The best way to care for dry skin, and to achieve relief from any associated itchiness or flakiness, is to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise.
Dry skin is a problem which tends to emerge during your 30s and gains momentum through your 40s and 50s. As the sebaceous gland slows down production of oil, your skin may look dull or flaky and can feel rough and itchy due to the top layers of your skin losing water and natural oils. Dry skin is exacerbated if you live in a cold and dry climate because the wind and dry air robs skin of its natural moisture. Also, spending too long in the bath can strip your skin of its natural oils.
To care for your dry skin it is essential that you moisturise on a very regular basis – two or three times a day is recommended to soften and provide relief.
To help your skin retain its moisture, use a mild moisturising cleanser such as Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion. Alternatively, using a gentle facial wash with additional moisturisers, like Simple Moisturising Foaming Facial Wash, will help avoid that tight-skin feeling after washing your face.
After cleansing, apply a rich, non-greasy moisturiser such as Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser for all day moisturisation and smoother, supple skin.
For dry skin relief all over, try Simple Hydrate Body Moisturiser which will prevent dry patches and care for your skin by keeping it hydrated throughout the day. For more intensive relief, use Simple Nourish Body Cream which will moisturise even the driest of skin.
To find out more about how Simple skincare products can help you care for your dry skin, and provide all-round relief, click here.