the Best Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

11 March 2023 | By: FACES Team

Is your skin dehydrated?

Is your skin dull? Do you have dark circles? Have your fine lines increased? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then it’s likely that your skin is dehydrated. This time of year dehydration is incredibly common, but don’t worry it’s easy to fix with the right products. Here’s everything you need to create a skincare routine for dry skin.

Step 1: Face wash

Start with a gentle, non-foaming cleanser. Check that that formula is suitable for dry skin types; oil or balm formulas are a great option for drier skin types and will make sure your skin is left supple, rather than dry and tight. Use morning and evening to kick-start your skincare routine for dry skin.

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Step 2: Serum

Unlike dry skin which tends to be an inherent skin type, dehydrated skin is caused by water loss – not drinking enough water, aggressive air conditioning or very hot showers could all contribute to dehydration. A hydrating serum is essential in any skincare routine for dry skin. Look out for products that are formulated with hyaluronic acid; this wonder ingredient can hold up to 1,000 times it’s weight in water and will draw moisture from the air to your skin.

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Step 3: Moisturiser

You’re probably already using a daily moisturiser but now is the time to step it up and go for a formula specially targeted for dehydration. If your skin type is on the oily side (yes, oily skin types can still be dehydrated) you can opt for light, gel formulas that will hydrate without feeling too heavy. Drier skin types will benefit from richer, velvety creams applied as a final step.

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STEP 4: EYE CREAM

With dark circles and fine lines as major indicators of dehydration, it’s likely that your eyes are an area of concern. Adding a hydrating eye cream into your morning and evening routine is a quick way to banish the appearance of fine lines. Gently tap a small amount around the eye socket with your ring finger, moving from inner to outer eye and up towards the brow bone. It’s the perfect finishing step in your skincare routine for dry skin.