Dry/sensitive skin

Shortage of surface lipids causes skin barrier malfunction, which results in increased transepidermal water loss and rinse of natural moisturising factors from the stratum corneum which can cause uncomfortable tight feel, dry skin with scaling, flaking, or even fissuring and cracking. Dry skin is a condition which demands special care to diminish further damaging and worsening of symptoms. Dehydrated vs. dry skin Above description of dry skin mainly refers to skin type, whilst dehydration is a skin condition which may occur with all skin types (combination, oily, normal). Dehydration is caused by external factors such as exceeded sun exposure, hot baths and showers, ageing , air conditioned or heated indoors, unsuitable skincare regime and products, lack of inner hydration etc. This may result in dull skin, more visible fine lines, itchiness, darker under-eye circles and sunken eyes. To ease the symptoms, daily water intake and carefully chosen skincare products to sufficiently hydrate and protect your skin from transepidermal water loss.