dry skin? is this normal?

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All through my teenage years, I had really oily skin on my forehead etc. (t-zone) and normal skin on my cheeks. Since I turned 20, my skin's been getting more and more dry - has this happened to anyone else? It's strange cos I never had to moisturize much, and now I even use night cream! Is this normal?

Answer 1

Yes, this can be normal, and drier skin is a normal part of the aging process, but see a dermatologist for a consultation if you are concerned:
your skin should not be increasingly dry, and this may be due to several factors such as:
a lower fluid intake,
climactic conditions,
a vitamin/mineral deficiency or imbalance,
or even a slight allergy.

Answer 2

Dry skin is a big thing. One of the problem is because we wash in chlorinated water everyday. Chlorine is a bleaching agent and it strips away the natural skin oil. All the cream and lotion we put on is not the same and it is a after application. I do have dry skin myself and I use shower filter. It really help is you case is same as mine. Use shower filter and also apply the cream to see it that works. I myself uses shower filter and finds it to work for me, but still I use cream.

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Answer 3

Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and use a face pack of ripe bananas and honey. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for dry skin at the link below.

Answer 4

Me too, my skin is always dry now, and before that was never a problem. Maybe it's a change in climate, or perhaps it's just another stage of growing up.

Answer 5

As u grow older , ur hormones change too.
Hence the change.
Ur diet reflects a lot on how u look too, ur skin hair etc , so be careful what u eat.

Answer 6

Yes -- it is normal. It is the shift in your hormonal level as you mature that does that.