Skin dryness results from water loss and decreased sebum secretion from the stratum corneum (horny layer). Because of the water loss, the stratum corneum loses flexibility, becomes non-resistant and, finally, breaks and peels.
Dry skin can be identified according to the following indicators:
Dry skin can be identified according to the following indicators:
- loss of fullness and tension – the skin is dehydrated and wrinkled,
- skin flaking – due to decreased sebum secretion, hydro-lipoid layer weakens, and the skin flakes intensively, especially in the T-zone
- tight pores
- manifestation of fine and deeper, more expressed, mimic wrinkles,
- the skin is rough to touch, and often very irritated and red,
- proneness to itch and eczema.
- sensitive skin,
- skin inclined to inflammations and allergies,
- the manifestation of first wrinkles,
- irritation and redness caused by overexposure to sun,
- burns,
- dry and broken skin,
- skin epithelisation (recovery).











