Anyone who suffers from it knows that
dry skin can have many causes. It may be something you've struggled with your whole life, in which case it's usually hereditary. But external influences such as extreme cold or heat, water, salt, sun, or internal influences like your general well-being, as well as age, diet, and fluid intake, are also factors that affect the skin. If your facial skin appears tired and dull, feels tight and itchy, tends to redness, and occasionally flakes, then it's likely the common phenomenon of dry skin that needs care. If this makes you feel proverbially "uncomfortable in your own skin," a few useful tips and the right care can help you counteract it, making your skin look healthy, plump, and radiant again, and consequently, making you feel better overall.
Causes of Dry Skin – Internal and External Influences
Like many things, dry skin can have a variety of causes. You might suffer from it due to your ancestry, because your parents also struggled with dry skin. Or you might have a generally not-so-healthy lifestyle, party a lot, eat irregularly or the wrong things, drink too little water – all of which can negatively affect your radiance and, in some cases, lead to dry skin. External influences such as extreme cold in winter, heat and sun in summer, and water, salt, and other irritants also play a significant role when the skin feels tight and stretched. Physically, from within, psychological stress over a long period, hormonal fluctuations, increasing age, or dehydration negatively affect the skin, making it appear dehydrated, pale, and tired.
External Influences
-Extreme heat or cold, or worst of all, the change between the two in winter. The skin loses moisture in both extremes.
-Sun and water, when excessively and unprotected, damage the skin down to deeper layers, extracting moisture and fats, which can result in redness and a feeling of tightness.
-Dry skin needs care, but with the right products. Less is sometimes more; it's best to avoid irritating scrub peels and instead opt for Korean fruit acid peels. When choosing skincare products, make sure there are no irritating additives such as alcohol or parabens.
Internal Influences
-The skin is the mirror of the soul; this is not just a saying but unfortunately proves true time and again. If you feel good and full of energy, your skin looks rosy and healthy. If you're going through a bad phase, feeling down and drained, the same happens to your skin.
-We can have different skin types throughout our lives; most start with rather oily skin, as sebum production is in full swing in younger years. Later, due to hormonal changes and the natural aging process, the skin tends to dryness.
-Water is vital for us; we should drink enough so that all our organs are optimally supplied. The skin – our largest organ in terms of surface area – shows particularly impressively when it lacks moisture; it loses elasticity and firmness – this is immediately visible.
Dry Skin – The Right Care is Key!
But enough about all the negative influences. What really helps to care for
dry skin and effectively provide it with enough moisture long-term is Korean cosmetics. There are Korean cosmetic manufacturers who have dedicated entire product lines to combating dry skin. Here, the famous Korean daily skincare ritual is also important.
To care for dry skin to make it healthy, we recommend these essential steps in your skincare routine:
Cleansing Oil/Balm
Cleansing oils are an important preparatory cleanse for dry skin to remove makeup. Their rich ingredients can provide and nourish the skin with beneficial nutrients right from the first cleansing step. Recommended for dry skin:
KLAIRS Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil
Cleanser
The Rich Moist skincare line by Klairs was specifically developed for dry skin. Therefore, the foaming cleanser from this product line is best suited for gentle cleansing of dry skin, as it is pH-neutral and has re-lipidizing properties.
KLAIRS Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser
Toner
A toner marks the transition from cleansing to care, providing much-needed moisture to dry skin. For many manufacturers, it also has a skin-soothing function, such as these two products, which are particularly helpful for dry skin:
PYUNKANG YUL Mist Toner 200ml or
KLAIRS Supple Preparation Facial Unscented Toner
Essence
The essence is the heart of the Korean skincare routine; with its ingredients and the toner's excellent preparation, it ensures moisturizing skin repair and cell renewal. The essence penetrates deep into the skin and unfolds its effects there. For dry skin, for example, COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence or
COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence is recommended.
Serum
A serum (also called booster or ampoule by some manufacturers) is specifically tailored to a particular skin type and, for dry skin, primarily fulfills the desire to reduce existing wrinkles and improve the complexion. These two products are particularly recommended for dry skin:
KLAIRS Rich Moist Soothing Serum or
iUnik Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Cream
There are a number of different moisturizers for final care; the type you choose is a matter of taste. If you prefer a light feeling on the skin, for example, the
PYUNKANG YUL Nutrition Cream would be suitable. If you like something a bit richer, you can use the KLAIRS Rich Moist Soothing Cream. No matter which care cream you choose, the main thing is that at the end of the skincare ritual, your skin is supplied with everything it needs according to its skin type to look healthy, plump, and radiant.
To give dry skin a moisture boost at least twice a week, it is recommended to use moisturizing sheet masks or so-called sleeping packs, which work overnight to fully revitalize and hydrate the skin.
Sheet masks recommended for dry skin: Dr. Althea Water Glow Aqua Ampoule Mask or
BENTON Snail Bee High Content Mask Pack
Sleeping pack for dry skin:
KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask
