
Dry Skin
Normal skin is well balanced. Your skin feels neither dry nor oily, you have little to no redness, sensitivity or blemishes, your complexion is even and your skin feels smooth and supple.
What causes normal skin?
You naturally have normal skin. The sebaceous glands produce enough sebum to protect your skin and keep it supple, without making it greasy. You have a healthy skin barrier, so the risk of dehydration, irritation and sensitivity is very low. However, you can upset normal skin by using harsh skincare or products meant for another skin type. Good care helps keep your normal skin healthy and beautiful.
Which ingredients work well for normal skin?
- Hyaluronic acid - Can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in moisture and hydrates intensively.
- Glycerin - Hydrates intensively and has a softening effect.
- Vitamin C - Stimulates collagen production, protects against free radicals and brightens the complexion.
- Peptides (general) - Proteins that contribute to firm, elastic skin.
- Green tea - Rich in antioxidants and helps prevent sun damage. It is also anti-inflammatory.
Which skincare routine helps balance normal skin?
Choose a mild cleanser without irritating ingredients such as alcohol and fragrance. These ingredients can dry out the skin or overstimulate sebum production. Protect your skin against premature ageing by applying SPF every day. Use a hydrating cream during the day (with vitamin C or green tea, for example) if you are young. You can also use an anti-wrinkle cream or a firming cream if you have more mature, normal skin. Match your night cream to your skin's needs. Use a light, repairing cream or a nourishing anti-ageing cream (with peptides, for example).
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Dry skin is easy to recognise. The skin is sensitive and often itchy. Sometimes white flakes appear and the skin can feel rough. It feels uncomfortable and tight, and redness may be visible (on fair skin).
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WHICH INGREDIENTS WORK WELL FOR DRY SKIN?
- Urea - Hydrates and gently exfoliates, contributing to soft, supple skin.
- Glycerin - Hydrates intensively and has a softening effect.
- Lipids - Fats that strengthen the natural skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.
- Panthenol - Soothes, repairs and hydrates the skin and reduces redness.
- Glycolic acid - This AHA removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface for smooth, soft skin.
WHICH SKINCARE ROUTINE HELPS BALANCE DRY SKIN?
Try to prevent dehydration by not bathing or showering for too long or too hot. Use as few drying products as possible and avoid ingredients such as alcohol, SLS, SLES and fragrance. Cleanse your face with a mild, non-foaming cleanser or a cleansing oil. Use a rich cream to protect your skin and keep it soft and supple. Do not scrub your skin, as this can weaken the skin barrier further. Instead, use an exfoliant with an AHA (such as glycolic acid) to gently remove dead skin cells.



