24/11/2022
Is the winter playing havoc with your dry skin , roseaca flare ups ?
As a Medi stockist I can help guide you in selecting the best products .
Dry skin is caused by insufficient secretions of sebum, which is the skin's natural oil that keeps the skin soft and supple. Insufficient sebum causes the skin to become flaky and dry to the touch and it will feel dry and tight especially during the winter .
Dry skin is identified by fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and neck, which is caused by poor elasticity. Dry skin is aggravated by dry atmospheric conditions, especially this time of year harsh weather, central heating, car heating can all be contributing factors.
Characteristics
Small tight pores.
Flaky skin.
Redness, uneven pigmentation, and visible dry patches.
Milia may also be present more so on dry skin.
Fine texture and skin look thin showing Capillaries.
Recommendations
Avoid long hot showers and take shorter warm ones instead.
Look for humectants, Emolliates like our Medi + nourishing balm or our beautiful lightweight cleansing lotion Remove + gentle enough for face and eyes for even the dryest skin . For exfoliation try using washes that contain AHAs like our Medi + Glyco wash.
Top tip
Apply your moisturiser straight away as soon as you step out of the shower like our hydro- veil moisturiser or replenish + this will help with avoiding TEWL, trans epidermal water loss which makes your skin feel dry , tight and irritate .
Medi + Recommendations
Double cleanse using our nourishing balm or Remove + followed by Dermacleanse .
For exfoliation I recommend using the glyco wash twice a week this is an effective, nonabrasive exfoliate so a great alternative.
HA4C is excellent for use on dry or prematurely aging skin. Pair this with Replenish + moisturiser with its peptides that offer- softening, moisturising, and exfoliating properties.
Retinight will help to boost skin cell renewal and rejuvenate the skin.
The Medi + Nourishing balm can also be used at night for that ultimate soothing effect on a very dry skin as its emollient based has antibacterial properties extremely hydrating and has been used to help with rashes, stings, and burns.