Care tips
Dry facial skin: How to treat rough or itchy parts
When the temperatures sink, the skin around the nose, mouth and cheeks suddenly begins. Then you should act quickly. How to properly maintain your face in winter.
Did you know that over 30 percent of German women suffer from dry skin? The symptoms range from rough or cracked areas to red or itchy games on the face. This is sometimes due to the fact that the natural protective coat of the skin (also called hydrolipid film) is defective and the moisture can thus escape. Which inevitably leads to the skin becomes rough and cracked. But where does the problem come from? In fact, several factors can help, such as the cold outside temperatures and the dry heating air in winter. But also natural skin aging, improper nutrition and stress favor dry facial skin. The question arises: How are the symptoms treated effectively?
Face creams counteract dry skin
To strengthen your skin’s natural protective barrier, you should supply it with sufficient moisture. This is made possible with the help of a dashing cream that contains fat ends or moisture -binding substances. In the following you will find a small selection of different care products that were specially developed for reddened, rough, itchy or dry facial skin:
Another important note: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist in advance if you have particularly sensitive skin or tend to allergic reactions and skin irritation.
These home remedies alleviate the typical symptoms
As with any other cosmetic problem, there are of course a variety of home remedies that should make dry facial skin nice and soft and supple again. This includes the following products:
- Aloe vera
- Avocados
- Honey
- Healing earth
- Coconut oil
- almond oil
- olive oil
You can use these ingredients as a mask, for example. You can use or mix the products individually. Spread it on the dry skin and let it work for a maximum of five to ten minutes. Then wipe the face mask with lukewarm water.
Tip:
Here, too, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
How to clean dry facial skin properly
In addition to the correct care of dry facial skin, cleaning also plays an important role. It is therefore important that you only use mild (preferably pH-neutrals) and best to use perfume-free products that do not dry out your skin. It is best to proceed as follows:
- Always use when washing your face lukewarm waterto open their pores. Hot water would only dry out the skin even more.
- Clean your face with one mild cleaning productt, which is gently to the skin and does not attack the natural acid protection jacket.
- Dry your face after cleaning with a dry, clean towel – preferably with dabbing movementsTo avoid irritating the skin.
- Then cream your skin with one Face care backing back one to protect them from drying out.
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Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
