In winter, the cold and dry heated air; in summer, the heat and air conditioning; as well as stress or an unbalanced diet. Many factors can lead to dry skin. Sensitive skin, in particular, often tends to be dry. This can also lead to itching or a feeling of tightness – neither of which is pleasant. In this article, you’ll learn what you can do about sensitive and dry skin and how to prevent it.

Signs of Dry Facial Skin

As mentioned, dry skin can lead to itching and a feeling of tightness. Other signs include cracks or flakes on your skin, as well as redness and generally a rough skin surface. Often, you'll first notice dry patches around the eye area or on the cheeks. In winter, the lips are particularly affected. Especially when your skin is dry, it is often more sensitive and reacts poorly to products with colorants or perfume. Since your skin's barrier function is disrupted by dryness, pollutants can penetrate more easily. All the more reason to take good care of your facial skin!

The Right Care for Sensitive Facial Skin: What Helps Against Dry Men's Skin?

A peculiarity of male facial skin is that it is (mostly) shaved. This is an additional external factor that should not be underestimated. To prevent issues, you should adopt a good shaving routine. Depending on your beard type, beard care will take more or less time. You can influence the internal factors quite well yourself.

Sufficient water intake, especially if you sweat a lot, less (or no) alcohol and nicotine, and a balanced diet are already half the battle. Foods rich in vitamins C and E are particularly important for healthy skin. Oatmeal, salmon, tomatoes, spinach, bananas, and walnuts, for example, are very rich in vitamin B7. Nuts and seeds also contain a lot of vitamin E. Feel free to also reach for orange fruits and vegetables, as your skin will benefit from the beta-carotene they contain.
You can also influence external factors to a certain extent. To protect your skin from the sun, we recommend daily use of sunscreen or a day cream with SPF - this not only protects against skin damage but also against wrinkles and premature skin aging.

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By now you should be aware of the importance of a good face cream. If you want to do something really good for your skin, then in addition to day and night care, you should also use a moisturizing eye care product. Our Eye Revitalizer with caffeine and organic retinol not only reduces dark circles and wrinkles but also hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier with the glycerin it contains. Apricot kernel oil nourishes, moisturizes, and protects against dryness.

The Perfect Face Care Routine

Our skin is exposed to many environmental pollutants, especially during the day and in the city. But even on vacation, whether by the sea or in the mountains, it is exposed to strong temperatures, such as heat or cold, heating, and air conditioning. All the fine dust, sweat, sebum, sunscreen residue, and much more must first be removed with thorough cleansing. Without this, your facial skin will not be receptive to all subsequent, nourishing products, which would be a shame. Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, every facial skin needs care. And this small routine doesn't have to take an hour and involve dozens of products. Instead, invest in a few high-quality and effective products. This saves time and nerves. A good face wash that doesn't dry out the skin, a day and night cream tailored to your needs, and - if you wear a beard - a high-quality beard oil.
Here's what a perfect facial care routine can look like: