Tightness, irritation or even flaking... Dry skin faces these uncomfortable sensations daily. It is therefore necessary to provide it with daily moisturising care. Which lotion should be adopted to take care of dry skin? Discover our advice on the choice of lotion to use on dry skin.
Which lotion should one adopt when they have dry skin?
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Published on June 3, 2024, by Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences — 3 min of reading
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What should you know about dry skin?
Dry skin is less prone to blemishes, unlike oily skin. However, it suffers from tightness, redness, and flaking. Dry skin can face both a lack of water and sebum. It is thin and reacts more to external aggressions such as exposure to the sun, cold, or pollution.
It is important to understand that the nature of the skin can change over the seasons, with age, hormonal fluctuations, and other factors. Thus, normal skin can become dry. Consequently, it is advisable to regularly carry out a skin diagnosis to provide it with the care it truly needs.
Which lotion for dry skin?
To restore nourished, supple and soothed skin, the application of nourishing and moisturising treatments is necessary. In addition to using a moisturising cream, supplement your care with a moisturising lotion. The lotion should be incorporated into the daily skincare routine. It helps the skin prepare to receive the care you will provide. A lotion should not be used alone, but in conjunction with the moisturising cream.
The lotion completes the cleansing process by removing any remaining impurities or limescale on the skin while preparing it to receive further treatment. Typology's hyaluronic acid moisturising lotion has an acidic pH similar to that of the skin. This lotion thus helps to rebalance the skin's pH after each cleanse. It also aids in rehydrating the skin and reducing feelings of tightness due to its hyaluronic acid content. Containing Aloe vera, this treatment soothes and relieves irritations as well as itching caused by skin dryness. Aloe vera also promotes skin healing and cellular regeneration. This ingredient helps to restore suppleness and softness to the skin.
How should one go about treating dry skin?
Dry skin is vulnerable and thus requires soothing and nourishing care. The skincare routine should always begin with cleansing to remove makeup and impurities embedded on the skin's surface. Ideally, dry skin should be cleansed with a makeup-removing oil that nourishes without causing irritation. Next, apply a moisturising lotion to eliminate any remaining impurities on the skin's surface and prepare it for the following treatment. Then apply a serum or moisturising cream to nourish and hydrate the skin. Apply a hydrating and nourishing mask once or twice a week to deeply nourish and hydrate your skin.
Furthermore, protect your skin every time you expose it to the sun to avoid exacerbating dehydration. Apply sun protection, regardless of the season.
