{"id":42342,"date":"2026-03-25T15:46:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.martinclinic.ro\/?p=42342"},"modified":"2025-01-30T15:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:04:14","slug":"dry-skin-causes-correct-moisturizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/ten-uscat-cauze-hidratare-corecta\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry complexion? Find out why it happens and how to moisturize it properly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row align-equal align-center\"  id=\"row-439743391\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1569726002\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Do you have dry skin and don't know how to care for it properly?<\/strong> Does your skin feel dehydrated, rough and prone to fine lines? If the answer is yes, you're not alone! Studies show that <strong>1 in 4 people<\/strong> face this problem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What causes dry skin and what are the solutions?<\/strong> This article provides answers based on studies, statistics and expert advice.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is dry skin and how do you recognize it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dry skin is characterized by <strong>lack of sebum and a reduced ability to retain moisture<\/strong>, which makes it more vulnerable to external factors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Signs of dry skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling of <strong>tightening skin<\/strong>, especially after cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Texture <strong>harsh<\/strong>, with possible flaking<\/li>\n<li>Predisposition to <strong>fine wrinkles and expression lines<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Redness and irritation<\/strong> frequent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of elasticity<\/strong> and dull appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Relevant statistics:<\/strong> A study published in <em>Journal of Dermatological Science<\/em> shows that people with dry skin have a higher risk of <strong>30% larger<\/strong> of premature ageing compared to those with normal skin.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Distribution of skin types in the population<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Skin type varies from person to person, but <strong>dermatologic studies show that the most common types are oily and dry skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to available data, <strong>about 251TPTP3T of people have dry skin<\/strong>, This means that a large part of the population is experiencing problems such as tight skin, flaking or premature wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a <strong>graphical representation of the distribution of skin types<\/strong>, based on estimates from dermatologic literature:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Distributia-tipurilor-de-ten-in-populatie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42348\" src=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Distributia-tipurilor-de-ten-in-populatie.png\" alt=\"Skin type distribution: oily skin 30%, dry skin 25%, combination skin 20%, normal skin 20%, sensitive skin 5%.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Causes of dry skin: internal and external factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42343 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1.jpg\" alt=\"Dry skin with visible signs of flaking and rough texture, affected by lack of moisturization\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1-1024x832.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten_1-600x487.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Internal (endogenous) factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genetics<\/strong> - A study by <em>American Academy of Dermatology<\/em> shows that <strong>about 501TPTP3T of the predisposition to dry skin is inherited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting older<\/strong> - After <strong>30 years<\/strong>, collagen and lipid production gradually decreases, affecting skin hydration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hormonal imbalances<\/strong> - Hypothyroidism and menopause are associated with a significant reduction in sebum secretion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insufficient hydration<\/strong> - The body needs <strong>2-2.5 liters of water per day<\/strong> to keep skin moisturized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>External (exogenous) factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cold weather and low humidity<\/strong> - Cold temperatures and wind aggravate dry skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun exposure<\/strong> - UV radiation damages the skin's lipid barrier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggressive cosmetics<\/strong> - Alkaline soaps and alcohol dehydrate the skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot water<\/strong> - It destroys the skin's natural oils and accelerates dehydration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How do we properly care for dry skin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten.jpg\" alt=\"Apply a ceramide-rich moisturizer for dry skin, helping to replenish the skin&#039;s protective barrier.\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/flanis.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tipuri-de-ten-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Gentle cleaning without harsh soap<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>cream cleansers or cleansing oils<\/strong> instead of foaming gels.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid <strong>products containing sulphates and alcohol<\/strong>, which removes the skin's protective barrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Deep moisturizing with effective ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hyaluronic acid<\/strong> - It can hold <strong>1000 times its weight in water<\/strong>, according to a study in <em>International Journal of Cosmetic Science<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ceramide<\/strong> - Replenish the skin's protective layer and prevent moisture loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural oils (jojoba, argan, sweet almond)<\/strong> - They nourish and strengthen the skin barrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Daily sunscreen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply a<a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/magazin-online\/agedown-sunscreen-tinted-spf30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> SPF 30+ cream<\/strong><\/a> even on cloudy days.<\/li>\n<li>A report from <em>The Journal of Clinical Dermatology<\/em> shows that <strong>dry skin exposed to the sun ages 401TPTP3T faster<\/strong> than protected skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Moderate exfoliation (1-2 times a week)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>enzymatic exfoliants or mild acids (AHA, PHA)<\/strong> instead of mechanical.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid excessive rubbing of the skin to prevent irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Apply moisturizing creams to damp skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase water retention by applying an emollient product immediately after bathing.<\/li>\n<li>According to a study published in <em>American Journal of Clinical Dermatology<\/em>, <strong>this habit reduces transepidermal water loss by 301TPTP3T in just one week<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Best products for dry skin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To keep your skin moisturized and protected, it's essential to use products specially formulated for <strong>skin barrier restoration<\/strong> and <strong>deep moisturizing<\/strong>. Here are three of the most effective products for dry skin:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/dry-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antioxidant - Facial serum rich in vitamins, ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid (30ml)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A powerful moisturizing serum with <strong>ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid<\/strong>, which offers <strong>antioxidant protection<\/strong> and helps maintain skin elasticity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Protects against external factors and contributes to a brighter, healthier complexion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/dry-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purifying Cleanser - Cleansing gel enriched with glycolic acid (50ml)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A gentle yet effective cleansing gel that removes <strong>excess sebum and impurities<\/strong>, without drying the skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Gentle exfoliation, deep cleansing and improved skin texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2705 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/dry-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deep Hydration - Intensive Moisturizing Facial Serum (30ml)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being with <strong>hyaluronic acid and emollient ingredients<\/strong> to deeply moisturize and restore the skin barrier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Helps reduce the feeling of \u201etight skin\u201d and gives a revitalized and velvety look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find out more about <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/dry-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>best products for dry skin <\/strong><\/a><strong>and choose the perfect solution to moisturize your complexion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-393363318\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-3 medium-columns- small-columns-2 row-small slider row-slider slider-nav-reveal slider-nav-push\"  data-flickity-options='{&quot;imagesLoaded&quot;: true, &quot;groupCells&quot;: &quot;100%&quot;, &quot;dragThreshold&quot; : 5, &quot;cellAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,&quot;wrapAround&quot;: true,&quot;prevNextButtons&quot;: true,&quot;percentPosition&quot;: true,&quot;pageDots&quot;: false, &quot;rightToLeft&quot;: false, &quot;autoPlay&quot; : false}' >\n\n  <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1653363937\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Relevant statistics:<\/strong> According to <em>British Journal of Dermatology<\/em>, <strong>people who follow a daily moisturizing routine notice an improvement in skin elasticity by 45% in one month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">Questions and answers about skin care routine<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Questions and answers Elena Martin on skin care routine.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_cHvexaFiU\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know how to properly care for dry skin, <strong>make sure you use the right products<\/strong>! See here <a href=\"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/product\/in-skincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>most recommended creams<\/strong><\/a> and skin moisturizing serums.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sources and References:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/dry-skin\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mayo Clinic:<\/strong> Dry skin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/skin-care-basics\/dry\/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>American Academy of Dermatology:<\/strong> Dermatologists\u2019 top tips for relieving dry skin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xeroderma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wikipedia:<\/strong> Xeroderma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16940-dry-skin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleveland Clinic - Dry Skin (Xeroderma)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42342\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flanis.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}