HELP!!! flaky forehead =(

[shoeaddict]

hey everyone, im new onto specktra
i just have some skin issues and was wondering if someone here on this site can help =(
my forehead is soo flaky and is noticeable only after i apply my foundation. i try to exfoliate once a week and there has been no improvement. i was told that i have dehydrated skin so i've been using products for that. other than exfoliation i don't know what else to do. are there certain face washes that can help with this? currently i use a gentle cleanser. can anyone please suggest techniques they have to get that glowing skin? do you think its my skin or my foundation that is causing this problem? thanks in advance!!

 

[stacylynne]

try to exfoliate 2x a week. Also for a night cream u may want to use to shea butter on your dryspots, but just a drop.

I had some dry spots on my neck & chin area & I used shea butter as a night cream.

 

[blindpassion]

Id suggest:

use a gentle cleanser,
exfoliate 2x a week,
use a face mask at least once a week,
and the biggest step... MOISTURIZE

! every single day, especially before applying foundation.

Also, if you're using a powder foundation its going to make the problem more noticeable so try and switch to a liquid foundation

possibly a tinted moisturizer.

Finally, make sure to keep your body hydrated, drinking lots of water helps your skin.

Good luck!

 

[shoeaddict]

thanks ladiesss, i will def try that out!!

 

[Blushbaby]

When you cleanse/exfoliate try using a facial brush too.

 

[Zoffe]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion Id suggest: use a gentle cleanser, exfoliate 2x a week, use a face mask at least once a week, and the biggest step... MOISTURIZE ! every single day, especially before applying foundation. Also, if you're using a powder foundation its going to make the problem more noticeable so try and switch to a liquid foundation possibly a tinted moisturizer. Finally, make sure to keep your body hydrated, drinking lots of water helps your skin. Good luck!

Exactly what she said

A matte foundation will make the dry skin more noticeable than a more "dewy" foundation so keep that in mind when you choose your foundation as well

MAC Hyperreal(if your counter/store still has it) or Mineralized satinfinish are good options IMO

 

[FlashBang]

Exactly what everyone here has said.

With the facial cleanser, since its winter and you do have dehydrated skin, try using a cream based cleanser, foaming and gel based cleansers are better for oily skin or summer time.

 

[purrtykitty]

As someone with flaky skin in the winter I exfoliate only once or twice each week to prevent stripping my skin of even more moisture and I switch to a heavy cream moisturizer which I use twice daily. If my skin feels tight after putting my moisturizer on, I use a little bit more. Winter wreaks havoc on my skin.

 

[Luceuk]

I had terrible dry skin on my forehead and the best way to get rid of it is mosturiser, I use a thick night one after I exfoliate twice a week. You have to keep your skin hydrated.

 

[kimmy]

and remember to drink lots and lots and lots of water.

 

[ksanayy]

sometimes i get flaky forehead too but its due to taking hot showers

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by kathweezy sometimes i get flaky forehead too but its due to taking hot showers

Ditto for me...My water is so Hot....My skin is red when I get out...Love it!!

I gently exfoliate with a facial buff and a little origins face cream at night and by morning it's all better

Also if I wear caps or scarfs alot...it contributes to it...