Tonic for dehydrated skin

A constant feeling of dryness, fine wrinkles, a rough surface and dull color - this is how your skin signals an acute moisture deficiency. To help her, be patient and use the right cosmetics.

1. Signs of skin dehydration
2. Dehydration of facial skin: causes and symptoms
3. Care for dehydrated skin
4. Moisturizing different skin types
5. Composition of cosmetics for moisturizing the skin
6. Useful tips
7. Review of products for dehydrated skin

Signs of skin dehydration

First, make sure you don't confuse dry skin with dehydrated skin. Yes, these are different states.

Dryness — constant skin characteristics, it has genetic causes.

Dehydration is a specific skin condition of any type (including oily skin) caused by lack of moisture.

Dehydrated skin is in a state of drought © iStock

You can understand that the skin is experiencing strong thirst on your own, focusing on subjective sensations and visual parameters. Here are the most obvious signs.

Feeling of tightness after contact with water: after washing, you want to quickly apply cream to relieve discomfort.

Rough surface - if measures are not taken, peeling may appear on the face, which characterizes extreme dehydration.

Dehydration lines - these are small wrinkles that appear both in areas with active facial expressions and throughout the face. Disappears immediately after applying the cream.

Dehydration is easy to notice: if you gather the skin into a fold (for example, with your fingers, push the skin up in the cheekbone area) or smile broadly, small grooves appear in the area around the eyes.” Elena Eliseeva, medical expert at Vichy

Dehydration of facial skin: causes and symptoms

Most often, dehydration is caused by a violation of the integrity of the hydrolipid mantle. It ceases to cope with its functions and cannot retain moisture in the skin. Several factors can provoke this.

Environment

This includes not only extreme weather conditions, but also excessively dry air in rooms with central heating and air conditioning. The skin is forced to compensate for the lack of moisture from the outside with its own water resources, which are quickly depleted.

Improper care

This concept includes:

aggressive cleansing (especially often used in the case of oily and combination skin);

incorrectly selected cleansers and makeup removers;

cosmetics that do not match your skin type, season or circumstances.

All this weakens the hydrolipid barrier, and moisture begins to evaporate rapidly.

Improper care dehydrates the skin © iStock

Dehydration of the body

Now remember how much water you drink during the day? Insufficient fluid intake leads to dehydration of the body in general and the skin in particular. The average norm is 1.5 liters (coffee, tea, compote and juice do not count).

Age-related changes

Decreases in the skin with age synthesis of own hyaluronic acid and a redistribution of moisture occurs: the maximum amount is in the dermis, and the epidermis receives the remainder. This is associated with the feeling of tightness after cleansing with water. And this, by the way, is one of the first signs of aging.

Care for dehydrated skin

To restore the moisture level of any skin type, you will have to strictly inspect the quality of care.

Eliminate!

Cosmetics with a high acid content.

Washing with cold and/or hot water.

Add!

Moisturizing serums and concentrates will help quickly restore the level of moisture in the epidermis. Apply them twice a day immediately after cleansing, before applying cream (but not instead of it).

Intensive moisturizing gel Hydrating B5, SkinCeuticals, contains low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5.

Moisturizing masks, fabric or gel, use daily for two weeks until the skin recovers. Then switch to a regimen of 1-2 times a week.

Super-moisturizing and toning sheet mask “Aquabomb”, Garnier, impregnated with hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract.

Night SPA care Aqualia Thermal, Vichy, with oils and hyaluronic acid can be applied in a thick layer and used as a mask at night.

Moisturizers choose according to your skin type and apply twice a day to saturate the epidermis with moisture and retain it throughout the day.

Moisturizing different skin types

If moisturizing masks and serums are universal products, then the cream should be chosen taking into account your skin type. A light texture is a sign that the formula contains enough water and moisture locks. In addition, it should contain light oils to seal moisture into the skin.

Choose water and oil based formulas © iStock

Dry

Finding yourself in a state of dehydration, dry skin requires products that combine moisturizing functions with restoration and nutrition. After all, in addition to water, it lacks its own lipids. To help - emulsions with vegetable oils, squalane and ceramides.

Fat

Combined

For this type, universal moisturizing formulas with a lightweight texture are suitable. Separately, a mattifying moisturizing fluid can be applied to the T-zone.

Composition of cosmetics for moisturizing the skin

The formulas of day and night moisturizers are based on a combination of two main types of hydrofixing agents.

Attracts and holds water: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, algae extracts, aloe vera.

Moisture sealing by forming a thin breathable film: oils, squalane, vitamin E.

Useful tips

Correct drinking regime

Air humidification

It makes sense to install a steam generator in the room so that the skin does not suffer from dry air and does not waste energy fighting for moisture.

Thermal water

Let thermal water in a spray always be at hand: it will refresh the skin and provide the epidermis with antioxidants for protection.

Gentle cleansing

For makeup removal, use milk or micellar water, and for washing - hydrophilic oil, foams and gels that do not contain alkali. After cleansing, apply a toner to restore the skin's pH balance.

Care

Twice a day, immediately after cleansing, apply a moisturizing concentrate (serum), and then “seal” it with a cream appropriate for your skin type and time of day.

Myths and truths about caring for dehydrated skin

Answered by Yulia Chernysheva, national care expert at Lancôme

What is dehydrated skin and how to distinguish it from dry skin

Dehydrated skin is a common problem that almost every woman faces. Dehydration is a specific condition of any skin type caused by a lack of moisture, so both dry and oily problem skin can be dehydrated.

There are several reasons for dehydration:

1. dehydration of the body - insufficient fluid intake
2. incorrectly selected cosmetics
3. smoking or alcohol
4. exposure to dry air and UV rays
5. age-related changes and decreased synthesis of hyaluronic acid
6. poor nutrition

You can calculate dehydration yourself: focus on the sensations and appearance of your skin. There are several simple signs of dehydration:

1. Feeling of tightness after contact with water: after washing your face, you want to quickly apply cream to relieve discomfort
2. Rough surface: If you do not take action, peeling may appear on the face, which characterizes extreme dehydration.
3. Dehydration lines: these are small wrinkles that appear both in areas with active facial expressions and throughout the face. Disappears immediately after applying the cream.

Dehydrated skin is sometimes called dry skin, although these are different concepts. The difference is that dehydrated skin needs moisture, and dry skin needs sebum and nutrients. Dry skin is a genetic trait. It primarily lacks nutrients, and the problem lies at the level of all layers of the epidermis, including the deep layers and dermis. Dehydration is a temporary condition of any skin type: oily, normal, dry. This is a problem at the level of the stratum corneum of the epidermis: the skin experiences only a moisture deficiency. Dry skin needs to be nourished and moisturized, while dehydrated skin needs to be moisturized and sometimes nourished.

Prohibitions in caring for dehydrated skin

When caring for dehydrated skin, you should avoid:

1. soap
2. alcohol tonics
3. hard scrubs
4. clay masks
5. products with high acid content
6. bathhouse
7. washing with cold and/or hot water

Myths and truth about dehydrated skin

1. Dehydrated skin is a sign of age

Facial skin can become dehydrated at 20, 30, and 40 years old. The reason is not age-related changes, but rather the aggressive influence of external factors (sun, wind, frost, improper care, and so on).

1. Oily skin does not need moisturizing

This is one of the most dangerous misconceptions. As a rule, in pursuit of clean skin, daily care comes down to degreasing and disinfection. Active use of alcohol lotions, cleansing masks and aggressive peelings leads to disruption of the natural pH of the skin. As a result, oily skin becomes dehydrated due to weak local immunity and suffers even more from local rashes, peeling and hypersensitivity. Problem skin begins to actively absorb sebum, which it produces in excess. Because of this, it becomes porous, tight and inflamed. It is better to nourish and moisturize problematic dehydrated skin with creams that are light in texture and do not contain large amounts of oils and comedogenic ingredients. And also use moisturizing masks based on hyaluronic acid a couple of times a week.

1. Dry skin does not need deep cleansing

Complete care for dehydrated facial skin should begin with cleansing. It’s just that dry skin needs softer product formulas, without abrasive particles and a pronounced absorbent effect.

What products and ingredients do dehydrated skin need?

1. Serums and concentrates will help quickly restore hydration levels. Apply them twice daily immediately after cleansing, before applying cream (but not instead).
2. Use moisturizing masks daily for two weeks until the skin recovers. Then switch to a regimen of 1-2 times a week.
3. Choose moisturizing creams based on your skin type and apply twice a day to saturate your skin with moisture and retain it throughout the day.

Look for special ingredients in your day and night moisturizer formulas:

1. Attracts and holds water: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, plant extracts.
2. Sealing moisture by forming a thin, breathable film: oils, squalane, vitamin E.

The vitamins in the creams have a tonic effect, and SPF protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Lancôme, Hydra Zen Masque Nuit, hydrating overnight mask, RUB 4,777.

La Roche Posay, Toleriane Sensitive Crème, 990 rub.

Thalgo, soothing SOS mask Cold Cream Marine, RUB 2,700.

Aveda, Tulasara restorative mask, RUB 4,500.

Avon, face cream with aloe and cucumber “Moisturizing”, 190 rub.

How to properly cleanse dehydrated skin

Using even the most effective creams will not give any results if the skin is not properly cleaned. This is the first and, perhaps, the most important stage in caring for dehydrated skin. Cleansers must have a neutral pH and do not contain alkali or aggressive surface-active components (surfactants). If your skin is severely dehydrated, switch to washing your face without water: use milk and toner without alcohol.

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In facial skin care, it is not enough to use only creams and masks, ignoring tonics. The first two products nourish the epidermis, saturate it with useful substances, and lotions cleanse, moisturize and prepare the skin for the application of cream. In addition, tonics often have other properties: healing, whitening, mattifying, etc.

Benefits of skin tonic

We all know that it is very important to drink a certain amount of water every day to maintain normal water balance, saturating the body with moisture from the inside. Toner for oily skin is designed to moisturize the epidermal layer from the outside. In addition, the product cleanses pores, eliminating blackheads, regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, and removes oily shine.. In addition to the mattifying effect, the tonic refreshes the skin of the face, makes it soft, velvety, and prepares it for the application of cream.

Products for the care of problem skin have an anti-inflammatory effect, have a bactericidal effect, eliminate redness and irritation. They slightly dry out acne and rashes, stimulate the healing of damaged areas, even out the color of the skin, mattify and soothe. Tonics designed for dehydrated skin fight flaking and irritation, soften the epidermis, and increase its protective functions. Such products often contain essential oils, vitamins A, E, B.

Those with dehydrated skin should avoid products containing glycerin, as it will further worsen its condition and disrupt the water-lipid barrier. The most suitable products for you are water-based ones. Cosmetologists highlight the following beneficial properties of tonics designed to care for oily skin:

1. effective cleansing of cosmetic residues;
2. removing oily shine;
3. normalization of pH balance, regulation of sebaceous glands;
4. exfoliation of dead cells;
5. narrowing of pores;
6. anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative effect;
7. enrichment of the dermis with vitamins, microelements, and other beneficial substances;
8. removal of toxins, oxidants;
9. toning, strengthening the epidermis;
10. preparing the skin for the use of other products.

Composition of tonics

When choosing lotions for oily skin, pay attention to the composition indicated on the label on the back of the bottle. Commonly found ingredients are:

1. Panthenol. It consists of panthenolic acids that heal the epidermis, restore damage, and accelerate metabolic processes in the intercellular space.
2. Alcohol – fights shine on the skin, mattifies its surface, regulates the secretions of the sebaceous glands. It is one of the main components of tonics.
3. Various vitamins. Each of them has its own effect on the dermis, so before buying a product you should understand what your specific skin is missing.
4. Herbal extracts. They have a healing effect, maintain normal water balance, and eliminate redness.
5. Salicylic acid. Gives a disinfecting effect and dries problem areas.

Rules of application

Toners intended for oily skin care must be used according to certain rules. If you do not ignore them, then after a while you will see how the skin tightens, wrinkles and swelling under the eyes disappear. So, in order for the effect of using the lotion to be maximum, it must be applied according to the following instructions:

1. Remove makeup from your face with special cleansers.
2. Those with sensitive dermis should give preference to a tonic in the form of a spray, or a piece of gauze soaked in this product. The rest can use the finger method of application or use a cotton pad. Cosmetologists consider the latter method not the best, since cotton wool can have an irritating effect on the epidermis and provoke the appearance of wrinkles.
3. Having decided on the method of applying the tonic, you can begin the procedure itself. This should be done along massage lines.
4. In the forehead area - from the center to the middle of the temples, on the upper (closed) eyelid - from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, under the eyes - vice versa.
5. The next massage line is the nose vector. Move first from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose, and then from the sides to the ears.
6. On the cheeks, apply the lotion in the direction from the center of the upper lip to the earlobes. In the chin area - from its middle along the line of the face.
7. It is also important not to forget about the neck. Here you need to move smoothly, softly, from bottom to top, from the neckline to the chin.

The best toners for oily skin

Today on sale you can find many different lotions for oily skin, differing not only in name, manufacturer, but also in composition, effect, and cost. Before purchasing one of these types of products, familiarize yourself with its active ingredients, advantages and disadvantages. The following tonics have proven themselves to be the best:

Bark for oily and combination skin with prebiotic

Toner Cora perfectly cleanses the surface of oily and combination skin, eliminates blackheads, and tightens enlarged pores. It effectively normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, fights oily shine, and prevents the growth of bacteria on the surface of the skin.. The product does not dry out the epidermis, but refreshes it, softens it, improves color, making it more matte. Main characteristics of Kora:

Price in rubles for 150 ml

1. lactulose;
2. biosulfur;
3. salicylic acid;
4. panthenol;
5. plant components (sage, calendula, violet, oak bark);
6. allantoin

1. inexpensive;
2. economical consumption;
3. contains no parabens or alcohol;
4. easy to use thanks to the spray;
5. Features two caps for spill-proof protection

1. small volume

Natura Siberica Cleansing

Natura Siberica's products, containing Siberian herbs, have long proven themselves to be good. The cleansing toner is free of fragrances, parabens, dyes and sodium lauryl sulfate, but contains plant extracts - green tea, sage, oregano. These components can provoke allergic reactions, so it is worth considering the presence of individual intolerance to at least one of the components.

Cleansing tonic from Natura Siberica gently cleanses combination and oily dermis, mattifies, eliminating shine, but does not tighten. Main product characteristics:

Price in rubles for 200 ml

1. extracts of sage, yarrow, green tea, oregano, Icelandic moss;
2. water;

1. eliminates all the problems that oily skin types have;
2. has a delicate soft consistency;
3. has a pleasant herbal scent

1. provides matte finish that does not last all day

Kleona for oily and problem skin

Among those with oily skin types, Kleona's natural tonic has proven itself well. It stimulates metabolic processes, regulates the functions of the sebaceous glands, has a bactericidal, mattifying, anti-inflammatory effect.. The product eliminates redness, evening out the color and structure of the skin. Thanks to the tonic, pimples dry out, their healing process accelerates, and the epidermis becomes smoother.

Kleona lotion has a warming property, but does not provoke redness of the skin. It is important to comply with storage conditions and keep the product in the refrigerator. Main characteristics:

Price in rubles for 150 ml

1. water;
2. extracts of black poplar buds, birch buds, rosea radiola;
3. white grape wine;
4. glycerol

1. economy;
2. naturalness;
3. affordable price

1. small volume;
2. possible tingling if it gets into the eyes

Clean line

Lotion-tonic from the Clean Line company, designed to eliminate the problems of oily skin, effectively cleanses it, tones it and does not dry it out. Thanks to its composition, the epidermis is well cleansed, sebaceous shine disappears, pores narrow, and the face looks healthier and fresher. Basic indicators:

Price in rubles per 100 ml

1. water;
2. extracts of celandine, St. John's wort, chamomile, nettle;
3. alcohol;
4. lemon acid;
5. panthenol

1. solves oily skin problems;
2. eliminates greasy shine;
3. eliminates inflammation

1. small volume

Green Mama

Tonic "Taiga Formula" Lingonberry and Celandine from Green Mama has a light structure, applies well and is quickly absorbed without leaving a film. The product does not cause redness or irritation, and perfectly removes sebum, dirt and makeup residues from the face.. The product gently dries out rashes, stimulates cell restoration in damaged areas, without creating a feeling of tightness.

If you pour the tonic into a spray bottle and use it as a spray, rather than moisten a cotton pad with it, it will last for a long time. Main characteristics:

Price in rubles for 300 ml

1. water;
2. Castor oil;
3. extracts of celandine, calendula, mint;
4. aloe;
5. D-panthenol;
6. lemon acid

1. is used sparingly;
2. has a pleasant berry smell;
3. mattifies well

1. contains parabens

Nivea

Nivea cleanser perfectly removes greasy shine, maintains normal water balance and mattifies the epidermis. The product provides deep cleansing thanks to its seaweed content and HYDRA IQ technology. Main characteristics:

Price in rubles for 200 ml

1. water;
2. Castor oil;
3. glycerol;
4. seaweed

1. does not leave a film;
2. provides a feeling of freshness;
3. has a slight odor

1. if the skin is very oily, the matte effect will be provided for only 2-3 hours

Homemade toner for oily skin

It is not necessary to buy cosmetics in specialized stores; you can prepare a tonic for oily skin at home. The huge advantage of such a product is that you will add components that are suitable for you, will not provoke allergies and will not be addictive. The disadvantage of such products is their short shelf life: for alcohol-based products – up to 2 weeks, for non-alcoholic ones – up to 5 days. It is important not to leave them in the sun or in a very warm room; the best place to store them is in the refrigerator.

On herbs

The main problems of the oily epidermis are greasy shine, inflammation, and acne. To get rid of these “troubles,” you need to make tonics with a decoction of medicinal herbs: calendula, lavender, chamomile flowers, mint leaves, coltsfoot, wormwood, plantain, with green tea and parsley infusion. You can prepare herbal lotion at home using the following recipe:

1. Take 2 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers, mint leaves, calendula and lavender.
2. Pour two glasses of boiling water and leave for 40 minutes.
3. Strain and wipe your face twice a day.

With essential oils

In addition to herbal ingredients, it is recommended to add essential oils to homemade facial lotions. Lavender, orange, lemon, grapefruit, mint, rosemary, juniper esters and tea tree oil are suitable for oily skin. They not only give the product a delicious aroma, but also help normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, fight rashes, and tone oily skin. A product prepared according to the following recipe will help eliminate redness, irritation, and normalize water balance:

1. Take 5 drops of orange essential oil, 150 ml of nettle infusion and 12 ml of fruit vinegar (apple).
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a warm nettle decoction (25-30 °C).
3. Wipe the epidermis twice a day with a cotton pad.

With other components

A tonic with ginger and grapefruit oil has excellent cleansing properties. With its help, you can easily get rid of dead skin particles and eliminate oily sheen on the skin. You can prepare the product like this:

1. Peel 30 g of ginger root, chop and add 75 ml of hot water.
2. Leave to infuse for 2 hours and then strain.
3. Add 7 drops of grapefruit essential oil.
4. Wipe your face with the mixture twice a day before applying the cream.

One of the problems of oily epidermis is greasy shine, so it is important that the facial toner has a mattifying effect. You can prepare this remedy at home using the following recipe:

1. Pour 12 g of oatmeal with 50 ml of low-fat milk.
2. Place on the stove, bring to a boil, remove from heat and strain.
3. Cool, add 7 drops of calendula ether.
4. Use morning and evening.

If you are not allergic to citrus fruits, prepare a tonic based on the juice of these fruits. The product is suitable for both oily and combination skin, clearing it of sebaceous shine and narrowing pores. The recipe is:

1. Squeeze the juice from lemon and orange, mix in a 2:1 ratio.
2. Pour in 100 ml of low-fat milk, heat the mixture to 80˚C.
3. Cool and apply morning and evening.
4. Store in the refrigerator.

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Reviews

Veronica, 27 years old Having decided to change my skin care products for oily skin types, I started with toner and bought a product from the Cora company. The product removes greasy shine well, does not tighten the epidermis, does not leave a sticky layer and is easy to apply thanks to the sprayer. In addition, the skin becomes soft, velvety and remains matte throughout the day.

Polina, 32 years old Having tried many toners for oily skin, I settled on a product from the Green Mama company. It delicately moisturizes the epidermis, cleanses pores, removes inflammation, evens out complexion. The product is easy to apply, quickly absorbed, without leaving a sticky layer or a feeling of tightness. The only thing I don't really like is the smell of herbs.