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Dry skin is a skin problem that many people experience. Having more or less annoying side effects: redness, scales, tightness, irritation etc., dry skin can appear all over the body but it can also be localized in a specific region, and in particular on the forehead. But then how to explain it? And what to do to fight against dry skin especially on the forehead? We will try to answer these questions by first seeing the causes responsible for dry skin on the forehead. Then, we will continue by seeing the solutions to avoid or relieve dry skin on the forehead. 

Causes of dry skin on the forehead

Dry skin is caused by the weakening of the skin's protective barrier, which is made up of an oily substance and a watery body. This hydrolipidic film acts as a skin barrier in order to ensure the balance of the skin and thus to reduce its dryness. To explain it otherwise, dry skin lack of sebum and water. The effects are that the skin is fragile, sensitive and irritated.

But in this case, What are the factors that cause dry skin on the forehead and not elsewhere?

Several reasons can explain it. The first may be due to the sebaceous glands which produce sebum and therefore the fatty substance that helps maintain the hydrolipidic film. They produce less on the forehead than on other areas of the face. On the other hand, the forehead is a particularly sensitive place and exposed to external stimuli : wicks, bangs or hair that rub, drying hair products that run on the skin of the forehead and weather conditions (cold, pollution, sun, humidity, wind or temperature changes). All of these stimuli will weaken the protective barrier of the skin and thus dry out the skin. 

other factors can disturb the skin's balance and worsen the drier skin on the forehead :

• The products you use and particularly the know which weaken the protective film of the skin. As a result, the skin will lose its water and become dry.
• Hormones, and especially during menopause with the drop in estrogen hormone levels. 
• Lifestyle : cigarettes, coffee, stress, diet, alcohol, sleep and medication.

How to fight against dry skin on the forehead?

To prevent or relieve dry skin on the forehead, it will take to start restore the skin's protective film so as to help it carry out its barrier role and thus prevent dryness of the skin. For this purpose, you will first have to nourish your skin with fatty agents rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Secondly, it will have to be hydrated using compounds derived from water. It will be at the same time very important adopt a good skin routine with good products. And finally to have a good way of life to maintain healthy skin.

Which cosmetics to choose to take care of dry skin on the forehead?

1 - What product should you use to gently cleanse your dry skin?

Adopt very mild soaps with neutral pH for the skin of the body and face. These soaps are designed to avoid irritating, stripping or drying out sensitive and dry skin. They are formulated from non-drying and non-stripping active ingredients.

We advise you Goat's milk soap from Savonnerie du Regagnas suitable for dry skin on the forehead

What are the reasons for adopting it?

Certified organic, it is made without allergens and petrochemical materials (toxic to the skin).
Highly dosed in goat's milk famous for its absolute softness for dry skin.
Designed using the cold saponification method, it contains only 100% natural ingredients that are non-stripping and non-drying for the skin.

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2 - Which creams to take care of dry skin on the forehead?

As stated previously, dry skin is lacking in fat and water. To satisfy his craving for fat, you will need to apply a cream that contains lipids, in other words with nourishing components in order to restore the hydrolipidic film. The nourishing agents that you will find in creams, treatments or serums are vegetable oils or vegetable butters. To satisfy his desire for hydration, you must adopt a cream that contains water-derived agents such as hydrosol, aloe vera or even hyaluronic acid.

To sum up : the formulation of your cosmetic product (s) must be similar to the natural protective film of the skin with an aqueous substance which will satisfy the need for hydration and a fatty substance which will satisfy the lack of fat.

Always make sure select a cream with natural compounds to take care of dry skin on the forehead. Indeed, there are very many creams composed of toxic, irritant, drying and petrochemical substances such as, among others, sulphates, silicones, parabens, quats, preservatives or synthetic fragrances. Beyond presenting toxic health risks, they may weaken your skin and dry it even more. In order to help you choose a good product, we recommend the application INCIbeauty who independently and transparently reviews your products and certifies whether the product is good for you or not.

3 - Skin dryness on the forehead: which effective natural products?

The oily part of the skin allows, among other things, to prevent the water present in the skin from evaporating. It therefore operates as a skin protection barrier. This is why it is essential to provide it with the necessary nutrition with fatty substances.

Products of natural origin, raw and virgin, will be the best allies to nourish and repair your dry skin on the forehead. These products are vegetable oils and vegetable butters. They are to be used as a mask on the skin and to be left as is, without rinsing. The epidermis will naturally drink the product and drink all its benefits. Best natural oils to nourish dry skin are: coconut, wheat germ, argan, sweet almond, avocado, borage and nigella. Regarding vegetable butters, the beurre de karité will be the best one you can find to nourish and restore the imbalance of very dry skin on the forehead. This is because it is very rich in saturated fatty acids, which will allow it to deeply nourish the skin and restore the skin's protective film.

Option : You also have the option of combining your oil with highly hydrating aloe vera gel.

Hygiene and good skin routine

With a view toavoiding having too dry skin on the forehead, it is essential to adopt a good skin routine. Simple but effective, the following tips will allow you to hydrate, nourish and strengthen the protective film of your dry skin:

• Cleanse your forehead with lukewarm water daily, morning and evening with a mild soap or moisturizing milk.
• Avoid washing your face with just tap water which dries the skin, and prefer the use of a lotion or a mild milk.
• Avoid haircuts which stimulates the skin of the forehead (frank and wicking).  
• Never forget to remove your makeup before going to bed so that the skin can breathe. For this purpose, prefer the use of a cleansing milk, a vegetable oil such as sweet almond or a dedicated lotion for dry skin.
• Avoid drying or stripping products present both in cosmetics, in soaps but also in shampoos. Indeed, when you apply shampoo, it is often in contact with the skin of the forehead. Thus, they risk drying it up for you. Prefer the use of natural products. 
• Apply a moisturizing day cream and / or moisturizing serum every morning.
• Use a nourishing cream before going to bed.
• Once a week, do a nourishing mask from vegetable oil.

A good way of life against dry skin

In order to take care of the dry skin on the forehead, it is crucial to have a good lifestyle. Indeed, the skin reflects the state of health of our organism. As a result, a poor lifestyle, deficiencies or an internal disorder will always have an impact on the condition of your skin. Different main principles will then have to be observed to take care of your dry skin:

1 - Pay attention to your diet

Be careful not to consume foods containing saturated fats and refined sugars involved in the production of free radicals and toxins in the body. Be careful not to completely remove grease-based products. But choose foods that contain good fats (vegetable fats). Indeed, lipids are essential to avoid dry skin on the forehead. Eat foods rich in antioxidants that prevent premature aging of the body. We recommend that you consume red fruits which are among the foods that contain the most antioxidants and therefore effectively fight free radicals and the aging of skin tissue. Finally, consume foods rich in vitamins, trace elements and proteins which help keep the skin in good condition.

2 - Pay attention to your lifestyle

• Drink daily and at least 1,5l of water per day to properly hydrate your dry skin.
• Avoid cigarettes which is responsible for the degradation of the quality of the skin. Indeed, be aware that the products contained in cigarettes degrade many constituents of the dermis and prevent irrigation of skin tissue. 
• Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and protect your skin as much as possible by wearing a hat, cap and using clothing. Special sunscreen for the face, certified organic and with the maximum of natural ingredients if you can. Indeed, sunscreens are full of chemicals that are also likely to damage your skin.
• Good sleep is necessary for the body to recover and regenerate. Ideally, you should get about eight hours of sleep per night and a minimum of 6 hours.