How does Lubriderm help care for dry and extra‑dry skin?

Lubriderm moisturizers are developed specifically to support skin that struggles with dryness by focusing on hydration and moisture‑barrier care. For decades, Lubriderm has taken a straightforward approach to skincare—using proven ingredients, such as humectants and moisture‑retaining agents, that help draw hydration into the skin and reduce moisture loss, without unnecessary extras. For everyday dryness, options like help maintain comfortable, hydrated skin. When dryness becomes more persistent or uncomfortable, richer formulas such as are designed to provide more intensive hydration and barrier support for extra‑dry skin.

How can I tell if my skin is dry or extra dry?

Dry skin usually feels rough or mildly flaky and tends to improve with regular moisturizing. Extra‑dry skin often feels persistently tight, uncomfortable, or sensitive—even after applying lotion. If your skin feels dry but comfortable most of the time, a lightweight moisturizer like may be enough to support everyday hydration. If dryness feels ongoing or uncomfortable, switching to a richer formula such as can help provide more intensive moisture and barrier support.

Why does my skin feel dry even when I moisturize?

If skin still feels dry after applying lotion, moisture may be escaping through a weakened skin barrier. When the barrier isn’t fully supported, hydration doesn’t last as long. Using a moisturizer consistently—especially right after bathing—can help. For skin that needs more support, formulas designed for extra‑dry skin, like , are formulated to help replenish moisture and keep skin feeling more comfortable over time.

Does dry skin change with the seasons?

Yes. Dry skin often worsens during colder months when outdoor air is cold and indoor heating reduces humidity. Warm weather, sun exposure, and air conditioning can also contribute to moisture loss. Many people find that lighter moisturizers work well during milder seasons, while richer options like are helpful when skin needs extra comfort during colder or drier months.

How long does it take for dry skin to improve?

Mild dryness may improve within a few days with consistent moisturizing, while extra‑dry skin can take longer to feel comfortable again. Applying moisturizer daily—and after bathing—helps support gradual improvement. If skin feels slow to respond, using a richer formula designed for extra‑dry skin can help deliver longer‑lasting comfort.

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What Causes Dry Skin

Just about everyone will get dry skin at some point. While the causes of dry skin can be everything from the weather to the products you use, the bottom line is dry skin lacks moisture. The outermost protective layer of the skin (called the epidermis) is made up of dead skin and natural oils that help trap moisture and keep the skin soft and smooth. If there isn’t enough water, or the protective oils are diminished, the skin barrier can become dry and rough with flakes or scales.

When dry skin becomes extra dry

In some cases, dry skin can progress to extra‑dry skin. This happens when the skin lacks both moisture and natural oils (lipids), resulting in a much weaker moisture barrier. Extra‑dry skin lacks both the moisture and lipids it needs to stay healthy, allowing moisture to escape more easily. This also makes it easier for irritants to penetrate the skin, which can worsen dryness and leave skin feeling tight, uncomfortable, or sensitive.

Common causes of dry skin

Weather

Dry air = dry skin. Warm, dry climates and indoor heating and air conditioning can rob the skin of moisture.

Hand Washing

While essential to good hygiene, frequent handwashing removes the lipids that make up the skin barrier.

Swimming

Frequent swimming in heavily chlorinated pools has also been known to dry out the skin.

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Health Conditions

Dry, itchy skin is common for many people with conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.

Bathing

Hot baths or long showers, can strip the skin of its natural oils, not to mention certain drying cleansers and soaps.

Harsh Cleanser

Washing with harsh cleansers can be damaging to the skin.

Medication

High blood pressure medications (such as diuretics), cholesterol-lowering drugs, and acne medications (such as retinoids) can dry out the skin.

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Age

Our skin produces less natural oils and becomes drier and thinner as we age.

How to treat dry skin

Intro: When skin feels dry, treatment should focus on restoring moisture and supporting the skin barrier. Using the right moisturizer consistently can help relieve dryness and keep skin comfortable.

Treating normal‑to‑dry skin

For everyday dryness, a lightweight moisturizer that supports hydration and barrier care can help keep skin soft and comfortable. Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion is designed to deliver everyday hydration while helping support the skin’s moisture barrier—making it a good option for normal‑to‑dry skin.

Treating extra‑dry skin

Extra‑dry skin often needs richer moisturization to help replenish lost moisture and support a weakened barrier. Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion is formulated for extra‑dry skin, helping deliver intense hydration while supporting long‑lasting skin comfort.x

Tips To Help Prevent Dry Skin

One of the best ways to help prevent dry skin is to keep your skin moist and healthy:

Stay hydrated from the inside out: Drink lots of water and eat foods rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that help restore and retain moisture (like blueberries, oranges, salmon and sweet potatoes).
Choose gentle skincare: Use mild, hydrating products to cleanse and moisturize your skin.
Keep showers short and lukewarm: Limit your bath or shower to 10 minutes, and avoid hot water and harsh, drying soaps.
Moisturize right after bathing: Apply moisturizers immediately after bathing to help lock moisture into the skin.
Look for barrier‑supporting ingredients: Ingredients like glycerin, mineral oil, and dimethicone help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier.
Add moisture to the air: Use a humidifier at night to add moisture back into the air.
Wear skin‑friendly fabrics: Choose fabrics like cotton that are kind to your skin.
Protect against sun damage: Wear sunscreen every day, year‑round, to shield skin from damaging UV rays.
Avoid smoking: Smoking dries the skin and contributes to premature aging.
Drink alcohol in moderation: Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the skin.

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