We all suffer from dry skin at some point, whether its dry hands and face from the cold winter months, or dry legs from long days spent in the sunshine, it’s not a huge issue but it is something you should look to banish in order to keep your skin looking young and feeling smooth and supple.
This post written by the team at Mrs Pharamcy, a leading UK-based online chemist, talks you through ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated as well as an insight into some of the best products available to help you combat your dry skin.
To kick start your journey to healthier skin, here are a few things you can do to improve your skin’s condition:
You’ll also need a good quality moisturiser that works for you - the first stage of looking for a moisturiser that will help dry skin is to check what’s in the products you’re buying. There are certain ingredients that are excellent for dry skin such as ceramides, dimethicone and glycerine - these soothe the skin and help it to retain water. Lanolin, petroleum jelly and mineral oils do a similar job but these help you hold onto the water the skin absorbs when you take a shower or bath.
There are an unending number of products on the market designed to target dry skin, here are a few handpicked products perfect for hydrating your skin:
Eau Thermale Avène XeraCalm A.D
The French dermo-cosmetic brand is well best known for its use of Avène Thermal spring water which is clinically proven to soothe skin and reduce irritation. A relatively new addition to the Avène collection is the XeraCalm AD range, which includes a balm, cream and cleansing oil and has been specifically designed to relieve moderate dryness as well as soothing the skin. Formulated with fewer ingredients as possible, its fragrance and paraben free, making it safe for babies, children and adults.
QV Moisturising Cream
QV Cream helps to seal in the skin’s natural moisture by acting as a protective barrier, it also has squalene in it which is a natural ingredient found within the oil in our skin. The whole range is designed for those areas that are prone to dryness such as your hands, elbows and knees and the best part is its fragrance free and ideal for sensitive skin.
Eucerin Daily Replenishing Lotion
The Eucerin range is packed full of specialised products for dry skin, this moisturising lotion is ideal for daily use, containing sunflower oil, it nourishes your skin and much like the QV cream, it helps maintain your skin’s natural barrier. Eucerin also have a replenishing, night face cream, if your skin often feels tight this one would be a perfect choice for you. Eucerin are currently giving away free samples, and you can pick between three products depending on your skin’s needs. You’ll also find the entire Eucerin range online at Mistrys Pharmacy.
The most important thing to remember when it comes to combatting dry skin issues is that once you’ve got it under control, you must stick to your skincare regime to keep your skin looking and feeling great!
*Guest post by Mistrys Pharmacy
This post written by the team at Mrs Pharamcy, a leading UK-based online chemist, talks you through ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated as well as an insight into some of the best products available to help you combat your dry skin.
To kick start your journey to healthier skin, here are a few things you can do to improve your skin’s condition:
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat foods rich in omega-3 such as fish and nuts
- Limit your hot showers; hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils. Take shorter, warm showers instead
- Use a gentle cleanser once a day to carefully clean your skin of any impurities
You’ll also need a good quality moisturiser that works for you - the first stage of looking for a moisturiser that will help dry skin is to check what’s in the products you’re buying. There are certain ingredients that are excellent for dry skin such as ceramides, dimethicone and glycerine - these soothe the skin and help it to retain water. Lanolin, petroleum jelly and mineral oils do a similar job but these help you hold onto the water the skin absorbs when you take a shower or bath.
There are an unending number of products on the market designed to target dry skin, here are a few handpicked products perfect for hydrating your skin:
Eau Thermale Avène XeraCalm A.D
The French dermo-cosmetic brand is well best known for its use of Avène Thermal spring water which is clinically proven to soothe skin and reduce irritation. A relatively new addition to the Avène collection is the XeraCalm AD range, which includes a balm, cream and cleansing oil and has been specifically designed to relieve moderate dryness as well as soothing the skin. Formulated with fewer ingredients as possible, its fragrance and paraben free, making it safe for babies, children and adults.
QV Cream helps to seal in the skin’s natural moisture by acting as a protective barrier, it also has squalene in it which is a natural ingredient found within the oil in our skin. The whole range is designed for those areas that are prone to dryness such as your hands, elbows and knees and the best part is its fragrance free and ideal for sensitive skin.
Eucerin Daily Replenishing Lotion
The Eucerin range is packed full of specialised products for dry skin, this moisturising lotion is ideal for daily use, containing sunflower oil, it nourishes your skin and much like the QV cream, it helps maintain your skin’s natural barrier. Eucerin also have a replenishing, night face cream, if your skin often feels tight this one would be a perfect choice for you. Eucerin are currently giving away free samples, and you can pick between three products depending on your skin’s needs. You’ll also find the entire Eucerin range online at Mistrys Pharmacy.
The most important thing to remember when it comes to combatting dry skin issues is that once you’ve got it under control, you must stick to your skincare regime to keep your skin looking and feeling great!
*Guest post by Mistrys Pharmacy