It's quite easy to recognise whether or not you have dry skin. First your skin is flakey most of the time, it's tight and your pores are unnoticeable. Also, each time after you cleanse your face, it's crying for 'moisture'!
How to choose between a facial serum and facial moisturiser?
While facial serums can give you added moisture, the main reason you'd want to use a facial serum is to get added nutrients into deeper layers of your skin that a regular moisturizer is not able to reach. You can get many types of serums such as anti-aging serums, skin brightening serums and even acne preventative serums. You apply the serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
A moisturizer has larger molecules than a serum. This means that a moisturizer will not penetrate the skin as far as a serum will. While serums deposit nutrients, moisturizers are meant to deposit moisture and hydration your skin.
Of course skin care companies would like to make you believe that you need both, but of course that is not true. If you have a problem with your skin that you'd like to improve, such as dark spots or early aging signs, a serum can help. Also, if your skin is very oily, a serum can give you enough hydration. But, if your skin is happy with your regular moisturizer alone, there is no need to rush off to buy a serum.
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hereWhat should I do if I have dry skin?
Protect your skin. If there is one thing that you take from this article, this is it:
use sun screen. We all know that sun screen protects your skin from this sun, and this obviously reduces your chance of skin cancer. Did you also know that this reduces your chance of signs of early aging?
90% of premature aging is caused by the sun. Sure, it may not be something that you are thinking of when your in your teens, but you'll be glad you did in 15 years. Apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 (I recommend higher) when you're out in the sun or driving around with your friends. Don't forget to reapply. And share this beauty tip with your friends. They will thank you in 15 years as well.
Ditch the bar soap you have in your shower. Find a
facial cleanser that's best for your skin type. Make sure you wash your face in the morning and at night. You never want to sleep in your makeup. It's important to strip your face clean before you put your head down.
Moisturize your face. The idea that those with oily skin don't need a moisturizer is just plain false. What you do need is a light oil-free moisturizer to put on after you cleanse. Always moisturize after you wash and dry your face. If your skin is very oily, you may choose to just moisturize in the morning.
Use a
weekly mask and a weekly exfoliator. A mask deep cleans your pores, while an exfoliator removes the top layer of skin. Make sure you are gentle; if you over scrub, your skin may break out even further
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D-Mask's recommendations for dry skin girls.
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Drink water, at least that's what I think although experts found that the 8-by-8 rule is a misconception. If you dont't like drinking plain water, perhaps you can try barley, fruit juices or even better, BIRD NEST. =)
Oh! But if the bird nest available at Eu Yan Sang etc are too pricey for you, ask US where to get cheaper ones. 100% authenticity guaranteed. ;)
2.
Do a hydrating facial mask twice a week. If you are lazy to use our 2nd generation hydrating rubber mask (which receive nothing but amazing feedbacks), a hydrating mask sheet is good enough. Make sure you provide more moisture to your skin.
*psst: We have something NEW coming up for dry skin babes. Come back again tomorrow!;)*
3.
Sleep early. My skin dries up extremely fast when I don't get enough sleep. =( So the cheapest thing to do is - SLEEP!
4.
Moisturiser! Get a suitable moisturiser that is good for your skin. It's really important. ^^ If your skin is really dry, then try out the hydrating ampoules for better effect. ^^
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