“I suffer from dry skin due to acne treatment… What should I do?” If you suffer from this skin condition, you should know that you’re not the only one! Most of the people undergoing acne treatments get to deal with skin dryness. Therefore, we bring you this article from The Dermo Lab, in collaboration with the dermatologist and cosmetologist Dr. Aliaa Fekry, to reveal to you the causes of this problem and the steps you must take to keep your skin hydrated during acne treatment.
What Causes Dry Skin When Treating Acne?
Many people suffer from dry skin when undergoing acne treatments. Fret not! This is a common worse-before-better situation. Why though? Most effective acne treatments are the ones that include oral retinoids of which typical side effects are dryness and tightness of skin, lips, and eyes. Acne treatments could also include medicinal creams that contain vitamin A derivatives, which sometimes cause skin peeling and dryness, explains Dr. Alia Fikry.
Hence, the active ingredients in acne treatments are the culprit behind skin dryness. And now that the cause is clearer to you, time to know how to get rid of skin dryness.
Daily Skin Care Routine During Acne Treatment
Besides acne, the last thing you want to deal with is dry, flaky, and tight skin. But don’t worry! Dr. Aliaa Fekry recommends a few steps you can take regularly during your acne treatment to combat skin dryness:
1- Wash your face twice a day with a cleanser designed for oily and combination skin.
2- After cleansing, apply a medicated moisturizer with a fluid texture specifically formulated for oily skin.
3- Before leaving your house, don’t forget to wear sunscreen specifically designed for oily skin. Such sunscreens are oil-free, which means they don’t clog the pores, or cause new pimples.
4- Make sure to drink good amounts of water while taking oral retinoids to prevent dehydration.
One thing to note here, don’t apply any moisturizing home remedies or ingredients to your skin during the treatment period, rather stick to the prescribed medications.
Along with your acne treatments, we suggest you use the following products from Ducray, the leading brand in this field, so your skin can quickly restore its moisture and elasticity:
– Keracnyl Foaming Gel: Wash your face morning and evening with this foaming gel that deeply cleanses acne-prone skin without drying it out. Keracnyl Foaming Gel is the ideal cleanser to use when suffering from dry skin caused by acne treatments.
– Keracnyl Repair cream: After washing your face with Keracnyl Foaming Gel, moisturize your skin with this cream specifically designed for acne-prone skin that has been irritated and dried out by medicinal treatments. Thanks to its proven efficiency in repairing and regenerating the outer membrane of the skin, you’ll notice that your complexion has regained its elasticity and moisture.
Last Updated on April 16, 2024
