Ten Signs of Dry Skin

June 11, 2009 by Jo 

Dry skin is a very common skin type but how can we be sure that we have dry skin?

Have a look at the ten points that are listed below and see how many apply to you.

If most or all are true for you and your skin then you can be confident your skin type is dry and follow guidelines given for dry skin.

  1. The pores of the skin are small and hardly visible.
  2. Skin can feel tight and dry after cleansing when no moisturiser is used.
  3. Flaking and dull patches occur on your skin regularly.
  4. Severe dry skin can be cracked and even bleed at times.
  5. The overall look of the skin is dull and or rough looking.
  6. Blemishes and acne are rarely experienced.
  7. Hair can also be dry on the rest of the body and the hair can be dry as well.
  8. Fine lines and wrinkles form more easily and are more visible on dry skin.
  9. Dry skin often has red areas and is sensitive as well.
  10. If a tissue is pressed against the skin there is no oily residue left behind.




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