Best Makeup Tips for Dry Skin
| Makeup tips for dry skin are a must have if you have a hard time with your makeup application. If your skin is flaking, it will surely show up more if you apply the wrong makeup over it. |
There are many good products on the market however, that can help you reduce dryness and restore smoothness!
The environment plays a big part in dry skin and can affect it very negatively. It can also be caused from a vitamin A deficiency, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight, or certain medications. Unfortunately, dry skin shows aging faster than oily skin. For this reason, you must hydrate, hydrate, and then hydrate your skin some more! Most people with dry skin have had it all their lives. This is a monumental help when you’re choosing products! By now, you have a good idea of what products work best for your skin type. If you are new to dry skin, (like after menopause) you need to be very selective in the products you buy. Using products that are especially formulated for dry skin is the first step. Beyond that, there are many other tips for dry skin that will help you get the smooth skin you deserve! General Tips for Dry Skin When the humidity is low (cold winter months), use a cool air humidifier to add moisture back into the air in your home. Avoid extreme temperatures! Prolonged exposure to cold or hot temps can cause your skin to dry out even more. It may feel good to crank up the heat or A/C, but its extremely detrimental to your skin. Most skin gets dry occasionally. That’s why its so important to use a facial loofah sponge or soft brush to gently remove flakes of dry skin regularly. Microdermabrasion kits work especially well at removing dead skin cells that lay on top of the skin. One of the best tips for dry skin is to add moisture every chance you get! Your skin will continue to stay dry if you don’t moisturize it several times daily. Use products that boost moisture in your natural skin. Hyaluronic acids are well known for its moisture boosting abilities so looks for products that contain it. Moisturize your skin from the inside out by drinking lots of fresh, replenishing water, taking vitamin supplements to ensure that you’re getting the vital nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy, eating raw veggies and fruits that contain water, using cold pressed oils in your diet that are high in omega 3 fatty acids, and consuming more high fiber, which helps your body retain water. Never use harsh soaps when you clean your face! Keep your hands off your face throughout the day. Rubbing your skin creates friction, which can be very drying.
Before Makeup Tips for Dry Skin Before you apply makeup, your skin needs to be ready for it. Wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser especially formulated for dry skin, or forgo the cleanser and use plain water. Gently pat dry your skin to help retain moisture. Don't scrub your with your towel because this removes moisture. If you see any flaking skin, use a facial loofah sponge (or a SOFT children's toothbrush) to gently brush the flakes off. Apply a facial moisturizer for dry skin as soon as possible to help lock in moisture. Your facial moisturizer should contain humectants and oils that help boost moisture on your skin. Bobbi Brown moisturizers for example, contain a built-in primer that creates a moisture barrier on your skin. CeraVe moisturizing lotions also work well for dry skin and are more reasonably priced. Wait until your moisturizer completely dries before you apply any makeup. If your skin feels sticky, your skin is still slightly damp so you need to wait. Makeup on top of sticky skin does not work well! Your skin should feel smooth for the best results. Makeup Tips for Dry Skin Use a makeup primer if you have a hard time keeping your makeup in place. All makeup primers work the same way so you need to experiment to find your favorites. Loreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base Primer is a new primer on the market that seems perfect to try! If you just have a hard time keeping your eyeshadow on, use Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion! Water based foundations are made for oily skin, not dry skin. Look for oil/moisture based liquid or cream foundations instead. These are best suited for dry skin because they replenish moisture. If your skin is on the light side of dry, you should be able use mineral foundations as long as your skin is properly hydrated. If your foundation lasts all day but can sometimes make your skin look too oily, use a translucent loose powder after foundation application. This can help lock your foundation in place and will soak up excess oils that are created by using oil based foundations. Use cream eyeshadow's to help add moisture to your skin. Powder eyeshadow's also work well if the skin on your eyelids is not as dry as the rest of your face. If you like to wear bolder eyeshadow colors, use a primer to help keep them on longer. All mascara’s should work well for dry skin types. However, if you have flaking skin around your eyes, its best to forgo waterproof mascara’s that can be drying if used over prolonged periods of time. Pencil eyeliners work best for dry skin. Liquid liners can become flaky on dry skin which can make liner lines appear separated or cracked. The blush you use should also be creamy, especially if your skin is extremely dry. Powder blush should only be used if your cheeks don’t need extra moisture. Always use moisture boosting lipsticks. Your lips don’t contain any sebaceous glands at all so everyone needs to add moisture to their lips! Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick is a high shine product that has extreme moisture built in! The point of good skin care is to balance your skin. None of the makeup tips for dry skin will work if the surface of your skin isn't smooth. Your skin may be normal in some places but dry in others. Your skin might be dry all over. Everyone’s different so you need to adjust your makeup as needed. If your skin is more normal than dry, using too many creams can make your skin look oily. Therefore its best to use a blend of powders and creams that help balance out the differences. If your skin is more dry than normal, you’ll need to use more oil based products and forgo powders. Any product that boasts ‘oil-fee’, ‘mattefying’ or ‘longwearing’, are best suited for oily skin. If you have dry skin, you will need to take into consideration that your face can look dry around your eyes and on your forehead. Keep powders away from these areas as they can collect in the creases of your face and form unwanted lines in your makeup application. After makeup application, spritz your face with water. Allow it to dry thoroughly without touching your face. This will help set your makeup and boost moisture throughout the day. After Makeup Tips for Dry Skin Before you go to bed each night, be sure to take your makeup off! Use baby oil, coconut oil , or other skin-friendly oils to help remove stubborn mascara and eyeshadow. You can also use a makeup remover , which typically contain oils. If you notice flaking, exfoliate your skin before bed. This gives your skin a chance to rejuvenate overnight. This is especially important if your skin gets irritated after exfoliation. Cortisone creams can be really soothing to dry skin. Don’t overuse them however. They actually thin your skin over time. If you like using toners (which help remove any residual makeup and shrink pores), use organic toners that are best suited for dry or sensitive skin types. You can also opt for regular toners if they have low amounts of salicylic acid in them. Use a heavier night cream if your skin feels dry after makeup removal. If your age is showing, use retinol's that help boost collagen production. They also help expel dead skin cells that sit on the surface of the skin. This in turn helps your skin create new skin cells. Ceremides and liposomes are also important and help reinforce elastin and collagen.Tip: If the retinol you choose is too strong for your skin, apply a moisturizing facial lotion on your skin before or after you apply retinol products. This small step reduces their strength so you can continue to use them. Dry skin especially, needs extra TLC! Makeup tips for dry skin are only as good as your skin care routine. Be sure to take good care of your skin and it will take good care of you!
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