best cleansers + moisturizers for dry skin types | skincare 101

 

Those with the dry skin type may experience flakiness, cracking, or tightness throughout the day. This is perfectly fine! This post will teach how to take care of your dry skin type and keep your skin healthy! With time, you may even transition into the normal skin type as your skin barrier begins to retain the ideal amount of moisture. And if you're not sure what skin type you have, check this post out first before you dive in!

Typically, in a skincare routine, there are two main products that all skin types need: a cleanser and a moisturizer. This two-step process will be the framework for your skincare routine. Every skin type will start with these two products, and then you'll learn more about adding onto this basic skincare routine later! For now, we'll learn how to set up a basic foundation for your dry skin specific routine. 

You may notice that sometimes after cleansing your skin, you'll feel some tightness in your face. This is due to loss of moisture in your skin. Therefore, your basic two-step cleaners + moisturizer routine needs to focus on moisture retention. 

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Products with occlusives and humectants are best for dry skin. Occlusives, like mineral and coconut oil, create a protective barrier on top of your skin and trap in moisture. Humectants, like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and honey, attract water to your skin and keep it supple. 

BEST CLEANSERS FOR DRY SKIN

Here are some of the features that you want to look for in a cleanser suitable for dry skin types. The key point is to help your skin barrier retain moisture and avoid products + habits that over dry your skin!

1. Use cream cleansers. Cream-based cleansers aid your skin barrier in retaining moisture while still cleansing impurities from your pores. Most include plant-based oils, which effectively remove makeup/grime/and more without stripping your skin of its natural oils

2. Look for cleansers with moisturizing ingredients, such as ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, squalene, and plant-based oils. 

3. Avoid drying ingredients such as alcohols, soaps, benzoyl peroxides, salicylic/ glycolic/other acids that are common in foaming cleansers. Additionally, avoid products with fragrances since these can be drying to the skin. You want gentle products that won't over strip your skin of its dewiness. 

PRODUCTS: Try CeraVe or Cetaphil facial cleansers for budget friendly, hydrating options. These two brands are known for their moisturization powers while being lightweight and nongreasy. Both are solid choices, though experience has said that CeraVe is often more favored for moisturizers and Cetaphil is favored for their gentle cleansers. La Roche Possey's cream cleanser line are also great for dry skin types. Explore your options and make sure the ingredients are geared towards dry skin types. Check out more products here. 

BEST MOISTURIZERS FOR DRY SKIN

Here are some of the features that you want to look for in a moisturizer suitable for dry skin types. Moisturizers are meant to help keep your skin supple, so you can't really go wrong with your choice! There are certain aspects that can lead to the best outcomes from your moisturizers, so keep an eye out on products with these rich and moisturizing ingredients. 

1. Use butter and oil-based moisturizers rather than water-based moisturizers. These are typically more effective at retaining moisture, and they are also much richer and heavier. 

2. Look for moisturizers with ceramides, niacinamides, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and other lipids. Consider products with healthy oils, shea butter, and honey!

PRODUCTS: Try CeraVe or Cetaphil facial lotions for budget friendly, hydrating options. Again, both are good options, though experience has said that CeraVe is often more favored for moisturizers and Cetaphil is favored for their gentle cleansers. For even more options, check out this article for a wide range of top-quality moisturizers. 

WHEN TO USE

Depending on how dry you feel your skin is, you'll want to experiment with when to use your cleanser and moisturizer. To start off, try out these schedules for your cleanser and moisturizer routine.

Morning: Cleanser, then follow up with moisturizer

Evening: Cleanser, then follow up with moisturizer

Dry skin types need to avoid drying out their skin, so if you feel that your skin is still tight or uncomfortable with this routine, simply wash with water and pat dry in the morning instead of using your cleanser. 

In the next post, you'll learn how to add on to your skin care routine with more options. We'll cover exfoliators, toners, and more so you can see if adding more products to your routine is best for you and your skin!

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