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"Dry on the Inside, Red on the Outside?" Stopping Skin Barrier Breakdown Caused by Dryness

Have you been startled looking in the mirror lately? The deeper layers of your skin feel tight and stinging as if cracking open, while the surface turns red without warning. It can feel as though inner dryness is bursting out as facial flushing. In truth, your skin is sending a signal that it is under strain.