Find yourself wondering, “Why is my skin so dry?”

A dermatologist reveals that there are three main culprits behind your thirsty complexion.

And so, now that autumn is soon to be upon us, so too is perpetually dry skin.

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As for the culprits behind your skins water loss, though?

It can be either because of the environment, your routine, or an underlying physiological factor.

Look foremollients or occlusives in your moisturizer, like rich oils or lanolin.

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board-certified dermatologist atDermatology Physicians of Connecticutand associate clinical professor in dermatology atYale School of Medicine

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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