Protocol for Dry Skin

What is a dry skin?

Dry skin is often associated with sensitive skin, because keeping moisture in your skin from the inside becomes difficult to retain. In general, sensitive skin refers to the skin condition that easily breaks out in rashes, gets blotchy red, burns or stings. Dry skin can be influenced by factors such as:

• Extreme climates and inappropriate protection from them
• Climate changes outdoors and indoors
• Cold temperature, cold wind and low humidity especially during the winter
• Low humidity inside with certain types of heaters and air conditioners
• Sun exposure and inappropriate sun protection: the heat of the sun dries out the skin by reducing the natural oils in the skin. This can lead to flaky skin with premature wrinkles.
• Using the wrong products for your skin type: o Using products containing irritant actives: retinol, AHA, etc. o Over-washing with inappropriate cleansers, tonics, soaps, etc.
• Life style and diet with a lack of essential fatty acids - Skin disorders: eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea dermatitis, rosacea