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What causes dry skin is a mix of environment, habits, and the barrier you were born with — and the fix depends on which is doing the damage.
The common causes
- Weather and air: winter cold, low humidity and indoor heating strip moisture — see best moisturizer for winter.
- Hot water: long hot showers dissolve the lipid layer.
- Harsh cleansers: foaming sulfates strip oils faster than skin replaces them.
- Barrier damage: over-exfoliation and actives without moisturizer support — see skin barrier damage.
How to fix dry skin
- Moisturize on damp skin: the Moisturizing Cream (around Rs.1,350) traps the water already there.
- Switch to gentle cleansing: see best face wash for dry skin.
- Add hydration serum: the Rice Serum (around Rs.1,310) under moisturizer doubles the water supply.
- Cool down the shower: lukewarm only.
Dry vs dehydrated
Dry skin lacks oil (a skin type); dehydrated skin lacks water (a condition anyone can get). Tightness after cleansing points to dehydration — see best moisturizer for dry skin.
Frequently asked questions
What causes dry skin?
Cold dry air, hot showers, harsh cleansers and barrier damage — environment plus habits.
How do I fix dry skin fast?
Moisturizer on damp skin after every wash — trapping water works immediately.
Is dry skin the same as dehydrated?
No — dry lacks oil permanently; dehydrated lacks water temporarily and happens to any skin type.
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