The Causes of Dry Skin
In addition to genetic factors, dry skin can be caused by external environmental influences such as:
- Weather: Cold weather, low humidity, or exposure to sunlight. Sitting in air conditioning for long periods can also cause skin to lose moisture and become dry.
- Dehydration: Drinking insufficient water, inadequate nutrient intake (vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B2, fats, zinc…), consuming hot foods (fried, grilled…).
- Excessive water exposure: Washing your face with hot water, or frequent exposure to cleansing agents. Using cosmetics: Using low-quality products or excessive use of cosmetics.
- Psychological factors: Stress, excessive thinking, sadness, sleeplessness.
The Skincare Routine for Plump and Radiant Dry Skin
Step 1: Makeup removal

Makeup removal is always necessary at the end of the day when your face has been exposed to dirt, oil, and remaining layers of products.
Step 2: Cleansing with a facial cleanser

For dry skin, using facial cleansers with high cleansing properties will worsen the condition. Instead, you should choose neutral facial cleansers with a pH of about 5.5, which will help cleanse your skin while maintaining its natural moisture.
Step 3: Exfoliation
Just washing your face with a cleanser every day is not enough. Cleansing only removes dirt and surface sebum from the skin, without exfoliating or stimulating the production of new cells like exfoliation does.

Proper exfoliation will thoroughly remove the layers of dead skin cells clinging to your skin, helping to unclog pores and even out your skin tone.
For exfoliating dry skin, you should choose exfoliators that contain AHA, which will be a lifesaver for your skin and should only be used once a week.
Step 4: Toner
Toner is an essential step in dry skin care. It will provide additional moisture to the skin after the cleansing steps.

Not only using toner traditionally, Korean girls also have a 7-step skincare tip using toner to maximize moisturizing effects.
Step 5: Facial mist

Facial mist is a method of instantly providing minerals and moisture to the skin. The ingredients of moisturizing mists contain many essential nutrients, especially for dry skin.
Step 6: Use oil-based serum
Serums with oil-based or essence-type formulas have a layered structure with water at the bottom and an oil layer on top.

Therefore, this line of products is considered to have 2-in-1 effects. Not only saving costs for 2 different products, but it also ensures the same skincare effects.
Step 7: Moisturizing cream for dry skin
Moisturizers are an important step, providing essential nutrients to the skin and acting as a moisturizing barrier to retain the effects of the previous skincare steps.

Maintaining the habit of using moisturizers will help you have smooth, soft skin without peeling.
Step 8: Protect your skin with sunscreen

Lastly, it is important to protect your skin from factors such as UV rays and dirt. Choosing a suitable sunscreen for dry skin will help soothe your skin and ensure that the moisturizing effects of the previous steps are not quickly lost. And remember to apply sunscreen properly for the highest effectiveness.