What causes dry skin and sensitivity?

Scientific studies have shown that a disruption in the epidermal barrier – the skin barrier or moisture barrier – is what causes a cascade of events that ultimately lead to skin dryness and sensitivity. A condition is known as Atopic Dermatitis. The severity of the condition varies from person-to-person, but it can be aggravated by allergens, clothing, cosmetics, food/drink, jewelry, soap/detergents, stress, sweat and temperature changes.

What happens when my skin barrier is impaired?

Your skin barrier is made up of the outermost layer of skin cells (corneocytes) suspended in a waxy layer of lipids (forming the skin’s lipid bi-layer). Overwashing or damage from your environment strips away these essential lipids, leaving gaps between the corneocytes. Your skin’s moisture escapes through these “gaps” causing your dry skin, and it also allows impurities to enter your skin causing sensitivity.

Fixing your skin barrier for soothing dry skin relief

Surprisingly, most dry-skin treatments only focus on replacing lost moisture, which is why they don’t work in the long run. Rehydrating the skin is only one half of the job – you need to also repair the skin barrier, otherwise, you’ll just need to keep applying moisture and the skin doesn’t return to its normal healthy state. That’s why Lamelle Research Laboratories' dry skin treatments are focused on restoring the skin barrier while hydrating and soothing. See below.

Professional dry skin treatments

The best way to get the most advanced treatments for sensitive and dry skin is to speak to your Lamelle-recognised skincare therapist or doctor. She is trained to do a thorough skin assessment before advising you on the treatments that are best for your individual skin needs.

In the meantime, have a look at our advanced dry skin treatments.

Dry and sensitive skin at home

Your therapist or doctor will also advise on the best dry skin creams, serums, and products to use on even the most sensitive skins. Here are a few dry skin home treatments you’ll want to know about:

- Treat dry skin and restore your skin barrier with Lamelle Serra

- Boost dry-skin treatment with HA Plus and Cathepzyme Lamelle Correctives