Dryness, along with irritation and redness of the skin, can be a symptom of dermatitis, also known as eczema. It is, however, impossible to make a diagnosis here.

If a part of your skin is very dry, it is recommended to avoid using soap, that can increase dryness. A gentle cleanser, like micellar water, is more appropriate. Applying a scentless hydrating cream formulated with shea butter or ceramids should also improve the situation.

First of all, dandruff is not caused by dryness of the scalp, as is often thought. These small greyish-with skin flakes are most often due to the presence of a microscopic fungus that generates a bit of redness and flaking. Dandruff is not really a problem for health, but is more of a cosmetic concern.

It usually appears on the scalp of teenagers. It can also often be found in eyebrows and on each side of the nose. The problem can last until adulthood: more than 40% of people over 30 are affected by it.

Your cosmetician will suggest shampoos and treatments to improve the situation. However, I do not know any natural product that can help you.

Look for moisturizing and lipid-replenishing ingredients, which help retain moisture in the skin and restore it to the right level of lipids: ceramides, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, oats, and more.

Avoid cleansers and make-up removers that contain drying agents; they can decrease the amount of natural oils in the skin.

It is better to choose a mild cleanser. Opt for a solution without soap (syndet) and without alcohol.

Your cosmetician suggests…

• Hydra Intense anti-pollution moisturizing cream from IDC
• Hydraphase Intense serum from La Roche-Posay
• 3 in 1 mild gel cleanser from Reversa
• Aqualia Thermal serum by Vichy
• Hydrance Optimale hydrating cream by Avène

Ideally, apply a moisturizer within three minutes after bathing or showering, while your skin is still wet. It is also recommended to use a moisturizer every time your skin begins to feel tight or itch during the day.

In the most severe cases, redness or even small cracks may appear. These are the signs of eczema secondary to skin dryness. If your skin presents such signs or it continues to itch considerably despite regular moisturizing, do not hesitate to consult a health professional.

Your cosmetician suggests…

• Hydra UV Protect anti-pollution moisturizing cream from IDC, with SPF 30
• Hydraphase Intense Light rehydrating care from La Roche-Posay
• Aqualia Thermal Light Cream from Vichy
• Antioxydant booster serum from Reversa

Soap has a basic pH, while skin has an acidic pH. Soaps will thin the protective film of the skin (hydrolipidic film), which can create or aggravate skin dryness. People with dry skin therefore benefit from soap-free cleansers, micellar solutions, oils or cleansing milks.

Your cosmetician suggests…

• Pure Milk anti-pollution micellar cleanser & makeup remover from IDC
• Ultra Micellar Water from La Roche-Posay
• Pureté Thermale refreshing cleansing milk from Vichy
• Cleansing micellar solution from Reversa

Dry hands are not a question of age; rather it is related to your activities and your exposure to drying agents. For example, a mother with young children is likely to develop dry hands; children's baths, laundry and bottle cleaning require repeated contact with water and soap. A young person who works in housekeeping or hairdressing runs the same risk.

Hands are thus more prone to dryness because they are used for multiple daily tasks and are frequently washed. Since cleaning removes natural oils from the skin, which form a barrier, it is important to moisturize your hands after washing them every time and as often as needed. Remember to give back to your skin what you take away in order to maintain effective protection.

Your cosmetician suggests…

• Profil Body anti-aging firming cream from IDC
• Cicaplast Mains hand cream from La Roche-Posay
• Ideal Body hand and nail cream from Vichy
• Skin smoothing body lotion from Reversa
• Cold Cream Cream from Avène