What Causes Dry Skin?
NIVEA understands that everyday activities can impact your skin such as indulging in hot and long showers, which can unintentionally strip moisture from your skin. Living in cold environments, age, medications and health conditions can also contribute to dry skin.
When your skin continues to lose water and struggles to heal itself, it may cause dryness and invoke feelings of discomfort.
With NIVEA’s moisturising products designed to replenish the skin, NIVEA is here to help you maintain your skin's natural balance.
How Can You Prevent Dry Skin?
These are some effective ways to prevent dry skin. Firstly, when having a shower or bath, it’s important to avoid using hot water as it can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness. Use warm water instead as it’s more gentle on your skin.
Using a body wash for dry skin can also help restore moisture that you’re losing, keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.
It’s crucial to resist the urge to itch or scratch any of your dry patches. Doing so could cause further irritation to the skin and potentially worsen the condition. Finally, maintaining hydration is essential for healthy skin so make sure to drink plenty of water.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Moisturiser For Dry Skin?
Using a NIVEA moisturiser could have a number of benefits but the primary benefits are:
1. Hydration: Dry skin lacks moisture which can become uncomfortable but moisturiser can help with that by replenishing the skin’s barrier and preventing water loss.
2. Improved skin texture: Regularly using a moisturising face and body cream could help improve the texture and appearance of dry skin as it helps smooth out the skin’s surface, making it feel healthier.
3. Faster healing and reduced scarring: People who suffer from dry skin tend to have injuries and wounds that take longer to heal, so using a moisturiser can help reduce the risk of scarring.
Additionally, NIVEA’s Smooth Sensation body lotion contains shea butter which coats the skin and creates a barrier that locks the moisture in. With this added ingredient it can be a further advantage for those with these concerns.
When And How Often Should You Use Moisturiser?
When dealing with dry skin, it’s important to moisturise at least twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. In the morning, after you’ve cleansed your face, applying could help hydrate your skin throughout the day.
It can be beneficial for you to apply moisturiser immediately after showering because the skin is slightly damp, which allows for better absorption of moisture. Serums could also provide intense hydration to dry skin, restoring a radiant complexion.
