How can I get rid of dry skin on my face naturally?

Dry skin is a common condition that manifests itself as rough, flaky and sometimes irritated skin. The causes of dry skin are varied and can be due to external or internal factors, or a combination of both.

Lack of sebum: Sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands that helps protect and moisturise the skin. When sebum production is insufficient, the skin becomes dry and rough.

Environmental factors: Cold, dry weather, wind and exposure to the sun can dehydrate the skin by evaporating its natural moisture. Heated environments in winter and air conditioning in summer also contribute to skin dryness.

Skincare habits: Frequent use of harsh soaps and cleansers can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness. In addition, prolonged hot baths or showers can make the situation worse.

Age: As we age, the production of sebum and natural oils decreases, which can lead to drier skin. The skin's ability to retain water also diminishes with age.

Genetics: Some people have a genetic predisposition to dry skin. This can be linked to conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Diet and hydration: A diet low in essential fatty acids and vitamins, as well as insufficient hydration, can contribute to dry skin.

Dry skin can manifest itself through a number of signs and symptoms, which are often visible and felt. Here's how you can tell if you have dry skin:

• Tightness: Dry skin often feels tight, especially after showering, bathing or swimming.

• Rough appearance: Skin may feel rough to the touch, lacking softness and suppleness.

• Peeling: Dry skin may peel or produce small dead flakes, particularly on the face, arms and legs.

• Redness: Redness may appear, particularly on the cheeks and around the nose, due to irritation and inflammation.

• Cracks and crevices: In more severe cases, the skin may develop cracks or crevices, often painful and localised on the hands, feet or lips.

• Itching: Itching is a common symptom of dry skin, often exacerbated by scratching.

• Dullness: Skin may appear dull and lacklustre, lacking luminosity.

• Increased sensitivity: Dry skin may become more sensitive to cosmetic products or environmental factors, such as wind and cold.

If you notice several of these signs, it's likely that you have dry skin. To improve the condition of your skin, adopt a suitable skincare routine, using moisturising and nourishing products, and protecting your skin from external aggressors.

Hyaluronic acid

This humectant, widely recognised for its ability to attract and capture water, moisturises deep down, making skin plumper and more supple. It is particularly effective for dry, dehydrated skin.

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Urea

Urea is a particularly beneficial ingredient for dry skin. Its humectant action helps retain moisture in the upper layers of the skin, increasing its water content and reducing the feeling of dehydrated skin. Depending on the concentration in which it is used, urea also acts as a gentle exfoliant, removing dead skin cells without irritating the skin. Finally, its soothing properties help to relieve the discomfort associated with irritation and redness.

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Ceramides

By retaining moisture and reinforcing the skin's hydrolipid barrier, they protect the skin from external irritation. They are ideal for strengthening fragile, dry skin.

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Vitamin E

This antioxidant nourishes the skin against external aggression by combating the formation of free radicals. It also has moisturising properties, making it a highly effective active ingredient for combating signs of dryness and skin ageing.

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Aloe vera

Aloe vera soothes the feelings of discomfort and tightness often experienced by irritated skin, while promoting skin regeneration. What's more, Aloe vera gel is 98% water, making it an excellent active ingredient for soothing and moisturising dry, sensitive skin.

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Gentle cleansing: UsePlum & Oat make-up remover oil to remove make-up, excess sebum and impurities in a single step, without drying the skin.

Exfoliation (once a week maximum): Exfoliate your skin by dissolving 5% Urea in an aqueous phase, preferably cold, and shaking for a long time until the granules are completely dissolved in the ORGANIC Aloe Vera Gel. The Urea gently exfoliates the skin and eliminates dead cells that can accumulate when the skin is dry.

Serum: Use the 3.5% concentrated hyaluronic acid serum to hydrate the skin. It penetrates quickly, leaving skin plumped, softened and ready to receive a moisturising cream.

Moisturising cream: Apply certified ORGANIC Age-Defying Face and Body Cream, 100% natural origin, for its anti-ageing, smoothing, thirst-quenching and plumping properties.

Plant oil: Use a plant oil (Jojoba, Avocado or Argan) to seal in the moisture provided by the previous steps and to deeply nourish the skin.

Sun protection: Remember to protect your dry skin from the sun, which tends to dry it out even more. Apply Mineral sun lotion SPF 20 to clean, dry skin before applying make-up.

1. Moisturise regularly: Choose products that are rich and moisturising enough to nourish deep down, protect against water loss and relieve the feelings of tightness and discomfort that can occur when skin is too dry.

2. Drink enough water: at least 1.5 to 2 litres a day. Internal hydration is essential to keep the skin supple and avoid dehydration, which exacerbates skin dryness.

3. Use gentle cleansers: Avoid products containing irritants or drying agents and opt for soap-free cleansers or make-up-removing oils that respect the skin's hydrolipidic film.

4. Protect your skin from external aggressors: Protect your skin from the cold with a rich cream and wear suitable clothing. Similarly, before exposure to the sun, apply a sunscreen to prevent damage from UV rays that dry out the skin.

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Exfoliation is sometimes necessary to activate cell renewal, eliminate excess dead cells or limit the desquamation that can occur with dry skin. Exfoliation that is too strong or too repeated can cause severe irritation and alter the skin barrier, making the skin more prone to redness. Certain powerful active ingredients such as salicylic acid or concentrated retinoids may also aggravate dryness. In all cases, it is advisable to carry out a tolerance test before applying any new active ingredient to the face.

It is very important to distinguish between the symptoms of dry skin and those of dehydrated skin, in order to adapt skincare products to the skin's needs. Dry skin lacks oil and its hydrolipidic film, which is supposed to protect the skin from external aggression, is very thin. It feels tight and tingling, lacks softness and suppleness, has invisible pores and a dull complexion. In winter, dry patches can form. Dehydrated skin, lacking water, is also often dry skin when the hydrolipic film is altered. It is uncomfortable, particularly around the cheeks, pores are dilated and it reddens easily when the temperature changes. To soothe dry skin, it is essential to opt for rich skincare products such as butters, nourishing creams and balms, and to choose moisturising creams, lotions and aqueous serums to care for dehydrated skin, while applying a protective care product rich in squalane or ceramides at the end of the routine to restructure the skin's hydrolipidic film and prevent dehydration.