"Rajul describes textbook transepidermal water loss, essentially losing water from the skin, made worse by exposure to wind, cold and seasonal shifts. To support all-day comfort and barrier strength, her moisturiser needs both humectants, which help keep skin moist, and lipid-replenishing ingredients, to support the skin barrier."
"Being half Indian, I'm prone to dry skin anyway. If I didn't moisturise my arms and legs as well as my face and neck every day, I'd be in real trouble."
"I wear fairly light makeup; a pressed powder or a tinted moisturiser if I want something a bit fancier. I use a foaming face wash and a gel day-moisturiser. I also use a Boots factor 50 on top."
"In winter in Norfolk, we get these drying winds, as well as the cold and wet. Dryness is a huge factor for my skin."
Rajul manages her skin care routine while working as a garden designer in Norwich, balancing outdoor exposure with indoor tasks. Each day involves preparatory skincare like a foaming face wash, gel moisturiser, and sun protection. Despite her efforts, she faces skin dryness attributed to environmental factors and her heritage. Postnatal depression worsened her skin condition, leading to a deeper understanding of her needs. Expert advice suggests using moisturisers with humectants and lipid-replenishing ingredients to maintain hydration and skin barrier support.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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