Skin Dryness

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Skin dryness is a lack of moisture on the skin. This can cause cracking, peeling, and itching. There can be many causes of skin dryness such as excessive bathing, dry weather, or medications.

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    1. Cocoa Extract - Mogollon JA, Boivin C, Lemieux S, Blanchet C, Claveau J, Dodin SChocolate flavanols and skin photoprotection: a parallel, double-blind, randomized clinical trialNutr J.(2014 Jun 27)
    2. Cocoa Extract - Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl WLong-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in womenJ Nutr.(2006 Jun)
    3. Coconut Oil - Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VMA randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosisDermatitis.(2004 Sep)
    4. Chia seeds - Se Kyoo Jeong, Hyun Jung Park, Byeong Deog Park, Il-Hwan KimEffectiveness of Topical Chia Seed Oil on Pruritus of End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients and Healthy VolunteersAnn Dermatol.(2010 May)
    5. Moringa - Ali A, Akhtar N, Chowdhary FEnhancement of human skin facial revitalization by moringa leaf extract creamPostepy Dermatol Alergol.(2014 May)
    6. Cocoa Extract - Yoon HS, Kim JR, Park GY, Kim JE, Lee DH, Lee KW, Chung JHCocoa Flavanol Supplementation Influences Skin Conditions of Photo-Aged Women: A 24-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled TrialJ Nutr.(2016 Jan)
    7. Astaxanthin - Ito N, Seki S, Ueda FThe Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialNutrients.(2018 Jun 25)
    8. Coconut Oil - Verallo-Rowell VM, Dillague KM, Syah-Tjundawan BSNovel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisDermatitis.(2008 Nov-Dec)
    9. Coenzyme Q10 - Žmitek K, Pogačnik T, Mervic L, Žmitek J, Pravst IThe effect of dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 on skin parameters and condition: Results of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind studyBiofactors.(2017 Jan 2)
    10. Vitamin A - Kafi R, Kwak HS, Schumacher WE, Cho S, Hanft VN, Hamilton TA, King AL, Neal JD, Varani J, Fisher GJ, Voorhees JJ, Kang SImprovement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)Arch Dermatol.(2007 May)
    11. Vitamin A - Griffiths CE, Kang S, Ellis CN, Kim KJ, Finkel LJ, Ortiz-Ferrer LC, White GM, Hamilton TA, Voorhees JJTwo concentrations of topical tretinoin (retinoic acid) cause similar improvement of photoaging but different degrees of irritation. A double-blind, vehicle-controlled comparison of 0.1% and 0.025% tretinoin creamsArch Dermatol.(1995 Sep)
    12. Rose Hip - Phetcharat L, Wongsuphasawat K, Winther KThe effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticityClin Interv Aging.(2015 Nov 19)
    13. Astaxanthin - Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita ECosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjectsActa Biochim Pol.(2012)
    14. Saffron - Shiva Golmohammadzadeh, Mahmoud Reza Jaafari, Hossein HosseinzadehDoes saffron have antisolar and moisturizing effects?Iran J Pharm Res.(Spring 2010)
    15. Ginkgo Biloba - P Chuarienthong, N Lourith, P LeelapornpisidClinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoidsInt J Cosmet Sci.(2010 Apr)
    16. Vitamin A - Weinstein GD, Nigra TP, Pochi PE, Savin RC, Allan A, Benik K, Jeffes E, Lufrano L, Thorne EGTopical tretinoin for treatment of photodamaged skin. A multicenter studyArch Dermatol.(1991 May)
    17. Calendula Officinalis - Akhtar N, Zaman SU, Khan BA, Amir MN, Ebrahimzadeh MACalendula extract: effects on mechanical parameters of human skin.Acta Pol Pharm.(2011)