How to Clean Dry Skin

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How to Clean Dry Skin
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Always Wash Your Face Before Bed

• No matter how dry your skin, gentle cleansing at
  night is essential. Makeup, sunscreen, bacteria,
  dead skin cells, dirt, and oil build up on your
  face during the day. They can work their way into
  your pores, causing irritation. Wash gently
  without scrubbing to avoid irritating your skin.
  There's no need to wash again in the morning.
  Just rinse your face with water when you wake up.

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Cleanser Soap or Non-Soap?

• Harsh detergents in soap can strip away the
  natural moisturizing oils in your skin. This can
  cause dryness, irritation, and inflammation.
  Soap-free cleansers work on your skin the same
  way as soap, but they're made of lighter
  ingredients that don't reduce skin's oils. 

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What to Look for in a Face Cleanser

• When you have dry skin, consider a gentle
  cleanser with added moisturizers. Your skin
  should feel soft and smooth after cleansing. If
  the cleanser makes your skin feel too dry, tight,
  or irritated, try a different one. Avoid
  cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid if you
  have dry skin.

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What to Avoid in a Face Cleanser

• In addition to steering clear of harsh soaps,
  look for a cleanser that is free of fragrance,
  chemicals, or alcohol. Avoid antibacterial soaps,
  which can be drying. Ask your doctor whether you
  should use or avoid cleansers with exfoliates
  such as glycolic acid. Different types of
  cleansers may work for different people.

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Water and Dry Skin

• Showers and baths add moisture to your skin, but
  they can also dry it out by removing the skin's
  natural oils. Hot water washes away oil faster
  than warm water. So use warm water when you
  cleanse your face and limit yourself to one short
  (five minutes) warm shower or bath a day. Close
  the bathroom door while you bathe to keep the
  room steamy.

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Skip the Scrubbers

• If you have dry skin, you can forget about buying
  expensive daily face scrubs or scrubbers. In
  fact, you can forget scrubbing overall. Rubbing
  and scrubbing can irritate your skin. Even the
  friction from washing with a sponge or washcloth
  can be irritating. The gentlest way to wash your
  face is also the most convenient with your
  hands. You can also use a cotton round.

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Dampen Your Hands and Face

• Because you're cleansing with your hands, wash
  them first. Then dampen your face and hands with
  lukewarm water. Don't concern yourself with using
  enough water to work up a good lather. Mild
  cleansers may not lather much. Remember, your
  goal is to have skin that's smooth and supple,
  not squeaky clean.

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Use a Light Touch for Cleansing

• More is not better when it comes to washing dry
  skin. Squeeze just a quarter-size dollop of
  cleanser into your palm and apply it evenly to
  your face. Then gently massage it into your skin
  with your fingertips, using circular motions. Be
  especially gentle around your eyes. Remember not
  to scrub even with your fingers.

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Pat, Dont Rub, Your Face Dry

• Don't ruin the perfect face cleansing by rubbing
  your skin dry. Rubbing can cause abrasion to your
  skin, which can lead to irritation and
  inflammation. Instead, rinse your face with tepid
  water, then pat it with a clean, dry cotton towel
  or washcloth. Don't dry it all the way the idea
  is to leave some moisture for your moisturizer to
  lock in.  

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Go Easy on Exfoliation

• Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, allowing
  moisturizers to better penetrate your skin. But
  abrasive scrubs can damage dry skin, so exfoliate
  no more than once a week. Skip fruit scrubs,
  which can be harsh. Instead, try a scrub with
  rice enzymes or papain. These ingredients are
  gentle and a safe way to exfoliate. Exfoliating
  should never hurt. If it does, stop or try a
  milder product.

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Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize

• Moisturizers don't actually add moisture to the
  skin. They seal in existing water so it doesn't
  evaporate. Moisturize two or three times a day.
  Use the 3-minute rule Apply moisturizer within 3
  minutes of your nightly cleansing and morning
  rinse. If you apply moisturizer again during the
  day, it's not necessary to rinse or cleanse first.

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What to Look for in a Moisturizer

• Creams and oils are more effective than lotions
  for dry skin. Humectants, such as glycerin and
  propylene glycol, draw water into the outer skin
  layer. Emollients like petrolatum, lanolin,
  mineral oil, and dimethicone trap water in the
  skin by forming a layer on its surface. Because
  of occlusives like petroleum jelly act as a
  barrier and setup moisture, they are one of the
  best treatments for dry skin.

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What to Avoid in a Moisturizer

• You may want to avoid moisturizers that contain
  fragrances. And some ingredients, such as
  retinol, may be irritating to sensitive, dry
  skin. Test a facial moisturizer by first rubbing
  a tiny amount on your forearm for a few days. If
  it stings, burns, itches, or feels dry, don't use
  it.

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