#but the hot season is going to begin ugh
Addressing Dry Patches
Or dry skin in general, I suppose
I never thought I could get dry patches. If you’ve been a longtime follower of this blog, you would know that my skin is oily and sensitive. It made no sense for my face to develop two itchy and flaky dry patches at the corners of my mouth. (I don’t have the authority to comment on excema or other similar rashes. Take my advice with a grain of salt.) I think I’m getting these patches because of accidental over-exfoliation and the dry weather. It’s time to find out how to restore radiance to your face.
Here’s how to deal with dry skin (on your face or body in general):
- Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser- a cleanser that increases the moisture of your face instead of stripping it away.
- Moisturize! It will help repair your skin barrier, particularly after exfoliation. I actually layered on more toner than usual in the morning and night and it does reduce the scaliness. Try some products with hyaluronic acid, which draws moisture to the skin.
- Limit showers or baths to 5-10 minutes, as it will prevent removing natural oils from your skin.
- Use a gentle exfoliator to get rid of dead skin, but don’t overdo it!
Product recommendations
Pictured: Some of my picks for dry skin.
- Cleanser: Neogen Fresh Foam Cleanser (TheGreen Tea version is for oily skin.)
- Toner:Avene Hydrance Deep Moist Lotion (I bought this to repair my dry skin patches and after a week, they seem to be gone. It is good for sensitive skin like mine and is instantly hydrating.)
- Mask:I’m From Honey Mask (This is a cult favourite and very hydrating. However, it is not fragrance-free so be aware of that.)
- Exfoliant: Face- COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad. Body-Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish.
- Serums/Essences:COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence,Mizon Original Skin Energy Hyaluronic Acid 76 Premium Hydrating Serum, and Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence. (Not completely necessary for your skin to heal, but extra moisture would be welcome.)
