Experiencing a dry spell—when it comes to your complexion, that is? It’s time to kick your skin care routine up a notch. The following hacks can help make caring for dry skin a little bit easier. From applying best moisturizer for dry skin while you’re damp to using a humidifier to pump moisture back into the air, there are a few simple steps you can take to help keep your dry skin looking and feeling its best.
DRY SKIN HACK #1: TRY A WATER-BASED MOISTURIZER
Every skin type should moisturize morning and night—but if you have dry skin, it’s especially important that you do so twice a day. That’s because dry skin faces external factors like pollution and UV rays that can damage skin’s moisture barrier, increasing loss of moisture and causing it to become drier. As a result, skin surface loses its natural glow, becoming dull. Try a water-based moisturizer, like the L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care for Normal/Dry Skin, which is formulated with hyaluronic acid and aloe vera water to help provide long-lasting hydration and make your skin look more radiant. Just one note: Make sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher over your moisturizer in the A.M.
DRY SKIN CARE HACK #2: APPLY MOISTURIZER APRÉS-CLEANSING
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best time to apply moisturizer is after cleansing, when your skin is still damp. So, don’t towel dry right away the next time you wash your face! The same goes for your body: Slather on a lotion immediately after hopping out of the tub, and pay specific attention to areas that tend to get dry, like your knees, elbows, and feet.
DRY SKIN HACK #3: TURN DOWN THE TEMPS IN THE SHOWER
When you do shower, make sure to rinse off in lukewarm water, since super-hot H2O can actually strip your skin of moisture—and that’s not something you want if you have dry skin. If you must bathe in hot water, try to limit the amount of time you spend in the tub.
DRY SKIN HACK #4: MIX FOUNDATION INTO YOUR MOISTURIZER
Applying foundation over a dry, flaky face? Not exactly a recipe for a dewy-looking complexion. And if you have dry skin, you’re going to want to avoid powder foundation, since this can just make your face look even drier. For a glow-y look, mix in a tiny bit of a liquid foundation, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation, into your moisturizer—and apply it with the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender. If you love the idea of a no-makeup, makeup-inspired glowing complexion, instead of reaching for a true foundation, consider trying the L’Oréal Paris True Match™ Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer, a highlighter-meets-lotion alternative. The ultra-lightweight formula glides on smoothly for a perfected complexion.
DRY SKIN HACK #5: ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR
If you live in a dry climate, then all that lack of moisture in the air could be adding to your dry skin. The AAD states that using a humidifier is something you should consider doing if you have dry skin, since it can help add moisture back into the air. Go ahead and place one in your bedroom!
DRY SKIN HACK #6: CLEANSE ON THE GO WITH MICELLAR WATER
When you have dry skin, you want to be gentle—and the last thing you should do is over-cleanse. But if you’re about to get all sweaty during an intense cardio workout, it is a good idea to cleanse your skin afterwards. So, pack micellar water—a gentle, no-rinse cleansing option—with you. Micellar water is powered by tiny micelles (oil molecules) that act as a magnet to lift dirt, oil, and makeup up and away from the skin. The L’Oréal Paris Micellar Cleansing Water Complete Cleanser for Normal/Dry Skin hydrates and soothes. It’s oil-free, soap-free, and suitable for sensitive skin. Just saturate a cotton pad with micellar water and wipe the pad across your face. No need to be near the sink!
DRY SKIN HACK #7: MASSAGE YOUR FACE WITH a face scrub
Face scrubs are straight magic for all skin types, but especially dry skin. Designed to buff away built-up dead skin cells, makeup, dirt, and impurities, face scrubs are super-beneficial when it comes to clearer, smoother complexions. To see for yourself, try using the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Nourish & Soften Face Scrub for skin that feels smoothed, comforted, and nourished with continued use over time.
DRY SKIN HACK #8: HYDRATE YOUR POUT BEFORE APPLYING LIPSTICK
It’s not just the skin on your face that can get dry—your lips can, too! So, be sure to swipe on a hydrating lip balm whenever you need to. If you’ve got dry lips and want to rock a bold color, use a lip scrub and follow it up with a primer before applying lipstick.
Wonder how else you can cater to your dry skin? Check out our article, Best Nighttime Skin Care Routine for Dry Skin.
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