10 myths about dry skin

Do you know the myths associated with dry and dehydrated skin care? Here are ten of them. It is worth knowing the right care rules for such demanding skin. Reject myths, choose the right moisturising and nourishing programme and your skin will be healthy and perfectly smooth.

Mit 1: Dry skin does not require deep cleansing.

This statement is not correct. All skin, regardless of its type and condition, requires regular cleansing. Fact: Proper cleansing of dry skin is provided by gentle surfactants. These include non-ionic and amphoteric agents such as betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, amidobetaine, alkyldimethylcarboxbetaine and others. The ideal cleanser for dry skin is the Moisturising Gel from the Absolute Rich Moisture line. The active formula uses betaine and active ingredients like Trimoist™, hyaluronic acid and 7 plant extracts.

Mit 2. Dry skin should only be cleansed once a day.

Another myth. A day has 24 hours and the skin releases many metabolic products such as sweat and sebum during these 24 hours, which in turn affects the pH of the skin. Fact: To keep the skin functioning properly, it is necessary to cleanse it twice a day. In addition, after cleansing, it is always recommended to tone the skin with a pH-appropriate preparation. For dry skin, we particularly recommend Hydrolipid toning foam Absolute Roch Moisture.

Mit 3. If dry skin is severely flaky, it should be exfoliated with abrasive agents – scrubs.

The water content of the stratum corneum should be about 15%. – so as to efficiently activate the exfoliating enzymes. With dry skin, the water percentage is sometimes reduced to 0%. This is why the skin is flaky, but still does not exfoliate properly. Strong exfoliation in this case will aggravate the situation and increase its sensitivity. Fact: The ideal means of combating hyperkeratosis are enzyme and peptide peels, such as the Hydrating Peptide Peel-Booster without acids from the Absolute Rich Moisture line.

Mit 4. Use cosmetic oil as a skincare product.

Mit 5. Fat is a hydrophobic substance. The basis of fat is triglycerides or neutral fat. The proportion of phospholipids is low. Therefore, it is not recommended for daily dry skin care. Fact: Skin smoothing may only be temporary. With regular use, the bilipid part of the stratum corneum can be disrupted and skin sensitivity can be increased. Cosmetologists recommend active ingredients such as ceramides, humectants, NMF and emollients for dry skin. Such an active formula was composed in the Absolute Rich Moisture treatment.

Mit 5. Dry skin is dehydrated skin.

Despite their apparent similarity, they are different skin types and are affected by different problems. Dehydrated skin suffers from a lack of moisture in the dermis. Dry skin, on the other hand, is one in which sebum production is reduced and the barrier function of the epidermis has been disrupted. Fact: Dry skin problems can be effectively reduced with home care products. Dehydrated skin requires professional treatments at the beauty salon. Chantarelle experts recommend a year-round treatment Absolute Rich Moisture with ceramides to rebuild the hydro-lipid layer.

Mit 6: Dry skin is innate

Sometimes it is, but this is not always the case. Dry skin as a type can be received from mother nature. But often there is secondary dryness, acquired as a result of improper care. Fact: Secondary dryness can occur due to, among other things, the use of ill-suited cosmetics, overly intensive treatments in cosmetic surgeries or harmful external factors such as UV radiation.

Mit 7. Water is harmful to dry skin.

Again, a myth. It is true that water strips the skin of moisture – by ‘washing away’, along with pollution, the hydrolipidic film itself. However, it is difficult to achieve complete cleansing of the skin without the use of water. Fact: Only on completely cleansed skin can further skincare products be applied. Only on well-cleansed skin are we guaranteed complete absorption of the cream. And correct absorption of the cosmetic means that it will have the desired effect.

Mit 8: SPF cream is only needed for dry skin on the beach.

Ultraviolet radiation damages the stratum corneum and the hydrolipidic layer of the skin – the invisible barrier that protects the body from the environment. This leads to a loss of water and lipids. The skin loses elasticity and irritation occurs. However, the sun also acts on the skin just as strongly outside the beach, e.g. when walking in the city or driving in the car. UV rays penetrate freely through window panes in houses and cars. Fact: A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects the skin against both UVA and UVB rays and prevents photo-ageing. The moisturising day cream from the Absolute Rich Moisture line uses a filter with SPF30 UVA/UVB.

Mit 9. Hot showers or baths improve dry skin.

In fact, high temperatures lead to the dilatation of blood vessels and consequently to excessive evaporation of moisture through the skin. Hot showers are contraindicated for people who have dry skin. Fact: There are few treatments as drying to the skin as a hot, steamy bath.

Mit 10: The water we drink during the day has no effect on skin hydration levels.

Again, a myth. Not drinking enough water affects the condition of the entire body, including the skin. Fact: The correct water requirement for an adult woman is about 2-3 litres of water per day. During hot weather, you should drink even more of it. Note: To avoid swelling, drink 2/3 of your daily norm by four o’clock in the afternoon.

dr Khrystyna Shekhovtsova