How to Get Dry Skin Under Control: Your Path to Healthy, Glowing Skin

When your skin no longer feels like your own

Tight, flaky, itchy?
Dry skin isn’t just uncomfortable – it can affect your mood, confidence, and sense of well-being.

The Causes of Dry Skin

1. Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)

When your skin barrier is weakened (by hot water, soaps, air conditioning, or pollution), moisture escapes faster than it can be replenished.

2. Low Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)

NMF pulls moisture from the environment into your skin. Levels vary by season and are genetically determined.

3. Aquaporin Deficiency

Aquaporins are tiny water channels in your skin cells. People with dry skin often have just 45% of the normal amount – making hydration harder.

4. Lipid Barrier Disruption

Your skin needs ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol to seal in moisture. A lack of these lipids weakens the skin’s protective layer.

The Solution: Nourish, Hydrate, Protect

1. Seal in Moisture with Natural Oils

• Jojoba oil

• Coconut oil

• Sunflower seed oil
  These strengthen the barrier and reduce water loss.

2. Add Hydration

• Glycerin & hyaluronic acid attract moisture and bind it into your skin.

3. Hydrate from Within

• Drink 2+ liters of water daily

• Eat water-rich foods (cucumber, tomatoes, melon)

• Reduce dehydrating habits (e.g. alcohol, caffeine)

Dry Skin Care Tips

• Avoid hot showers – opt for lukewarm water

• Moisturize morning and night

• Use alcohol-free skincare

• Incorporate moments of selfcare to reduce stress

Because beautiful skin starts when you start listening to what it needs.