People with dry, sensitive skin often avoid treatments, fearing they’ll worsen dryness. But this isn’t true. Treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all. While some aren’t ideal for dry skin, many options exist. Treatments are crucial for all skin types. For dry, sensitive skin, they may heal and rebalance your skin.
Without proper care, dry skin can toughen. Think of a grape dehydrating into a raisin. Your skin reacts similarly: drying out makes it dull, increasing fine lines and wrinkles.
Fortunately, many facial treatments heal dryness and restore hydration.
A Note on Exfoliation
Avoid over-exfoliating reactive dry skin, but don’t skip it. Removing dead skin helps products absorb better, balancing and hydrating skin.
At-home exfoliation is possible, but choose products carefully. Beads or crushed particles can damage skin. Safer options include exfoliating cleansers with glycolic acid, lactic acid, or enzymes.
Still, professional treatments are irreplaceable. Skincare experts find the right solutions for dry skin, ensuring lasting hydration.
Here are top professional treatments for dry facial skin:
HydraFacial
This “wet” hydrating facial uses a machine. It cleanses, exfoliates, and extracts clogged pores. Then it infuses serums with antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.
Skin rehydrates, feeling smoother, plumper, and brighter. Schedule every 2 weeks or monthly. Perfect before events—skin looks radiant immediately.
Dermaplaning
Licensed professionals perform this treatment. They use a scalpel to remove vellus hair and dead skin from the face and neck.
Removing this layer lets products penetrate deeper. Skin appears less dull and dry, softening fine lines. Better absorption rehydrates skin and regulates oil production.
Dermaplaning pairs well with:
SkinCeuticals Micropeel Sensitive
This superficial peel combines lactic acid and niacin. It exfoliates, polishes, decongests, and reduces sun damage—without skin peeling afterward.
Pair it with dermaplaning for best results. A hydrating mask follows the peel, absorbing better after dermaplaning.
Get this peel every 4–6 weeks.
Key Takeaways
- Routine matters: Commit to regular treatments.
- Home care is vital: Avoid drying products like gel cleansers or alcohol toners. Use serums and lotions with peptides and hyaluronic acid.
- Always wear sunscreen.
