{"id":2040,"date":"2023-02-06T20:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T04:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=2040"},"modified":"2023-04-21T01:13:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T08:13:43","slug":"true-or-false-how-well-do-you-know-the-facts-on-dry-skin-test-your-expertise-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/true-or-false-how-well-do-you-know-the-facts-on-dry-skin-test-your-expertise-now\/","title":{"rendered":"True or false: How well do you know the  facts on dry skin? Test your expertise now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Water&nbsp;can counter&nbsp;hunger pangs, prevent brain fog and give&nbsp;us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/moisturizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baby-soft skin<\/a>. But if you\u2019re still looking a little parched after all that chugging, you&#8217;re not alone. Dry, flaky skin is common\u2014and also&nbsp;easy enough to treat, once you know what to do.&nbsp;Read on for some facts regarding dry skin on the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRUE OR FALSE: Dry skin is the same as dehydrated skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>False.&nbsp;Dry skin is a skin&nbsp;<em>type<\/em>, while dehydrated skin is a skin&nbsp;<em>condition<\/em>.&nbsp;Dry skin is usually lacking moisture, and you might&nbsp;be dry&nbsp;if your skin:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lacks natural oil (it doesn&#8217;t produce any oil or sebum)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Has&nbsp;small pores with few&nbsp;breakouts&nbsp;<\/li><li>Appears flaky and rough&nbsp;<\/li><li>Has&nbsp;more noticeable wrinkles&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry skin is usually lacking moisture. On the other hand, if you have itchy skin, your skin looks dull, or you have uneven skin tone, this can be a sign of dehydrated skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRUE OR FALSE: Skincare is the only way to treat dry skin.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>False.&nbsp;While skincare products like a moisturizer can treat dry, flaky skin, they&#8217;re not the only solution. In addition to using skincare products, there are some additional methods you can incorporate into your daily routine:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cut down on the hot showers.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know how amazing a hot shower can feel, especially on a cold winter day. But that hot water and steam are&nbsp;actually stripping&nbsp;your body of its much-needed oil barrier, which helps to trap moisture and leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Since hot water can cause skin dryness and damage the skin barrier, it&#8217;s often best to shower with warm water. Dermatologists and experts recommend short, warm showers that last no longer than 5-10 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Drink water\u2014and&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/popsicles-and-zucchini-zoodles-meet-your-favorite-new-water-rich-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>eat it<\/em><\/a><em>, too.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of drinking water can&#8217;t be underestimated. For supple, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/moisturizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydrated, moisturized skin<\/a>, try to drink&nbsp;around half your body weight in water every day. If that seems impossible, dermatologist&nbsp;Dr. Howard Murad&nbsp;also recommends&nbsp;eating your water.&nbsp;Water-rich fruits&nbsp;(like watermelon)&nbsp;and vegetables&nbsp;(bring on the spinach)&nbsp;help hydrate your body&nbsp;with the&nbsp;added bonus&nbsp;of fortifying it&nbsp;with nutrients, which can be better absorbed since you&#8217;re not, ahem, flushing them all away as quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Use a humidifier.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the&nbsp;drying&nbsp;winter months, moisture&nbsp;is sucked&nbsp;out of skin so&nbsp;quickly and easily. One way to help prevent this is by using a humidifier in your bedroom at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRUE OR FALSE:&nbsp;Cleanser dries out your skin even more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>False. Removing dirt and oil with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/cleansers-toners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleanser<\/a> can&nbsp;help&nbsp;add moisture to your skin. As an effective antidote to dry, flaky skin, always stick to this simple routine as the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/regimens-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">any regimen<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Step 1:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/cleansers-toners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Cleanse<\/em><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/solutions-for\/hydration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hydration<\/a>: Look for a cleanser that removes dirt, oil and waterproof makeup, while nourishing and replenishing the skin with nutrients and vitamins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Step 2:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/exfoliators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Exfoliate<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;(Sparingly)<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While exfoliating the skin is a way to remove dulling, dead skin cells and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/solutions-for\/pores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clear clogged pores<\/a>, exfoliating dry skin too often can&nbsp;sometimes lead&nbsp;to even&nbsp;<em>drier<\/em>&nbsp;skin. Over-exfoliation can damage your skin\u2019s barrier, which can lead to more irritation. Exfoliation is important but should be done sparingly (perhaps 2 times a week), or with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/daily-clarifying-peel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gentle daily exfoliant<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Step 3:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/moisturizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Moisturize<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moisturizing your skin seems&nbsp;obviously important, right? Look for moisturizers with ultra-nourishing and hydrating ingredients such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/hydro-dynamic-ultimate-moisture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hyaluronic acid<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/product\/intense-recovery-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shea butter and macadamia oil<\/a> to help bring much-needed moisture back to your skin, especially after exfoliating. You can double down on hydration with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/serums-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">serum<\/a> that\u2019s applied before moisturizing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water&nbsp;can counter&nbsp;hunger pangs, prevent brain fog and give&nbsp;us baby-soft skin. But if you\u2019re still looking a little parched after all that chugging, you&#8217;re not alone. Dry, flaky skin is common\u2014and also&nbsp;easy enough to treat, once you know what to do.&nbsp;Read on for some facts regarding dry skin on the face. 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