{"id":1142,"date":"2025-12-09T08:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T00:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neostrata-wp-dev.technine.com.hk\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2025-12-10T21:44:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:44:25","slug":"how-to-treat-dry-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neostrata.com.hk\/zh\/how-to-treat-dry-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Dry Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you have dry skin? Dry skin lacks moisture, natural oils and may have a weakened surface barrier. It often feels tight, itchy and uncomfortable and can flake or even crack. Cold temperatures and not using the right skincare products can exacerbate dryness and make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss top tips from\u00a0Dr. Hope Mitchell<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist based in Ohio, to help you maintain a hydrated glow from head to toe, all winter long.<\/p>\n

Why is Dry Skin Common During Winter?<\/h2>\n

In short, \u201cThe cold, dry temperatures and decreased humidity,\u201d says Dr. Mitchell. \u201cTo top it off, your skin loses its ability to hold moisture and the water in your skin evaporates quickly, leaving it anything but smooth, soft or hydrated.\u201d Dr. Mitchell continues, \u201cBesides the winter weather, there are additional factors that contribute to this dreaded dryness. Indoor heating (which can also dry out the mucous membranes in your eyes, nose, lips and mouth), frequent hand washing, taking long hot showers or baths, using harsh soaps and being physically dehydrated.\u201d<\/p>\n

To beat the winter blues, we tapped Dr. Mitchell for her top 8 lifestyle tips to help your skin look and feel its best:<\/p>\n

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  1. Take short showers over baths (less than 10 minutes) with warm rather than hot water and a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. Patting the skin dry is better than rubbing or harsh toweling.\n<\/li>\n
  2. Apply moisturizers immediately after bathing while your skin is still moist. The best moisturizers for dry skin combine a humectant with an emollient to prevent loss of water and restore skin hydration. If your skin is scaly, consider an exfoliant such as\u00a0\u4e59\u9187\u9178<\/a>, an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), or a gentle Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) to smooth the skin, enhance turnover and regenerate the skin\u2019s surface appearance.\n<\/li>\n
  3. Use a humidifier to add much-needed moisture to the air and help prevent your skin from drying out.\n<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid common irritants. Deodorant soaps, alcohol-based toners and products that contain fragrance (including laundry detergents) can irritate dry, sensitive skin.\n<\/li>\n
  5. Choose fabrics that are kind to your skin. Dry skin is especially sensitive to contact irritants which can worsen itching and redness. Natural fibers, such as cotton and silk, allow your skin to breathe.\n<\/li>\n
  6. Alter your diet. Eat a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients! Fatty acids (healthy fats) like those found in fish, walnuts, olives and avocados can help to restore essential lipids which maintain moisture levels in the skin. Drink water throughout the day to help keep your body and your skin healthy and hydrated. Alter your diet. \u201cDon\u2019t underestimate the value of water!\u201d adds Dr. Mitchell.\n<\/li>\n
  7. Wear\u00a0sunscreen<\/a>\u00a0every day. Choose a sunscreen for everyday use as part of your skincare regimen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or above and broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. If you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of time, apply an additional sunscreen with water and sweat resistant properties.\n<\/li>\n
  8. Keep lifestyle habits in check. Lack of sleep, stress, too much alcohol and smoking can all have detrimental effects on your skin causing dryness and premature aging. \u201cWhen you sleep, your skin heals, recovers, repairs and improves because it is not fighting the sun or free radicals from the environment. During sleep there is a more consistent blood flow and product absorption; however, the skin is more permeable also, causing one to lose moisture. A nightly skincare routine should impart plenty of moisture to compensate for water loss. I highly recommend applying a cream at night with Hyaluronic Acid such as\u00a0\u6ce8\u6d3b\u5851\u984f\u6c34\u611f\u9762\u971c<\/a>, which features 3 sizes of Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration.\u201d Dr Mitchell says.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin<\/h2>\n

    Did you know the skin\u2019s outermost layer, the stratum corneum, has a water content of 10% to 30% under normal conditions? Signs and symptoms of dry skin become apparent when its water content falls below 10%. Moisturization is essential to restoring and maintaining skin health.<\/p>\n

    Moisturizers should be gentle, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic, especially if you have dry, sensitive skin. The best moisturizers for dry skin have a combination of moisturizing ingredients that prevent water loss and restore skin hydration. Moisturizers for calloused or scaly skin often contain AHAs to deliver enhanced exfoliation to smooth rough skin.<\/p>\n

    Below, a few skincare recommendations that are designed to treat dry winter skin by helping to remove rough, dead skin (without stripping it) with either Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) or Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA).<\/p>\n

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