Routine for Dry Skin
So you’ve got dry skin? The best of us do. Some people have naturally dry skin, while others can get it from seasonal changes like during the winter.
But what is dry skin? Dryness can make your skin look and feel rough, itchy, or flaky. It’s something that can affect you, no matter your age or location. Dryness occurs because your skin lacks too much water or oil.
It’s pretty easy to understand. And, luckily, it’s easy to address too! OxygenCeuticals has one of the best recommended skincare routines for dry skin!
Let’s get to it!
Any skincare routine has to start with cleansing. A lot of people feel that some cleansers strip their skin of all of their moisture, leaving it feeling taut and dry. OxygenCeuticals suggests two cleansers that get the cleaning job done without destroying the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
This is a gentle first-step cleanser for those who want to double cleanse without drying out their skin. It gently removes makeup and impurities without irritating the skin. Safflower Seed Oil forms a skin protection layer to block moisture evaporation, and Hyaluronic Acid prevents the evaporation of skin moisture.
To use this cleanser:
- Take an appropriate amount and gently rub all over the face.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and finish with a second cleanser.
- Follow up with second step of cleansing with the Purifying Foaming Wash.
This gel-type, sub-acid cleanser (pH 5.5) removes impurities without stripping the skin. Its soft, dense foam gently cleanses, while Saururus, Rehmannia and Elm Root Extracts soothe the skin and Soybean, Buckwheat Seed and Poria Cocos Extracts provide moisturizing and nourishing care.
In a skin patch test on 31 women aged 23 to 53, the average reaction score was 0.00. It suits sensitive and blemish-prone skin, as well as skin that feels dry or tight after cleansing.
To use this cleanser:
- Take an adequate amount and lather with water.
- Gently apply on the skin and gently rub.
- Rinse off with lukewarm water.
After cleansing, you need something to wipe off the last tiny bits of dirt and grime that your cleanser just didn’t catch. Not to mention, there are many toners that provide moisturizing benefits as well as toning.
OxygenCeuticals has a few different toners that work well for dry skin, but we strongly recommend one in particular.
The Nutrient Toner is an ultra-moisturizing essence-type toner for dry and aging skin. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, which maintains the skin’s natural moisture for longer, Allantoin, which soothes the skin, and Portulaca Oleracea Extract, which moisturizes the skin and supports comfort against environmental stress.
It tones, nourishes and moisturizes the skin at the same time, making skin feel smooth and glossy.
To use this toner, after cleansing:
- Soak a cotton pad with the toner.
- Wipe the pad across the face to remove impurities and hydrate the skin.
- This toner can also be used to make a DIY mask pack: place a cotton pad soaked in Nutrient Toner on your face for 10 minutes for a hydrating boost.
If for some reason, this toner doesn’t suit your tastes, OxygenCeuticals does have a few other options for you to try!
Try out the D:O2 Activator or the Toning Gel as alternatives!
You might be wondering, “what is the difference between an ampoule and a serum?” An ampoule is a concentrated formula that targets a specific skin concern.
OxygenCeuticals’ Fluid Line contains six targeted ampoules. We have one ampoule specifically for dry skin!
OxygenCeuticals’ official hydrating fluid, the Acell-300, delivers essential hydration to the skin and forms a protective barrier to retain moisture. It contains the “ACELL 300 COMPLEX,” developed through over 300 studies.
The ACELL 300 COMPLEX is a natural complex of oriental herbs with four key ingredients: Gleditsia Australis Fruit Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract and Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract.
To use this fluid:
- Apply 1-2 drops on clean skin before applying serum/essence.
- Massage into the skin and let absorb.
- We recommend mixing this fluid 1:1 with our Moisture Aqua Serum for deeper hydration. It can also be used as a base for glowy makeup.
If the Acell-300 Fluid isn’t for you, we have some other options available for you!
Try out the Skin Barrier Fluid as a hydrating ampoule if you want to improve your skin’s elasticity and protective barrier. Use the Couperose Fluid to hydrate if you have redness prone or sensitive skin!
Our next step seems obvious! Serum! A skin serum is a light, easily absorbed liquid that you spread on your skin for extra nutrients, moisture, etc. A serum can even have multiple functions! OxygenCeuticals’ line of serums certainly does.
We’ll share a few different serums that do wonders for dry skin!
OxygenCeuticals’ Moisture Aqua Serum is a water-based gel serum that revitalizes and plumps the skin. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, which supplies abundant moisture and forms a protective barrier, Jojoba Seed Oil, which imparts suppleness and radiance, Propolis Extract, which soothes sensitized skin, and Arginine, which helps maintain skin nourishment and vitality.
Mix it with Acell-300 Fluid in a 1:1 ratio. We offer the two products together in the Acell Moisture Kit, a 2-step moisture kit for skin in need of immediate hydration.
To use the serum:
- At the serum step, apply an adequate amount to the face.
- Pat gently onto the skin until it is absorbed.
- For best results, mix with a fluid that matches your skin concern! (For dry skin, mix with the Acell-300 Fluid!)
We also recommend using the B5 Gel along with the products listed above if you are concerned with fine lines and wrinkles!
This essence is a 2-in-1 moisturizing prep-step that protects and hydrates the skin. Olive Squalane helps maintain skin moisture, Aloe Vera Extract soothes and calms irritated skin, and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) protects against moisture loss. It is a mild lotion suitable even for sensitive skin, and for skin that has become red and sensitive due to dryness.
To use this essence:
- Use after your fluid and before cream.
- Pat gently into the skin until absorbed.
If you know skincare, you’ll know that a sheet mask actually should come before any cream or moisturizer is applied to the skin. Originating in South Korea, the sheet mask is basically a sheet, soaked in an ampoule, to sit and let absorb into the skin for bonus nutrients.
Most sheet masks offer a hydrating function, but our gel mask is one of the best!
This premium gel-type mask has a patented 3-layer structure that allows effective ingredient absorption into the skin without evaporation. It locks in moisture, improving elasticity and plumpness.
It contains Niacinamide and Adenosine, which soothe and moisturize and help with brightening and wrinkle improvement, and Vitamin E for deep hydration.
To use this mask:
- Apply both halves of the mask to the face properly.
- Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes.
- After removing the mask, gently tap the skin to help the remaining serum absorb fully into the skin.
- Apply HA Gel before using the mask to enhance moisturization.
We have other sheet masks you can use too! If you have sensitive skin that often feels hot, try the Ceutisome CC Mask. If you’re worried about wrinkles, try the Ceutisome AG Mask. If you need post-treatment care after a procedure such as laser care or microneedling, use the Ceutisome PP Mask.
So now we’ve finally gotten to the moisturizers. Creams are important in skincare because they’re meant to lock in all the good stuff we just put on, as well as provide their own benefits. If you have dry skin, you already know that a good cream is an essential for your skin.
This all-in-one cream does wonders to hydrate the skin. It is a non-sticky, ultra-moisturizing cream. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 enhances skin elasticity and supports firming care, Betaine attracts and retains moisture in the skin, and Sodium Hyaluronate forms a moisture barrier on the skin and helps to supply continuous hydration.
To use this cream:
- Apply an adequate amount to the skin.
- Pat gently onto the skin until absorbed.
- This cream is made for severely dry skin in need of instant hydration, and for skin that looks dull, flaky and lacks glow.
But this isn’t our only wonderful moisturizer! We have several others! If you want moisture, but have sensitive skin, try our Couperose Cream or Skin Barrier Ato Cream. If you want to focus on recovery, try our PP Cream. For very dry skin, try our Amazing Base Cream!
Dry skin can be a misery for those who have it. It’s itchy, it’s flaky, and it’s annoying. But, there’s still hope. OxygenCeuticals’ recommended skincare routine for dry skin will deliver excellent moisture and nutrients to your skin to keep it bouncy and glowing!
Breathe life into your skin!
Until next time!
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