Dry Skin Analysis

What is dry skin?

Dry skin is caused by excessive or rapid loss of moisture from the skin. Several factors contribute to dry skin:

• Impaired barrier function of the stratum corneum (the outer layer of the skin) is perhaps the most significant cause of moisture loss from the skin
• Exposure to dry environments (i.e., those caused by air conditioning, arid environments or low humidity during the winter months) will leach out moisture from the skin
• Heredity may contribute to dry skin
• Environmental factors (air pollution, sun light, make-up)
• Certain dermatological conditions such as Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff of the face) and Psoriasis
• Normal aging of the skin reduces the barrier function
• Stress