Dry Skin in India is Complicated. Here is What Finally Worked For Me.
Let me start with the thing nobody told me for years. Drinking more water does not fix dry skin. Applying coconut oil does not fix dry skin. And using a heavy cream once a week while skipping moisturiser every other day definitely does not fix dry skin. I know because I tried all of these things. My skin stayed dry, tight, and flaky regardless of what I put on it. Especially during winters in North India when the air gets so dry that no amount of layering seems to help. What actually changed things was understanding why dry skin behaves the way it does, and then building a routine around that understanding rather than just throwing products at the problem. Here is everything that worked. Why Is Your Skin So Dry? Dry skin happens when your skin cannot retain enough moisture. This is usually a combination of two things. Either your skin does not produce enough natural oils, or your skin barrier is damaged and moisture is escaping faster than your skin can hold onto it. India makes t...