Facial Dry Skin Explained
The body has a built-in mechanism to keep the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis) moisturized. When this mechanism is not working optimally, moisture loss can lead to irritation and can cause skin to look parched. Dry facial skin often feels "tight" and uncomfortable after washing, unless moisturizer or skin cream is applied. Dryness is exacerbated by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, all of which cause the skin to flake, chap and feel tight. Skin may look dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes, and there may be tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth.
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