Anti-imperfection care for dry skin: Our selection

Redness, feelings of tightness, constant discomfort... dry skin affects many people, both in summer and winter, as temperature variations cause a major imbalance in the skin. At this dry skin can be added to a multitude of imperfections on the face - blackheads, a dull complexion and uneven skin tone. Skin care then becomes a real ordeal, as it needs to be nourished and moisturized while limiting the appearance of these imperfections. Beauty Decoded offers advice on how to improve the general condition of your skin, and reveals its selection of anti-imperfection skincare products for dry skin.

Why use an anti-blemish treatment?

While drug treatment is sometimes necessary for imperfections such as severe acne, a rigorous beauty routine can be highly effective and considerably improve the health of your skin.

Facial imperfections

Visit imperfections that affect your skin can take many forms, many of which are manifestations of acne:

• Closed comedones are whiteheads, also known as microcysts, which appear due to an accumulation of sebum in the pilosebaceous gland.
• Open comedones are the famous blackheads, caused by a deposit of melanin which creates a plug responsible for clogging the pores.
• Hyperseborrhea refers to the shiny, oily appearance of skin due to dilated pores. This type of imperfection mainly affects the T-zone of the face: forehead, nose and chin.
• Acne pimples or pustules, which contain pus.
• Papules are inflammatory pimples with no pus.
• Pigment spots, also known as brown spots or age spots, are caused by an alteration in skin color. They generally appear after an overproduction of melanin pigments.

It's sometimes difficult to accept the appearance of these imperfections on your face. To remedy this, we strongly recommend the use of an anti-blemish skin care product adapted to your dry skin and skin problems.

Active ingredients to look for in an anti-blemish skin care product

While there are many anti-blemish products on the market, not all are equally effective. To find the ideal skin care product for your face, there are certain active ingredients to choose from:

• Salicylic acid purifies, soothes and gently exfoliates your skin. This compound helps to unclog pores, reducing the production of blackheads and pimples. It also helps reduce signs of skin inflammation such as redness.
• In addition to its anti-aging properties, glycolic acid tightens skin texture, restoring radiance to the complexion. What's more, this natural active ingredient reduces the signs of premature skin aging, such as pigmentation spots.
• Hyaluronic acid smoothes your skin, plumping it and deeply moisturizing it.
• Vitamin C is a powerful healing and antioxidant agent.

Other active ingredients such as Centella Asiatica, polyphenols, aloe vera, clay and retinol are also effective in combating skin imperfections.

How to choose an anti-blemish skin care product for dry skin?

The right anti-blemish treatment for you depends mainly on your skin type and what you want to correct. That's why it's vital to make the right diagnosis of your face, which will enable you to precisely define your needs.

• To thoroughly cleanse your skin and provide a healthy base for the rest of your skincare routine, opt for a cleansing gel or lotion.
• To soothe your sensitive skin and reduce redness, a niacinamide-based treatment repairs your epidermis.
• Want to get rid of your dull complexion? Fruit acids like salicylic acid and glycolic acid remove dead skin cells for a brighter complexion.
• For dry skin, an anti-sebum treatment is recommended, combined with a cream to restore the cutaneous barrier.
• A treatment enriched with shea butter or vegetable oils will help repair skin that suffers from desquamation (peeling skin).

Finally, before starting your ritual, don't forget to remove all the impurities your skin has accumulated.

Our selection of anti-imperfection skincare products for dry skin

Discover the products chosen by Beauty Decoded to help you find the ideal skincare product for your face.

Cleansing care

Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil developed by Iunik is 94% composed of natural plant oils: jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, walnut oil, canola oil, cananga flower oil and calendula flower oil. Vegan and not tested on animals, this cleansing oil soothes and moisturizes the skin while reducing blackheads.

Primary care

• Clinical Treatment 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol by Paula's Choice

Used in the evening, this product offers powerful anti-aging active ingredients that reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and diminish dark spots often caused by overexposure to the sun. What's more, its formula enriched with Bakuchiol naturally soothes the skin, and its peptides stimulate collagen production: skin is thus toned for a more radiant complexion.

Skin Perfecting 2 % BHA Exfoliating gel:

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Gel is a Paula's Choice product that treats and reduces pimple inflammation. It combines active botanical ingredients with salicylic acid (BHA) to take care of imbalances on your face suffering from blackheads, enlarged pores or oily areas.

• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% by The Ordinary

Concentrated in vitamins and minerals, this skin care product regulates sebum production and tightens pores. It soothes cutaneous inflammation in dry skin and slows the appearance of imperfections.

• Face vinegar by Gallinée

Suitable for both sensitive and oily skin, this lotion is made with 96% of naturally-sourced ingredients, including apple vinegar infused with hibiscus. Purifying and protective, this face vinegar has exfoliating properties that promote cell renewal. It also helps reduce scars left by acne pimples.

Moisturizing care

Sébium Hydra by Bioderma is a nourishing, soothing cream that's ideal for acne-prone skin undergoing dermatological treatment. It moisturizes signs of cutaneous dryness without greasing your skin, and relieves tightness and flaking.

If you're interested in a product, remember to test it beforehand on a defined area of your skin, to check whether it's tolerant or, on the contrary, too sensitive. Need advice on your dry, blemish-prone skin? Don't hesitate to consult a professional.