Dry skin

Dry skin is often sensitive

TRUE. Proper hydration of the skin reduces sensations of tightness and tingling, which characterize sensitive skin. But, on the contrary, not all sensitive skin is dry. Some sensitive skin is combination or even oily skin.

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If we drink lots of water, our skin won't be dry

FALSE. Hydration of the skin does not depend on our water intake, but on normal epidermal function

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Our skin is drier in winter than in summer

TRUE. Cold, especially cold wind, dries out the upper layers of the epidermis.

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Our skin is drier on the face and hands

TRUE. Clothing protects our body from dryness caused by climatic aggressions. For example, women often have drier skin on the lower part of the legs than men, who always wear trousers.