The First Step in Combating Dry Skin

The First Step in Combating Dry Skin

Not many people are lucky enough to scratch an itch without shedding a few flakes and leaving some ridiculous white lines on their skin. The majority of us aren’t blessed with perfect skin, so drag your nail lightly against your skin and see if you too are one of those people that god has left high and dry.

Identifying the Dry-Skin Type

When your skin is very dry, there are usually small fine flakes, dry patches, and cracking that will be visible on your skin, and an infuriating itch to go with it. ‘Itches love scratches’, and it won’t take long before the habit takes over, and your itchy skin ends up reddened and bruised. These itch-scratch cycles can lead not only to skin thickening and discolouration, but also to skin breakdowns and infections as well.

Do not try to determine your skin prognosis after you wash your face. The initial sensation you experience after washing your face can be your reaction to the water or the cleanser. Therefore, you will need to wait at least four hours after you have washed your face to accurately judge what is taking place on your skin.

What Causes Dry Skin?

In simple terms, dry skin is a result of a dehydration shock that the skin goes through when there is a lack of water in the epidermis; the most superficial layer of the skin. There are some environmental factors such as humidity, extreme weather conditions, and temperature that can make your skin extremely dry and flaky. Dry skin can affect both men and women equally, and a moisture-deprived dryness can appear on any skin type at any age.

Daily Moisturising Is a Must-Do for Dry Skin

Moisturiser is the king of skincare essentials for dry skin in the market. So, choosing a well-formulated moisturiser that can replenish the moisture-deprived skin with deep hydration can be a painstaking task. A good moisturizer hydrates, and protects your skin. It is like a shield as it creates a thin, imperceptible layer on the skin that can retain skin’s water content whilst providing the lubrication that the dry and flaky skin is missing.

ASP Recommends:

Dry skin needs extra care to help the skin retain its water content. Daily Facial Moisturiser 200ML is a brilliantly formulated daily facial moisturiser that provides the extra nourishment that your skin requires to feel normal and younger. Its unique blend of natural ingredients and essential oils is what makes this a must-have for your beauty regime.

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Zen Xiao
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