Dry Skin

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This is where someone will not be producing enough barrier lipids to retain moisture within their skin or their sebaceous oil is reduced genetically leading to: dryness 

  Cracked

Flaky skin

Rough texture that you can feel

This is generally all over the face and body.

Can be itchy due to skin being tight and dry.

Micro needling or chemical peels would be great as they will hydrate and help the skin to hydrate through skin regeneration which will also slough off dead skin allowing moisturisers better penetration

 To treat dry skin not only do you need to hydrate but removal of dead skin is important. consider medical grade ingredients to replenish lipids , Ceramides and GAGS which are your water cells 

•Avoid hot baths or showers.

•Consider swimming or exercise.

•Use hydrating moisturisers on body and face.

•Exfoliate to remove excess dead/dry skin.

•Consider your cleanse/ shower gel needs to be PH balanced.

•Avoid excessive heating or air conditioning.

•What area of the face is dry?

•Do you experience dryness on the body also?

•How long have you experienced the dryness for?

•Does your skin ever get flaky?

•Do you suffer from any skin conditions?

•Do you apply a heavy moisturiser or apply during the day?

•Do you experience any itchiness?