How do I take care of my dry skin?

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Dry skin: the ideal routine for nourishing and moisturizing your skin

Itchy, red patches, rough skin... dryness is no picnic... And if you feel that your skin is in constant need of fatty substances, and literally drinks up the serums and creams you apply, there's no doubt that your skin is suffering from cutaneous dryness. But it doesn't have to be that way! Summer and winter alike, to avoid the crocodile effect and the discomfort of changing temperatures, it's essential to find the right dry skin cream adapted to your skin type to relieve your skin in crisis. In this guide, discover our selection of dry skin cream for both face and body, to help restore baby-soft cheeks and restore comfort and radiance to even the driest skin.

What is dry skin?

It's a skin that plays thrifty: it works in slow motion and doesn't produce enough fatty substances to skin comfort and suppleness. Its hydrolipidic film is non-existent or altered, and thus "exposed", this type of skin can easily become dehydrated (because without its protective shield, the skin can no longer retain water). As a result, dry skin can easily turn into dehydrated skin and have to compensate for a lack of water as well as a lack of fatty substances. But it can also become highly sensitive, again due to the poor condition of the surface barrier and the altered cement that surrounds our skin cells.

What causes dry skin?

• External aggressors such as cold, wind and pollution (particularly free radicals) weaken the epidermis.
• But an unsuitable routine can also lead to these inconveniences. For example, excessive exfoliation (with a mechanical scrub or an over-dosed dermatological peel), or the use of a toner that is too astringent or irritating can also dry out the skin and, by boomerang effect, lead to dehydration.
• In addition, natural aging is an inescapable factor that can increase skin dryness. Over the years, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid fibers become rarer. The epidermis loses its substance, becomes thinner and more fragile.
• Finally, a diet deficient in vitamin A, trace elements and fatty acids, has a negative impact on the skin's natural beauty.

What to do about dry skin 

Choosing the right dry skin face cream

For very dry skin, the most important thing is to restore the hydrolipidic film by adding oil to your face. These skins should therefore opt for a face cream face cream like Avocado Pear Regenerating Night Cream Antipodes. This moisturizing cream with avocado oil intensely nourishes, and as an added bonus, boosts collagen production for an anti-aging effect. Your skin regains suppleness, comfort and plumpness! If you've run out of things to do to relieve your temperamental skin, which, in addition to dryness, gives you its share of imperfections, opt for the Vanilla Pod Nourishing Day Cream Antipodes is an intensely nourishing and moisturizing day cream thanks to shea butter, and at the same time combines a purifying and antibacterial action thanks to the power of Manuka honey!

And if you're a fan of oils, here's how to choose the right facial oil for your needs..

Choosing the right dry skin body cream

To avoid the "crocodile skin" effect caused by dry skin, it is important to moisturize your body all year round ! In winter, our epidermis is attacked by wind and cold, so it needs regular nourishment. In summer, apply a dry skin body cream not only soothes the skin after a day in the sun, but also prolongs your tan.

The driest skin types can opt for Body Butter Nourishing Balm Susanne Kaufmannan ultra-moisturizing, nourishing body balm that protects and repairs even the thirstiest skin. For more sensitive skinopt for Polly Plum Comforting Body Cream Pai Skincare. This rich, soothing dry-skin body cream nourishes, repairs and calms even the most sensitive skin, thanks to calendula, apricot kernel oil and shea butter. Its concentration in comfrey, a plant recognized for its repairing powers, makes it a real medicine for intolerant skin. Finally, for very dry epidermis or for small patches of dryness on your skin, theEgyptian Magic will be your remedy! A genuine SOS balm, this 100% natural moisturizing body cream for very dry skin intensely nourishes while repairing and purifying your skin. Its ingredients? Olive oil, beeswax, honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis!