Dry Skin
Dry skin can look and feel rough, itchy, flaky, or scaly. It can affect large areas on the body or smaller patches of skin, varying from person to person.
Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin and has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and overbathing.
Ways in which dry skin can be improved include regular moisturizing, restoring the skin’s protective barrier, and practicing sun protection year-round.
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Skincare tips & advice
Dry Skin Remedies for Your Face, Hands, Feet & Body<p>Whether it's on the face, hands, feet or body, dry skin can appear seasonally or year-round. It's important to understand how to avoid the flaking, itching, burning and discomfort that can happen as a result of dry skin – read on to learn more.</p>
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Skincare Routines
CeraVe Solutions: A Body Care Routine for Dry Skin<p>Whether it’s on your hands, feet, elbows, or anywhere else on your body, <a href="/skincare/dry-skin" target="_blank">dry skin</a> is a common skin concern—especially during the dry, cold winter months. Fortunately, with a gentle, moisturizing skincare routine, it’s possible to both soothe and hydrate your dry skin. Read on to discover CeraVe’s simple, yet effective body care routine for helping to restore comfortable, healthy-looking skin on your body.</p>
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Skincare tips & advice
4 Common Causes of Dry, Flaky Skin on Your Face<p>There are many factors that may cause dryness and flaking on your face. Keep reading to discover some of the common causes of <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/dry-skin">dry skin</a>, which habits to avoid, and who may be most likely to experience this skin concern.</p>
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Skincare tips & advice
How to Choose a Facial Cleanser for Dry Skin<p>When choosing a <a href="/skincare/cleansers/facial-cleansers-for-dry-skin">face wash for dry skin,</a> it’s essential to understand your skin’s needs. From there, it’s important to choose a formula that is designed for dry skin and to know the beneficial ingredients to look for in order to optimize the appearance of your skin.</p>
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Skincare tips & advice
CeraVe Dry Skin Tips: Is My Skin Dry or Dehydrated?<p><a href="/skin-smarts/skincare-routines/a-nourishing-skincare-routine-for-dry-skin">Dry skin</a> is a <a href="/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/what-skin-type-do-i-have">skin type</a> that is caused by a lack of sebum production, whereas dehydrated skin is a temporary state caused by a lack of water in the skin. If you're unsure how to tell if your skin is dehydrated or dry, keep reading. There are some tell-tale signs to look for that can help you understand the difference.</p>
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Skincare for Baby
3 Reasons Why Your Baby’s Skin May Be Dry—and How to Care For It<p>We expect a baby’s skin to be smooth, soft to touch and pretty much perfect. So why does your infant have rough, flaky skin? Discover what makes your little one’s skin different, and how to keep it hydrated.</p>
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Acne
Is Dry Skin the Cause of Your Acne or a Result of Treating It?Many teenagers and adults experience both acne and dry skin, and one can impact the other. The good news is, a skincare regimen that includes acne-fighting ingredients, hydration and barrier-restoring ceramides can help keep your acne-prone skin clear, hydrated and comfortable.
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Skincare for Baby
Baby It’s Cold Outside: 5 Tips For Cold-Weather SkincareWhen winter hits and temperatures dip, the cold air outside coupled with dry indoor heat can make delicate baby skin even more prone to dryness.
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Rough and Bumpy Skin
What Causes Rough, Dry Skin Patches & How To Get Rid of Them<p><a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skin-concerns/dry-skin">Dry skin</a> can have an uneven, <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skin-concerns/rough-bumpy-skin">rough texture</a> that feels coarse to the touch. Common on the face and body, rough skin patches are often the result of dryness or a buildup of dead skin cells. If you’re wondering what you can do to help reduce rough, dry skin patches, there are a few simple, yet effective steps you can take—starting with a targeted <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-routines">skincare routine</a>. Ahead, learn more about how a daily regimen that combines <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice/5-expert-tips-for-exfoliating-without-disrupting-the-skin-barrier">exfoliation</a> and hydration can help improve the appearance of rough, dry skin.*</p>
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Rough and Bumpy Skin
Understanding Your Skin: Why Is My Skin Scaly?<p>Your skin constantly sheds and renews itself through a natural exfoliation process known as desquamation. Although you normally can’t see or feel it, the average person sheds about 40,000 skin cells every day, according to the <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10978-skin">Cleveland Clinic</a><sup>.1</sup> Regular cell turnover is an important part of maintaining healthy-looking skin and any disruption to this process can cause the skin to take on a visibly <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skin-concerns/rough-bumpy-skin/what-causes-rough-skin-patches-how-to-get-rid-of-them">rough</a>, scaly appearance. Read on to learn more about the possible causes of <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skincare/dry-skin">dry</a>, scaly skin, and discover a few <a href="https://www.cerave.com/skin-smarts/skincare-tips-advice">tips</a> to help restore a feeling of smoothness and softness to scaly skin.</p>