skin. Try applying moisturiser to damp skin for the best effects
Use a face oil in your routine. Use plant oils with high levels of essential fatty acids (e.g. linoleic acid)
Go easy on the actives & exfoliants.
They can damage your skin barrier.
Instead add layers of moisture to your routine with mists, oils & serums
Consider supplementing vitamin D
Wear sunscreen daily. UV rays aren’t seasonal
Switch harsh soapy cleansers for these won’t dry your skin out further in winter
Use warm water.
Avoid hot water as it strips the skin of its natural moisturising factors & oils. This disrupts the skin barrier and microbiome, allowing irritants to easily infiltrate the skin, which worsens the effects of dry skin during winter.