Proper Care for Dry Skin: Effective Ingredients for a Healthy Glow

Dry skin is a well-known phenomenon of our time. Feelings of tightness, redness, and flaking occur, causing an unpleasant sensation on the skin's surface. The skin appears tired and dull and has lost its natural glow. But don't worry: you can quickly soothe dry skin with the right care. Below, you will learn how to properly care for dry skin and which active ingredients and products can help you effectively treat it. Our specific application recommendations show you how to take simple measures in everyday life to preserve your skin's natural glow and protect it from dryness.

Dry skin vs. dehydrated skin: These are the differences

One might think that dry and dehydrated skin are in the same condition, but that is not the case. Dry skin defines a specific skin type, while dehydrated skin only describes a temporary skin condition. If you suffer from dry skin, you lack essential fats or lipids. Small skin cracks and slight inflammations form on the skin surface, and it feels rough. If your skin's ability to retain moisture is impaired, it undergoes a constant moisture deficiency. It is dehydrated and loses its glow. Your skin feels tight especially after cleansing and feels dried out. In both cases, the skin barrier is in a weakened state. Don't worry: the right skincare products will help you maintain your natural radiance.

Dry Skin: Characteristics & Causes

Your skin feels tight, it itches, and rough or reddened spots appear on the skin surface – the typical characteristics of dry skin. The causes of these small skin damages are often genetically predisposed, but are intensified by internal and external factors. To effectively treat the damage on your skin, you should consider the following factors.

External influences

Weather

Your skin reacts especially to drastic changes in climate. If it is too cold or too hot, your skin has to release more moisture. This loss becomes directly visible on the skin's surface. A feeling of dryness on the skin is often a problem in winter because the cold temperatures constrict the blood vessels, causing your skin to be less well supplied with blood. Strong wind or too much dust in the atmosphere can also wear away the protective fat film and reduce its protective function. The result: your skin feels dry.

Skin care

Less is more – especially when caring for skin that feels dry. Overcare often has the opposite effect and you intensify the conditions on the skin's surface. For example, you should only use mild and gentle products for facial cleansing. The horny layer of your skin is already thin and less robust, so it cannot tolerate aggressive treatments.

Pollutants

In everyday life, your skin is exposed to pollutants in the air, including exhaust gases and fine dust. The particles adhering to the pollutants settle on your skin or penetrate your pores. Particularly dangerous are the small particles, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin due to their size.

Sun exposure

If your skin is exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays over an extended period, the symptoms on your skin surface intensify. The affected areas become tighter, redden, and can hurt. Due to the already weakened skin barrier, the harmful rays can penetrate unhindered into the deeper layers of the skin.

Internal influences:

Biological age

As you age, your skin changes: its moisture content decreases. Especially women often experience a change in skin type over the course of their lives. This is mainly due to hormonal changes, such as pregnancy. As you get older, the skin retains less moisture and the fat content of your skin also decreases.

sweat

Sweating during sports or in summer temperatures is a natural process of the body to regulate heat balance. The short-term loss of fluids and salts quickly becomes visible on your skin. It reddens, feels tight, and can even become wrinkled. It is important to thoroughly wash off the sweat film, as it opens the pores and allows bacteria and dirt to penetrate the skin. Also, make sure to supply your body with enough water in such situations.

Nicotine

Smoking harms your health and your skin. In many smokers, the skin appears pale, dry, and gray – it lacks the natural glow. The reason for this is nicotine and the toxins contained in tobacco. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin, and the red blood cells transport less oxygen and nutrients to your skin. You get a dull complexion, and your skin loses its vitality. Additionally, cigarette smoke contains fine particles that settle on your skin and can lead to clogged pores.

Alcohol

Alcohol dries out your skin. The alcohol quickly spreads through the blood in your body. A small part can be broken down through the sweat glands and consequently through your skin. It not only deprives the skin of water but also important nutrients that are crucial for healthy skin. Frequent sweating while consuming alcohol also causes the skin to dry out more easily. If your skin is already irritated, it reacts more sensitively to excessive alcohol consumption and is more prone to inflammation.

Stress

It is well known that your skin is a reflection of your inner self. Constant stress without breaks affects your nerves and hormones, and consequently your skin condition. The lipid barrier of your skin is attacked: the moisture balance is disrupted and the gland functions are impaired. Your skin dries out and loses its natural glow.

Dry skin can be treated quickly and effectively with the right care products.

The right care for dry skin: products & tips

Is your complexion dull and lacking glow? The signs of dry skin cause an uneven skin texture but can be successfully treated with the right skincare products and a tailored care routine. Less is more – this also applies to caring for dry skin. Provide your skin with the essential nutrients it lacks and revive your natural radiance. Which products and active ingredients can help you with this, you will find below.

Which active ingredients help in the treatment of dry skin?

Dry skin is constantly slightly irritated due to the small skin damages on the skin surface, so it is important to pay attention to the ingredients of your skincare products in order not to further aggravate the existing irritations. The following active ingredients are ideal for treating dry skin:

• High-dose TECMi!® Retinol
• Vitamin B3/Niacinamide
• Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid
• AHA fruit acids
• BHA/Salicylic acid
• MARULA ÖL
• Panthenol
• Amino acids
• Squalane
• Lactate buffer
• Ectoin®
• Extremoin®
• Oligo-Hyaluron
• DayMoist CLR™
• Acetylglucosamin
• ProRenew COMPLEX CLR™
• SyriCalm™ CLR
• SIMLIFT™
• ALDAVINE™
• AZECLAIR™
• DEFENSIL®-PLUS
• Symreboot™ L19

Recommendation: The deep-acting TECMi!® deep technology

Effective active ingredients and the right product formulation are fundamental prerequisites for the best possible care of your skin. For the ingredients to fully develop their effect, it is especially important that they reach the deeper layers of the skin to achieve the desired care effect. The products of DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare with the unique TECMi!® deep technology solve this problem. It is a revolutionary molecular encapsulation system that transports individual active ingredients into deeper skin layers and releases them there.

In the skincare products RED, NIGHT, and DAY, the active ingredient retinol is even encapsulated twice. With the double encapsulation, the active ingredient reaches the deeper skin layers in pure form and at a significantly higher concentration, where it unfolds its full effect. The innovative TECMi!® deep technology is suitable for all skin types, as the outermost skin layer is protected and no unwanted side effects occur.

TECMi!® encapsulated Retinol

Conventional Retinol

Cleansing is an important part of an effective care routine. To free yourself from excess skin flakes and accumulated dirt, we recommend using gentle and mild cleansing products. This ensures thorough cleansing and protects your skin from further irritation. You can safely use the following products from DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare for your facial cleansing.

CLEAN

CLEAN is a mild facial cleansing gel with active protection. The cleansing gel provides moisture and simultaneously protects the skin barrier. The contained vitamin B5 active ingredient is specifically treated with the TECMi!® encapsulation technology and frees your skin from dirt without drying it out. The active ingredient combination of CLEAN has a soothing and itch-relieving effect on your skin and also helps stabilize your pH value. The gentle cleansing gel can be used for facial cleansing in the morning and evening.

TONE.S

TONE.S is a cleansing toner with salicylic acid and ensures deeply purified skin thanks to TECMi!®-BHA. The contained salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory effects and strengthens the skin barrier. Its effect is enhanced by the special TECMi!® encapsulation. In this process, the active ingredient is delivered to the deeper skin layers and can unfold its full potential. TONE.S also contains a highly concentrated lactate buffer, which has a particularly hydrating effect on your skin and promotes the skin's own moisture retention. The toner is ideal for daily facial cleansing – morning and evening.

Important: Make sure that TONE.S is fully absorbed, as only then can the contained salicylic acid and other active ingredients develop their full effect. Do not wash off after use.

PEEL

PEEL is a gentle and natural peeling. It reliably cleanses your complexion and protects it from moisture loss. PEEL is completely free of microplastics and the contained peeling particles are 100% natural in origin. The active ingredients in PEEL are optimally coordinated. Thanks to the highly effective ingredients, it also helps reduce dryness wrinkles and reliably removes dead skin flakes that further dry out your skin. You can use PEEL once daily.

More tips for cleansing dry skin

Follow these tips for your facial cleansing to achieve the best possible results.

• Take your time and massage the care into your face in circular motions. This promotes the blood circulation of your skin and stimulates cell activity.
• Always use lukewarm water for washing – water that is too hot can cause unnecessary irritation to your skin.
• Always use a clean towel and avoid aggressive rubbing when drying the skin.

The right care products for dry skin

After thoroughly cleansing your face, you should ensure that your skin is supplied with the right ingredients during the following care to get rid of the unwanted signs of dry skin. The product formulation is also crucial for ideal care effects in both day and night care. Get your glow back and use the following products after your daily cleansing.

DAY

DAY protects and nourishes your skin throughout the day. The intelligent active ingredient complex strengthens the skin's natural barrier function, stabilizes the pH value, and gives your skin vitality. In addition to the TECMi!® retinol, DAY contains many other active ingredients that ensure radiant, beautiful skin. Ectoin protects your skin from UV radiation and dryness, and the also included vitamin B3 stimulates your skin's collagen production and makes it supple – as a result, it feels less dry immediately. The evidence-based ingredients are carefully coordinated and optimally support your skin throughout the day. You can use DAY daily after your morning cleansing.

SERUM

SERUM is an oligo-hyaluron serum that improves the skin's moisture retention and stabilizes the skin barrier. The light texture of the serum feels pleasant on the skin and absorbs quickly. What makes SERUM special is the oligo-hyaluron, a basic building block of hyaluronic acid, which penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin due to its small size. It also contains acetylglucosamine, a moisturizing agent that intensely hydrates the lower skin layer. You can integrate SERUM into your daily skincare routine – and the special thing about our SERUM: you use it after the cream, as the patented active ingredient Syricalm it contains leaves an immediate tightening film on the skin and reduces fine lines after just 5 minutes.

NIGHT/RED

NIGHT and RED are effective skincare products that you can use in the evening after cleansing. NIGHT is a deep-acting TECMi!® retinol night cream that helps your skin retain moisture. Another effective active ingredient is Vitamin B3, which strengthens your skin's self-defense mechanisms. RED is a skin-renewing face cream that can be used in the evening instead of NIGHT. In addition to the active ingredient superhero retinol, our special skin booster contains Extremoin, which reduces the feeling of tightness and dryness on your skin in the long term. Both skincare products are unusually gentle and effective because they penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin through TECMi!® technology and can fully develop their effect there.

Info: It is completely normal for slight redness to occur at the beginning and for your skin to peel. Unlike other skincare products for dry skin, which usually provide additional moisture to the skin, causing the skin to get used to it and stop producing moisture on its own, the double-encapsulated TECMI! retinol contained in Doctor Mi! medical skincare leads to a real change in the skin. Your skin learns (again) to renew itself, but it first has to get used to the active ingredients – this can take up to 6-12 weeks. When using retinol products, you should not use any other skincare products.

Care set for dry skin: The DOCTOR Mi! GLOW SET

Make your skin glow with the products from DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare. With our GLOW SET, you provide your skin with the right ingredients for a natural glow. It contains both gentle cleansing products as well as effective care products for day and night. The GLOW products are excellent for dry skin and help you to break free from a dull complexion and regain a healthy radiance.

Tip: See for yourself the high effectiveness of the products from DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare with our before-and-after slider.

Further tips and concrete application recommendations for dry skin

In addition to the right care products and a coordinated care routine, you can counteract dry skin through simple measures in everyday life. Below you will find more tips to help you regain your natural glow.

Sun protection

By using a sun protection factor of 50+, you not only slow down the skin aging process but also ideally protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays to which you are exposed daily. If you have dry skin, you should apply a sun protection factor of 50+ all year round to support your skin's protective function and additionally protect your skin from sun-induced dryness.

Drink plenty

The required amount of fluid is individual, but you should always make sure never to be thirsty, because then you are already in deficit. 1.5-3 liters daily is a rough guideline. Your skin consists mostly of water: for its metabolism to function optimally, it depends on moisture. By drinking a lot, you can sustainably support skin functions. If your skin loses too much moisture, its natural protective functions also deteriorate. The required amount of fluid should be considered individually, but you should always ensure never to be thirsty, because then you are already experiencing a fluid deficiency. 1.5-3 liters of fluid daily is a rough guideline. Instead of water, you can also safely drink unsweetened tea. Especially beneficial for the skin are selected herbal teas such as chamomile, lavender, or fennel.

Nutrition

A healthy and balanced diet not only has a positive effect on your body but also on your skin. In addition to the selected active ingredients in skincare products, it is also important to supply your skin with nourishing vitamins and minerals to achieve a healthy complexion. The following foods are especially helpful for dry skin:

• Fish, such as salmon or tuna, contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids that can have a positive effect on a beautiful complexion.
• Cabbage and berries stop dryness wrinkles. They contain vitamin C, an effective free radical scavenger. The well-known anti-aging vitamin also stimulates the formation of new skin cells and alleviates the symptoms of dry skin.
• Pineapple contains AHA acids, which increase collagen density and improve the quality of elastic fibers.

relaxation

Constant stress in everyday life can demonstrably cause damage to your skin. If your skin is in an irritated state, you should pay special attention to reducing your stress level. Take enough time to relax – it has a positive effect on your body and your skin. Pay particular attention to getting a healthy amount of sleep.

Sport

In addition to a balanced diet, regular exercise is also essential for a radiant, healthy complexion. Sweaty sports boost the production of lipids and stimulate blood circulation.

Sauna

A visit to the sauna is especially helpful for dry skin. The hot temperatures increase blood circulation in the skin, allowing it to absorb important nutrients better. Regular sauna visits can also strengthen the skin's protective barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Skin & Proper Care

Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about dry skin and proper care.

• Does retinol help in the treatment of dry skin?

  The active ingredient retinol is generally known as the anti-aging agent. But it can do much more. Retinol-containing skincare products stabilize the pH value of your skin, help regulate skin metabolism, support the skin barrier protection, and promote moisture retention. This way, the super skin hero can also help you treat dry skin. You should definitely pay attention to the product formulation. All products from DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare that contain retinol are TECMi!® double-encapsulated and can therefore—unlike conventional retinol—be delivered into the deeper layers of the skin.

• How do I protect my skin from dryness in summer?

  In summer, there are a variety of factors you should consider to protect your skin from dryness. Due to warm temperatures, the body sweats more and loses moisture. Make sure to drink enough water so that the loss does not become visible on your skin. Additionally, you should use a sun protection factor of 50+ to optimally protect your skin from strong sun exposure.

• Can I prevent dry skin by drinking a lot of water?

  It is important that you drink enough water. However, simply increasing your water intake alone cannot protect your skin from dryness. If your skin is in a very dry condition, you can achieve a visible improvement in your skin's appearance through conscious nutrition, stress reduction, regular exercise, and a tailored skincare routine.

• What should one pay special attention to in the daily care routine?

  In your morning and evening skincare routine, you should pay attention to thorough facial cleansing. The cleansing products CLEAN, TONE.S, and PEEL are ideal for this. To achieve the desired care effects, you should always use gentle products for cleansing to avoid further irritation. Sometimes less is more – this also applies to the care of dry skin. Overcare of the skin can often lead to unwanted results. If you provide your skin with the right active ingredients, nothing will stand in the way of your natural glow!

Make your skin glow – with DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare

Dry skin looks tired and dull, and the natural glow is missing. DOCTOR Mi! medical skincare relies on clinically proven active ingredients that ensure a smooth complexion and awaken the radiance of your skin. The highly effective care products stimulate your skin cells in the lower skin layer and provide vitality to your skin.

Dr. Miriam Rehbein

Dr. Miriam Rehbein is a licensed specialist in dermatology as well as the founder and product developer of Doctor Mi! medical skincare. As a recognized expert in skincare, she not only shares her expertise with colleagues at conferences and training sessions but also treats patients in her Munich practice. With Doctor Mi! medical skincare, Dr. Miriam Rehbein has created a skincare line based on her many years of experience working with patients, which pursues one main goal: to help the skin help itself.