Dry patches on face: help!

[Wendi33]

 

Hi!! I can really use some help on how to get rid of these dry patches on my face 🥺. They recently just started forming and I have tried a few things but it hasn't helped. 

Has anyone experienced this before? I do live in the midwest and the cold weather could have played a part in it. However, this has never happened before and it looks even worse when I attempt to put make-up on. 

Thank you in advance!

 

[WinglessOne]

Hi @Wendi33 ! Couple questions: 

1. What's your current skincare routine (brand + product names)? 
2. What things have you already tried to address the dry patches? 

To help those patches heal, try a thick petrolatum-based balm like Aquaphor Ointment or CeraVe Healing Balm. Petrolatum is pretty much the most occlusive (hydration-sealing) moisturizing ingredient you can put on your face. It'll promote healing and act as a temporary skin barrier for the damaged parts of your skin. You don't have to apply it to your whole face; you can put a thin layer just on your dry patches. Make sure your skin is damp before you apply the balm so it can seal in hydration. 

I asked about your skincare routine because the dryness might be caused by something you normally use. You might need to stop using whatever that is.