Dryness

Dry Skin Debunked

The itch or discomfort, the gritty look, the not-so-smooth finish it gives your makeup…there are many reasons why dry skin is nobody’s friend. But knowledge is a great start, and knowing more about dry skin will help you get your skin the healthy hydration it needs. So we’re throwing some fun facts your way about the common problem of dry skin.

Dry Skin Fact: Skin Often Gets Drier with Age

A lot of people figure out their skin type when they’re young and assume that it’s a constant throughout their lives, but au contraire. It’s very common for your skin type to change, and in particular, it’s common for your skin to get drier as you age. That’s especially true for women because of the changes in hormones when perimenopause and menopause set in. It can catch you off guard if you’ve modeled your skin care routine after the oily or balanced skin you used to have, only to find that at some point it has become chronically dry.

Dry Skin Fact: Skin Dryness Can Be Seasonal

The colder months typically bring drier air, and that air pulls moisture out of your skin, leaving you with skin that is drier in the winter than it is in the spring and summer.

Dry Skin Fact: You Might Not Have Dry Skin but Combination Skin

This is another one that tends to trip up some people. You might see dry skin on your cheeks and think, “Oh yikes, I guess I have dry skin.” But do you really? You might have combination skin instead, which means that some areas of your face are dry (usually the cheeks) while other areas are oilier (usually the T zone – your forehead, nose, and chin). So when you’re choosing skin care products, make sure you survey all of your skin because you might be better served with hydrating products in some areas but oil control products in other areas.

Dry Skin Fact: Dry Skin is More Sensitive Skin

When your skin is too dry, its protective barrier doesn’t work as well. This gives irritants more access to your skin so you’re more likely to get inflammation and breakouts. Treating your dry skin can not only make it more smooth and comfortable but make it less sensitive too.

Dry Skin Fact: Drinking Water Alone Won’t Fix Dry Skin

This is an incredibly common misstep. When you have dry skin, the problem is that your skin’s moisture barrier isn’t keeping the moisture inside your skin as well as it should. Sure, drinking more water will add more hydration to a point, but it will still evaporate quickly and your skin will be dry again.

That’s why topical products are so essential. Moisturizers, serums, and other products for dry skin will repair your moisture barrier so your skin stays consistently more hydrated.

Whether your dry skin is seasonal or year-round, whether it affects your full face or just certain areas, Skin Elite’s abundant selection of products is sure to have the perfect fit to restore your skin’s health and hydration.