The Perfect Layering Routine for Dry Skin this Fall-Winter

Hello beautiful ladies,

Now that the fall season is officially started and it’s a matter of time, the nip in the air turns quite frosty. While oily skinned beauties heave a sigh of relief and finally get to rejoice with their not-so-dry skin, all my dry skinned ladies would start having nightmares. Their skin resembles the parched deserts without any hydration, Result? Aging skin, fine lines, dullness and unevenness; not to mention cakey makeup. Today’s post is about the perfect layering up routine for dry skin to stay moisturized this fall-winter.

This layering methods works by choosing the right kind of products and balancing them with each other to enhance their effectiveness. So, instead of slathering up thick night creams, you need to follow a step-by-step procedure to get the best out of your products. Let me give you an example. Even a potent rose essence won’t be beneficial for your dry skin if it’s sprayed over a thick impermeable layer of night cream. The rule of thumb is to put the thinnest, least viscous (or liquid based) and least occlusive products on your skin and then apply the richer ingredients.

1. Add moisture:

And by moisture I do not mean only water. Give a shot to natural essences, which consist of water loaded with multiple humectant ingredients like glycerin. Not only it gives the desired dose of hydration, but it also preps your skin to allow easier penetration of heavier products. Drench a cotton pad with the moisturizing liquid, dose your skin, and allow it to air-dry. Trust me, the feeling is very soothing and refreshing.

2. Move on to serum:

After the generous moisture blast, it’s time to let your skin soak in glory. By now you know that serums are very light and easily absorbed. So, they are preferred vehicles for delivering active ingredients into the skin most efficiently. Based on your skin needs, choose a hydrating serum or a repairing one. Make sure you know the potent ingredients present in your night serum like lipids, retinols, ceramides, silicones and glycerin.

3. Dose up on Vitamin C:

Just in case you don’t know, a few drops of Vitamin C can work miracles on your skin. It brightens your skin, improves its texture and also boosts the overall health of your skin cells. The potent compound packs in power in a few drops and can completely transform dry flaky skin to a radiant glowing one.

4. Rich food for skin:

The last step is to slather up a thick, buttery nourishing cream which quenches the thirst of your skin and helps in restoring softness.

Last but not the least, to keep your dry skin well maintain and moisturized, follow these three golden rules:

• Never skip your sunscreen:

Sunscreen is the first line of defense against the sun’s rays. So, even in winters, you need to apply a broad spectrum UV protectant. If dry skin troubles you, apply a UV filtering day cream and top it off with a good sunblock.

• Drink loads of water: It’s the best way to hydrate your skin after all.
• Never use soap: Don’t be tempted to use soap ever. Dry skin needs delicate cleansing to prevent stretchiness and sagging skin. A non-dying cleanser like Himalaya Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face Wash is your best bet to gently clean your skin.

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