Amy & Aron's

If there is one thing that is hard to deal with, it’s dry skin. It’s one of the most common skin issues that people cope with, especially in the cold winter months, and yet it’s the one that makes us feel most conscious about ourselves. Your skin has to deal with enough onslaught from the climate as it is, so when it dries and flakes, it’s the cherry on top of something you just don't want right now!

Unfortunately, it’s not the only reason that your skin looks flaky and dry, which means that if you have dry skin at other times of the year, you have a lot to consider. It’s such a common condition for the skin that is characterized by the itching, scaling and cracking of the surface of the skin, and if your skin is naturally dry, it’s easier to cope with. You know that e45 cream is going to help you, so you buy it religiously and slather it on every day. However, there are those who have combination or oily skin and so don't know what the cause of the occasional dryness may be. Dry skin can develop anywhere at any time and without warning - isn't that helpful?

While moisturizers are the usual treatment for dry skin, you should still consult with a skin care professional if you are concerned by the effect your dry skin is having on you. So, while we know what dry skin is and the usual treatment, let’s look at what’s causing your dry skin in the first place.



There are internal factors that affect your skin, and these include things like your current health, your age and your genetics. There are plenty of medical conditions out there that include dry skin as a symptom or side effect and these should be discussed with your doctor. Your skin can also dry out because of external factors and these are far more common. These include:

Cold weather is the biggest culprit. The change in temperature and the biting winds do not help with your hydration levels in your skin. Humidifiers can help but it’s not a long term solution.

If you use perfumed bath products you may find that your skin dries out after the bath. You can tell because your skin will go very tight, which means you need cleansers for your face to help your skin to feel moisturised.

Did you know that too much hot water can dry up your skin? It sounds counter-productive but the water eliminates the natural oils of the skin and this can be a big deal!

In some cases, there are moisturizers that can affect your skin and dehydrate it rather than do as it says on the bottle - hydrate! You should always be careful in choosing your products, so that they don’t have the opposite effect that you are looking for!

Sometimes, certain materials that you are wearing against your skin can have an effect on the way that your skin feels. If your skin is sensitive, you might find that certain materials make you feel sore.