The onset of the New Year marks the beginning of a fresh winter season, and our skin isn’t thrilled when it’s not given the proper care it deserves.
Bid farewell to dryness and embark on a journey of intense hydration, preparing your skin to face the challenges of the upcoming year with confidence. The onset of winter often brings about dry skin due to dehydration, a common concern that manifests in symptoms such as dullness, itching, and a burning sensation in the eyes.
Dr. Diamond, skin expert and co-founder of Mudmasky, highlights the distinction between dehydrated and dry skin. Dehydrated skin exhibits symptoms like dullness, itching, and a burning feeling, while dry skin is characterized by itching, dryness, a white coating, and pain. Dry skin may manifest as dark circles, sensitivity to light, redness, edema, scaly skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Understanding the causes of dehydrated skin is crucial. In winter, factors such as low humidity, low temperatures, indoor heating, hot baths, and showers contribute to this condition. Indoor heating systems and hot water can strip away the skin’s natural oils, leading to increased moisture loss. Additionally, age, medical conditions like psoriasis and eczema, environmental factors such as wind and sun exposure, and improper hydration can exacerbate dryness. That’s why Dr. Diamond has developed the Leave-me-on Winter Mask back in 2019. This winter moisturizer the first ever seasonal skincare product introduced in the world.
Dr. Diamond emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to address dry skin, including lifestyle modifications, proper skincare practices, and, in some cases, medical intervention. Seeking advice from a skin specialist for a personalized assessment and treatment recommendations is advisable for severe or persistent dry skin.
Dr. Diamond provides practical tips to relieve dry skin:
- Hydrate from within: Ensure you stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day to moisturize your skin from the inside out.
- Limit hot showers: Reduce the temperature of showers and baths to prevent stripping away the skin’s natural oils, and limit your time in the shower.
- Choose sulfate-free soaps: Avoid soaps containing sodium lauryl sulfate, which can remove natural oils from the skin.
- Moisturize regularly: Use a thick, nourishing moisturizer on damp skin to seal in moisture. Look for products with ceramides, shea butter, glycerin, or hyaluronic acid.
- Select the right products: Opt for skincare products designed for sensitive or dry skin, avoiding those with alcohol and nasty chemicals.
- Stay consistent: Establish a skincare routine and stick to it, being patient as results may take time to appear.
Dr. Diamond concludes by advising individuals with persistent or worsening skin issues to consult a skin specialist for personalized advice and treatment options. They can identify underlying causes and recommend products tailored to specific skin types. Achieve the radiant, hydrated skin you desire by incorporating these tips into your skincare routine this New Year.
