Do you ever feel like your skin lacks moisture or feels dry? Many people may face this issue due to changes in weather or various lifestyle factors. In this blog, we’ll explore what dry skin is, how to recognize it and its causes. You may be surprised to realize that you’ve been experiencing dry skin without noticing it before, or even if you have oily skin, you may discover that your skin is prone to dryness. For those people, we’ll also provide detailed explanations on how to effectively address dryness using our Fleuri products.

What is Dry Skin?

Dry skin is a condition where the skin lacks moisture and natural oils that provide hydration. This can happen to anyone regardless of age. As mentioned in our previous blog, the skin has a protective barrier function that shields the body from external elements. When this function is working properly, it maintains a balance of moisture and oils, keeping the skin healthy. However, exposure to dry air or external stimuli can damage the skin’s outer layer, causing a decline in its barrier function. As a result, retaining moisture within the skin becomes difficult, leading to various issues such as dryness and irritation. Therefore, it’s essential to be cautious as these conditions can make the skin more prone to various troubles.

How to Identify Dry Skin

Many people may not sure whether they have dry skin or not. If so, try checking if your skin exhibits the following signs:

- Feels rough or flaky when touched

- Appears flaky or ashy

-Feels tight after washing

-Itches with slight external stimuli (e.g., clothing rubbing, temperature changes)

-Feels rough

-Redness or bumpy eczema

If these symptoms apply to you, there’s a high possibility that you have dry skin. Even if you usually have oily or combination skin, various external factors can lead to temporary dehydration.

Causes of Dryness

Here, we’ll explore the main causes of dryness, including factors both dry and oily skin

Dry Air and Air Conditioning

Dry air, especially during winter, can cause skin to become dry and prone to various issues. However, nowadays, the use of air conditioning can also result in dry skin regardless of the season. Even during the summer when sebum secretion is high, many people struggle with dry skin due to the effects of air conditioning.

Damage from UV Radiation

Excessive exposure to UV radiation can damage skin cells, leading to the loss of moisture from the skin’s outer layer. As a result, the functioning of skin layer weakens, causing a decline in the skin’s barrier function.

Aging

As we age, our skin produces less sebum, the natural oil that moisturizes the skin. This reduction in sebum production leads to a decline in the skin’s barrier function, making it difficult for the skin to retain moisture. Additionally, hormonal imbalances due to menopause can also contribute to dryness.

Incorrect Skincare

Particularly when it comes to cleansing, many people tend to over-cleanse, scrub too hard, or choose cleansers with strong cleansing agents to thoroughly remove dirt and impurities. However, this can strip the skin of its essential oils, leading to a decrease in the skin’s barrier function.

Fleuri Solutions

To combat skin dryness, it’s essential to maintain a regular cycle of skin turnover through quality sleep and a balanced dirt, promoting  healthy, hydrated skin. In addition to this, incorporating Fleuri’s products into your skincare routine can provide further benefits.

Mineral Clay Foam

Our foaming cleanser uses marine clay from the Japanese seas as the main ingredient. This natural, mineral-rich ingredient not only provides moisture but also has a high absorption capacity to remove fine impurities. Before using this product, we recommend creating a rich later with a foaming net. The reason for this is that the dense foam not only absorbs fine dirt, but also act as a cushion, allowing to you cleanse without directly touching your skin, thus minimizing irritation.

Boost Serum

We recommend using this serum as a skincare booster after cleansing. Skin with a weakened barrier function may have depleted ceramides, so it's necessary to replenish them with this serum. Using advanced technology, this product encapsulates natural ceramides in liposomes for deeper skin penetration. Ceramide-enriched skin creates a foundation for water absorption, enhancing the efficacy of subsequent skincare products like lotions. In addition, strengthening the barrier function also ensures that nutrients and active ingredients remain in the skin, providing long-term benefits.

Refining Mist

Providing thorough hydration to the skin, especially after using Boost Serum to replenish ceramides, is essential in preventing dryness. This spray-type toner quickly hydrates the entire face. It contains 25 different natural minerals sourced from the mountains of Japan, which support hydration and barrier function, but also offer antioxidant effects to reduce skin aging and damage. In this way, our products is formulated without preservatives or additives, making them gentle enough for dry, weakened skin and suitable even for sensitive skin.

So even if you don't normally have dry skin, changes in seasons and skin damage can cause dryness for anyone. The first step towards a solution is to recognize the symptoms, understand the causes, and take effective measures. Our skincare line focuses on addressing the root causes of dryness, providing care that hydrates and helps restore the skin's barrier function. By regularly using our these products, you can achieve and maintain healthy, hydrated skin. Take this opportunity to review your daily habits and skincare routine to ensure you are supporting your skin's health and moisture.