How to cure dry skin on face overnight?
Everyone will experience dry skin on face at least once in their life, but some people are more prone to it than others, depending on their skin type. Dry skin is a very common problem, and today we want to give you some advice on how to treat dry skin, how it occurs, and how to cure it overnight.
What causes dry skin on face?
There are many factors that contribute to dry skin, and here are some of the most common ones:
Aging skin
Heating
Weather
Lack of humidity
Harsh chemicals
Washing the skin too often
Using skin care products that are not suitable for your skin type
The impact of environmental influences
It is well known that if you make some changes to counteract the above-mentioned factors that cause dry skin, the overall skin health will improve significantly. This makes the skin feel more comfortable, less stressed and moisturized, and it will not show any flaky patches.
Your skin type also plays an important role in how to prevent signs of dryness. Knowing your skin type will make it easier for you to treat it.
Common skin types:
Normal
If you have a normal skin type, you will find that it neither becomes too oily nor too dry. However, his appearance may change, which is usually closely related to the weather. During the winter months, the drop in temperature and humidity can cause an imbalance that can lead to normal skin types feeling a little tight and flaky.
Dryness
Dry skin often lacks the right amount of essential oils and water that the skin’s protective barrier needs to function properly. When dry skin becomes dry, it’s usually the result of overexposure to one or more of the aforementioned causes, such as central heating or harsh skin ingredients. You’ll notice that certain areas of your face are dry, flaky, and have a rough texture.
Greasy
Oily skin types are the least affected by dryness. The main causes are overuse of harsh ingredients or exfoliants and over-cleansing, which strips the skin of moisture and oils.
Combination skin
Combination skin types may feel dry in certain areas of the face, especially the cheeks, which can feel tight and uncomfortable. However, the T-zone is generally oily.
All skin types can become dry in some way. That’s why it’s a good idea to know your skin type so you can take care of it with the best ingredients. If you’re still unsure of your skin type, you can find dedicated blog posts on our website about the most common skin types.
How to Get Rid of Dry, Flaky Skin on Your Face
There are steps you can incorporate into your skin care routine to reduce the signs of dryness on your face. If you follow these, your skin will feel more comfortable and less dry. This makes dry skin less of a problem, especially during the notoriously cold winter months.
Avoid using hot water on your face and body, as the heat can dry out the skin, making it feel tight and flaky.
Avoid overuse of harsh and skin-drying ingredients
Depending on your skin type, use an exfoliator or chemical toner 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin cells that may have accumulated
Use a gentle, non-foaming cleanser to remove makeup, dirt, and bacteria
Lock in moisture with a serum rich in hyaluronic acid and other moisturizing ingredients
Use moisturizing products while the skin is still moist to retain better hydration
Use SPF to protect the skin from harmful UV radiation and skin-damaging free radicals
Use a night mask with nourishing and hydrating skincare ingredients to keep the skin hydrated while you sleep
Try adding a facial oil to your nighttime routine as its rich formula keeps the face hydrated
For more information on simple skincare products, check out our blog post with tips on how to get rid of dry skin.
How to Heal Dry Skin on Face Overnight
Healing dry skin in a short period of time is a highly desirable result, especially if you suffer from skin discomfort and tightness. We recommend that you follow the skincare tips shared previously as this will provide the best results and lasting benefits to the skin to fight dryness. There are a few extra steps you can take if you want to cure dry skin overnight.
Provide more room humidity –
Central heating is a big culprit for dry skin, but I would recommend turning it off to help your skin, which is unthinkable. Placing a humidifier in the room can add moisture to the air, keeping your skin comfortable. You can help further by using hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to absorb moisture from the air and bind it to your skin.
Change your pillowcases –
Cleansers labeled hypoallergenic work wonders when it comes to not irritating your skin. It’s a good idea to wash your bedding with such a cleanser to protect your skin. You can also switch your pillowcases to silk ones, as they are less irritating and won’t dry out your face.
Switch to facial oil –
I’ve already briefly mentioned using facial oils in this post, but if you want to get overnight results fast, you should consider using facial oils. By switching to facial oils, you can regenerate your skin by deeply hydrating it and boosting the turnover cycle of dead skin cells. In the morning, your skin should look smoother, feel softer, and be radiant.
When treating dry skin, you also need to consider seasonal influences, where you live, and your lifestyle. All of these can be treated with a proven skincare routine that contains active ingredients that nourish and protect the skin from further dryness or damage to the health of the skin.
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DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek.
“Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more.
Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals.
Sunscreen
“We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.”
Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen
An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand.
Vitamin C Serum
“A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation.
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum
This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants.
Peptides
Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.”
Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream
This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively.
This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek.
At-Home Peel Pads
Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate.
“The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.”
According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says.
Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad
A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection.
KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids.
Emollient Night Cream
“In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.”
“Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products.
Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream
One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme
“The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.