Cases of dry skin, or xeroderma as it is known in medical terms, are quite common . It is estimated that there are about 230 million people worldwide with this problem. If you are one of them, you will see that it is more common than you thought.
The skin is covered by a protective barrier made up of lipids and water that protect it from dryness and external aggressions.
The sebaceous glands produce the greasy film, sebum, which mixes with the sweat secreted by the sweat glands.
It appears when the skin no longer has adequate levels of hydration . And although the origin is not always clear, there are two factors that are usually very common: a decrease in the skin's natural lipids and damage to the hydration barrier that prevents water retention, causing dryness and loss of the skin's natural glow.
Fortunately, with a good cosmetic routine , it is possible to reverse the situation.
How to recognize it?
Dry skin is a type of skin in a permanent state of lack of water and lipids .
To the eye , this type of skin is thinner , smoother and more even , its pores are closed and it is usually red . To the touch , it is thinner , tighter and rougher . But the most important thing for those affected is the feeling of tightness and itching , especially after showering or swimming.
Never confuse this with dehydrated skin , a temporary and reversible phenomenon. It also causes discomfort, the skin becomes rougher and sometimes even flakes off. The difference is that in this case, the skin only lacks water , not lipids.
Who does it affect?
Genetics
There are times when genetics are to blame for having this type of skin.
Age
As we age, our skin changes. It is drier in childhood , becomes oilier in adolescence , and becomes much drier as we mature , as the sebaceous and sweat glands lose function (after the age of 60, they are 40% less active). This is especially true for women after menopause .
As we age, the epidermis becomes thinner due to a decrease in cell renewal and the stratum corneum thickens (calluses).
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To have hydrated and healthy-looking skin, it is essential that you drink at least 1.5 liters daily. If you have trouble drinking water, add a few slices of lemon, ginger, mint, etc. or drink teas and infusions, ideally without sugar. |
Other factors for its appearance
- Abuse of sun exposure.
- Very calcareous water.
- Dry and cold environments.
- Clothing that is too tight and causes friction on certain parts of the body.
- Too much hygiene. Hot water and harsh soaps damage the protective film.
- Low consumption of foods rich in essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 9) or zinc.
- Hormonal factors: menopause, pregnancy…
- Use of inappropriate cosmetics.
- Certain diseases such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, psoriasis…
- Some diuretic medications, for prostate disorders, applied topically and based on alcohol.
As long as it is not a medical problem, cosmetics have very effective active ingredients to combat dry skin.
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Moisturizing products for dry skin should restore water balance. |
Fight dry skin
When the skin's protective film is disrupted, the skin becomes dry as water evaporates too quickly. OhMyKoko Microbiome-Boosting Ultra-Hydrating Serum recreates this protective barrier , allowing the skin to retain its hydration .
Contains active ingredients as effective as:
- Vegetable squalane , an oil with repairing and emollient properties with a powerful ability to penetrate the dermis, making it an essential active ingredient in this formula.
- Probiotics and prebiotics that increase skin defenses by more than +190% .
- High molecular weight hyaluronic acid: it has a great capacity to retain water, up to 200 times its own weight. This characteristic makes it one of the most powerful moisturizing agents.
- Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid: has greater penetration power than high molecular weight HA, combats aging and fills wrinkles.
- Saccharide isomerate , a 100% plant extract that has demonstrated in a clinical trial a power to reduce flaking , itching and tightness in dry skin by 50%.
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