What is the best way to treat your dry skin?

Winter is approaching, and with it drought knocks on your door, distorting the beauty of your skin and making it lose its vitality and beauty, so a state of peeling, irritation and dryness of the skin begins to haunt you, even in a state of drought throughout the year.

But whatever time it occurs, all you need is relief from the condition.

* Take a short bath in a warm bath.

Dermatologist Andrea Lynn Cambio, M.D., Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, says that as soothing as a very hot steam bath appears, hot water won't help dry skin at all.

So what's the problem? The hot bath removes the natural oils that act as a barrier that protects the skin from drying out and keeps it soft and moisturized. That is why skin care experts recommend taking a warm bath of no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

Pat dry your skin with light, gentle pats, not fast, aggressive rubbing as you dry your body. Then, immediately moisturize your body.

* Use a gentle cleanser.

Wash your skin with a soap-free cleanser when you shower. Cambio says that gentle, fragrance-free soaps are an ideal choice. Products with deodorant or antibacterial additives can be harsh on the skin.

Dr. Carolyn Jacobs, a dermatologist, said in an interview with the American medical website MedWeb, that you can use a cleanser that contains ceramides. Ceramides, which are fatty molecules that form the outer barrier of your skin, help the skin retain its moisture. And some skin care products contain synthetic ceramides to replace the ceramides that we lose with age.

Caution should be exercised when using exfoliating agents and other astringents that contain alcohol, which can exacerbate the problem of dry skin. If you're craving the feeling of freshness you get after removing dead cells, be careful not to over-exfoliate, says Jacobs. It may irritate the skin and lead to an increase in its thickness.

* Use the razor blade properly.

Shaving can irritate dry skin because you're stripping the skin's natural oils when you're shaving unwanted hair. The best time to shave is after you shower, according to the American Academy of Dermatology; The hair is softer and easier to handle, and the pores are open, making it easier to shave.

Always use a shaving cream or gel, and shave in the direction of hair growth to protect your skin. A bad blade can further irritate the skin. If you are using a used blade, soak it in alcohol to clean it of bacteria. And don't forget to change the code from time to time.

* Choose the right clothes for the season.

Sun damage is one of the main reasons behind dry skin, wrinkles and rough skin. You can play a role in preventing this damage by using SPF 30 sunscreen year-round and wearing the right clothes. “Wearing layers of clothing can lead to overheating and profuse sweating,” says Cambio. And both can lead to skin irritation.

* Do not leave your lips exposed to cold.

To prevent dryness in the winter, use a lip balm with SPF 15 and cover your lips with a scarf or wear a hat with a mask. In the summer, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts in the sun, and a wide-brimmed hat to cover your neck, ears, and eyes.

* Maintain the humidity of the house.

Cold weather and dry air in winter are a common cause of dry and irritated skin. While heating the house in the colder months may help keep you warm, it also removes moisture from the air, which can further dry out the skin.

To replenish lost moisture quickly and smoothly, put a humidifier in the room you sleep in, advises Cambio. Ultimately, you want your indoor humidity to be around 50 percent. Seamlessly track humidity with an inexpensive hygrometer, known as a hygrometer.

* Follow the rules of moisturizing the skin.

The simplest of skin hydration products can help relieve dry skin. “Oil gel is the perfect moisturizer,” says dermatologist Sonia Pradrichia Bansal. Or you can use mineral oil, cream or lotion of your choice.”

If you're after a rich moisturizer, look for one that contains shea butter, ceramides, stearic acid and glycerin, advises Dr. Leslie Baumann, director of the University of Miami Cosmetics and Research Institute. "All the rich moisturizers that will help you replenish your skin barrier," Baumann wrote in her online article about winter skin. She notes that she prefers glycerin in particular.

Jacobs says that no matter which product you choose, constant hydration is essential.

* Wash your skin with a liquid cleanser that does not contain soap, preferably containing ceramides to renew the outer layer of the skin.

* Smooth on the skin for at least 20 seconds.

* Apply a thick moisturizing cream immediately after showering to keep your body moisturized.

* Wet your hands after each time you wash them, so that the water vapor does not draw more moisture from your dry skin.

Finally, to get the double benefit of sun protection, look for a cream with SPF 30 or higher protection. You can also use moisturizing sunscreens such as ointments, creams, gels, and sprays. But the American Academy of Dermatology recommends the use of creams because they are the best in combating dry skin.