Dry and cold weather, low humidity, exposure to wind and sun, and excessive heat can all contribute to skin dryness. These conditions can strip our skin of its natural oils and moisture, leading to dryness.
As we age, our skin's capacity to retain moisture declines. Natural oils and hyaluronic acid production reduces, resulting in dry and less supple skin.
Using soaps, cleansers, or body washes that contain harsh ingredients can disrupt our skin's natural pH balance and strip away its natural oils, leading to dryness.
Frequent exposure to hot water can strip our skin of its natural oils and disrupt its moisture barrier, resulting in dryness. Prolonged time spent in hot showers or baths can worsen the issue.
Washing the skin excessively can remove its natural oils, leading to dryness. This is particularly true when using hot water or harsh cleansers.
Some medications, such as diuretics, antihistamines, and acne treatments, can cause skin dryness as a side effect. These medications may reduce our skin's natural oil production or affect its moisture balance.
Skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis can disrupt our skin's moisture barrier, leading to dryness, redness, and irritation. These conditions may result from genetic factors, allergies, or immune system dysfunction.
Inadequate water intake can affect our skin's hydration levels. When the body is dehydrated, it prioritises supplying water to essential organs over the skin, leading to dryness.
Heated indoor environments during the winter and air-conditioned spaces in the summer can cause the air to become dry. Prolonged exposure to these conditions can contribute to skin dryness.
Contact with harsh chemicals like chlorine in swimming pools, cleaning agents, or certain beauty products can cause dryness. These chemicals can disrupt our skin's protective barrier and lead to moisture loss.
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