I've noticed my skin becoming flaky after using the La Roche-Posay face wash for oily skin. How can I address this sudden change?

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Xolvie
Xolvie Resolution Specialist November 16, 2023 1:58 pm

The sudden change might be because of the fact that strong products that remove oil can dry out the skin and make it flaky and dry. We offer you to think about these options:
- Lessen How Often You Wash Your Face: Don't wash your face too often, as this can make the skin even more dry. Choose a more balanced way to clean up.
- Immediate Moisturization: Use light serums and moisturizers right away after washing your face. This helps the skin keep its moisture and keeps it from drying out too much.
- Pick skin care products that are made from natural ingredients and have humectants in them. Humectants, such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid, draw in and hold onto water, which helps keep skin moist.
- Stay Hydrated: To keep your skin hydrated all over, drink a lot of water. Skin that is healthy needs to be hydrated from the inside out.
- Regular Exercise: Doing regular exercise will make you sweat, which will help your skin get rid of toxins. Sweating is good for keeping your skin healthy.
- Healthy Diet: Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet because nutrition is very important for skin health.
- Minimal Makeup: Use less makeup, especially mascara and eye shadow that can dry out your skin.
- Managing stress: Stress can hurt the health of your skin. Do things that make you feel less stressed for your health.
- Natural Skincare: If you want to take a gentler approach to your skincare routine, think about using natural ingredients.


Always keep in mind that getting balanced and healthy skin takes time, and sticking to a gentle skincare routine can help it last. If the flakiness doesn't go away or gets worse, seeing a dermatologist may help you with specific advice for your skin.

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