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# Dry Skin

## Quick Summary

Dry Skin is the visible and sensory pattern of skin that feels tight, rough, flaky, dull, or less comfortable even after moisturizing. It often reflects a mismatch between water-binding ingredients, barrier-support ingredients, and the routine around them.

## Causes

Common contributors include hot water, harsh or frequent cleansing, low humidity, wind or cold weather, overuse of exfoliating or retinoid-style steps, a moisturizer that is too light, and applying product after the skin has already dried down. Dry-looking skin can also overlap with irritation, which is why more active skincare is not always the answer.

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