Understanding and Treating Dry Skin: Baumann Skin Type and Effective Solutions

Dry Skin Type

Does your face feel like sandpaper? Do you prefer a heavy moisturizer for dry skin? Is your skin dull and sallow? Do bar soaps make your skin itchy? Then you probably are a Dry Baumann Skin Type®. Not all dry skin types are the same so it is best to know which Dry Baumann Skin Type you have in order to choose the best moisturizers for your dry skin. If you have not already done so, take the skin type quiz now so you don’t waste time learning about skin issues that do not apply to you.

There are 8 distinct Dry Baumann Skin Types. All dry Baumann Skin Types have difficulty holding onto water and become dehydrated. All 8 dry skin types may have these skin problems:

Dull skin that does not reflect light

Rough skin texture on the face

Skin that feels like sandpaper

Scaly skin on the face

Dry cheeks

Dry chin

How to know if I have dry skin?

Water evaporating off the skin is known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). It is measured with a device called a tewameter.

Tewameters help us evaluate which products work best together. The information we learn from testing various skin care routines with a tewameter allows us to develop our dermatologist recommended skin care routines for dry skin. The perfect skin routine will lower the amount of water that evaporates from the skin and increase the amount of water content in the skin. The amount of water in the skin can also be measured with devices such as a Corneometer. I have learned from over a decade of skin care research that the cleansers and moisturizers dramatically affect skin hydration. Whether you have mildly dry skin, dry skin, very dry skin, or extremely dry skin- our advice is the same: protect and repair your skin barrier.

The best way to know if your skin is dry is to identify your Baumann Skin Type.

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There are 8 different types of dry skin

The 8 different Dry Baumann Skin Types are divided into 2 groups:

Dry Sensitive Skin

Dry sensitive skin types also suffer from one or more of the following: acne dry skin, rosacea dry skin, stinging dry skin and allergic dry skin. Your dry sensitive skin treatment will depend upon the type of skin sensitivity you have.

Dry Resistant Skin

Dry-resistant skin types do not have a high risk for inflammation and blemish-free skin except for a rare pimple. Dry-resistant skin types do not have rosacea, or skin stinging or a high risk of allergic reactions. Using the best skincare products for dry skin can turn your skin from a dry sensitive skin type into a dry resist skin type. Your dermatologist-recommended dry skin products will depend upon which Baumann Skin Type you have; for example- do you also have an uneven skin tone or wrinkles? If so- your dry skin care routine should address those issues.

How Do I Know If I Have Dry Skin On The Face?

The only way to be certain of your Baumann Skin Type® is to take the Skin Type Quiz or find a medical provider near you that will diagnose your Baumann Skin Type®.

Once you know if you have dry skin and which dry skin type you have, we can recommend the best face products and best skincare routine for dry skin. Many people are incorrect about whether or not their skin is dry or oily. In fact, this is one of the most important sections of the skin type quiz because if you are using products for oily skin when you have dry skin, this will affect the results of your dry skin care routine. The quiz will accurately tell you if you have dry skin or you can find a provider to evaluate your skin and see if it is dry and address your dry skin concerns here.

How To Solve Dry Skin Problems?

The main skin problems seen with dry skin are rough texture, skin dullness, scaling skin. Stinging, itching and skin tightness. These are all caused by the same thing: not enough water in the layers of the epidermis. Dry skin types have little holes in the skin barrier that allows water to evaporate off of the skin. This is most evident in a dry climate. Cleansers and moisturizers have a profound effect on the skin’s ability to hold onto water. The best way to solve dry skin problems is to use the correct cleanser and moisturizer for your skin type. The best cleansers for dry skin are non-foaming cleansers and cleansing oils. A barrier repair moisturizer is the best moisturizer for dry skin. The type of water and the temperature of the water that you use to cleanse your face also has an effect on dry skin.

What Are The Best Face Products For Dry Skin?

The best skin care product for dry skin depends upon what other issues you have. Do you have skin sensitivity? Do you have an uneven skin tone? Do you have mature skin or wrinkle-prone skin? It is very important that the skin care products you use for dry skin take into account all of these issues. You may ask “Why does this matter? Can’t I just choose the best cleanser and moisturizer for dry skin?” No! It is important to customize your skincare products to your skin problems.

One way to illustrate this is an uneven skin tone. Dry skin is often itchy which leads to scratching. The rough texture of the skin can cause friction. Friction causes inflammation. Inflammation, sun exposure and hormones can lead to dark spots on the skin. So here is the issue- if you have dry skin AND dark spots on the face- the moisturizer you choose might be inactivating the skin lightening cream you are using to remove dark spots on the face. You need a moisturizer that has the correct fatty acids in it- such as linoleic acid- so that the moisturizer will help your skin lightening cream work better. This is one of the many reasons that you need to consider both your dry skin type and your other skin concerns in addition to what is the best skincare routine order for dry uneven skin types.

What is the Best Skin Care Routine for Dry Skin On The Face?

The Dry Baumann Skin Types have dry skin on the face, so the recommendation here are specific for dry skin on the face- not body. (Eczema and dry body skin are discussed in a different section).

The best skincare routine for dry skin on the face depends upon the other skin conditions that you have as discussed above. However, there are a few skincare product categories that a dry skin care routine should always have.

The best cleansers for dry skin

The best cleansers for dry skin do not have a lot of detergent in them. Detergents are responsible for the foaming seen in cleansers. Detergents dry the skin. Look for cleansing oils and non-foaming cleansers like creamy cleansers that deposit lipids on the skin. The oil-based and lipid-filled creamy cleansers help seal the holes in the skin barrier and help the skin hold onto water. They also help protect the skin barrier from scratching and friction that occur with a dry and rough skin texture.

The best moisturizers for dry skin

The best moisturizers for dry skin repair the skin barrier with lipids that plug the holes in the skin. They are referred to as “Barrier Repair Moisturizers”. Most moisturizers on the market treat the symptoms of dry skin but not the actual cause. Treating the defects in the skin barrier with lipids is the best way to hydrate skin. Lipids contain various types of fatty acids. The type of fatty acid in moisturizers is very important when designing a skincare routine for dry skin. The fatty acid choice will depend upon your Baumann Skin Type.

Trust Skin type Solutions to customize your skincare routine for your dry skin and skin issues. There is a lot to consider- and we are experts who have tested these regimens on our patients.

Do you want to learn more about dry skin? An overview of dry skin is here.

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.

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