Dry skin

Dry skin may feel tight, rough, flaky or itchy. It’s more than just a cosmetic concern as it often means the skin barrier is disrupted and can no longer retain moisture properly. If untreated, this can lead to discomfort, skin cracks, inflammation, and increased sensitivity.

dry skin hands

What causes dry skin?

Dry skin occurs when the skin’s natural barrier (composed of oils and lipids) is weakened. This allows water to evaporate too quickly, resulting in dehydrated skin. A healthy skin barrier maintains a balanced moisture level. When this function is impaired, the skin loses too much moisture and dries out.

Common triggers include:

  • Frequent hot showers or baths
  • Harsh soaps or skin cleansers
  • Contact with cleaning agents or chemicals
  • Shaving the skin
  • Peeling, laser or cosmetic skin treatments
  • Cold weather or low humidity, such as central heating
  • Ageing, eczema or other skin conditions

Skin problems caused by dry skin:

Normal, healthy skin acts as an effective barrier and helps maintain proper balance. If the skin is unhealthy it allows more water to escape, which can lead to dryness. Dry skin can cause:

  • Itching
  • Skin flakes
  • Cracks and peeling
  • Cracked or rough skin
  • Dry patches
  • Redness or irritation
  • Tightness and discomfort

Our dry skin cream helps reduce moisture loss and supports the skin’s natural recovery. It deeply hydrates, soothes and softens even very dry or cracked skin.

  • Hydrates and nourishes dehydrated skin

  • Reduces itching, pain, and redness

  • Helps to reduce skin flakes

Use ALHYDRAN for your dry skin

Customer reviews

It is very effective! I have much less problems with itching, redness and dry skin. I suffer from Psoriaris, eczema and dry skin. I tried several products on doctor's advice, but nothing helps as well as ALHYDRAN. It's great!

Melissa

During summer I have flaky hands. A kind of mould. It was difficult to solve this, nothing helped. I started applying ALHYDRAN cream once a day and in a very short time I got rid of the problem. I have recommended it to several people with this skin problem and they too were very enthusiastic.

Karin

Lubricates wonderfully, it immediately relieves the tight feeling. I use ALHYDRAN for my scars and dry skin.

Mascha

How to prevent dry skin

You can reduce the risk of dry skin with a few simple daily habits:

  • Keep showers short and use lukewarm water instead of hot.
  • Use mild, fragrance-free cleansers.
  • Pat the skin dry gently instead of rubbing.
  • Apply moisturiser while the skin is still slightly damp.
  • Ventilate indoor spaces and use a humidifier in dry environments.
  • Wear gloves to avoid direct contact with cleaning agents or harsh chemicals.

Why moisturising alone isn’t always enough

When your skin is dry, true relief comes from restoring its moisture balance. This means not only adding moisture to the skin (hydration), but also ensuring it is retained (occlusion).

This is where ALHYDRAN makes a difference. ALHYDRAN works in two scientifically proven ways:

  1. It brings moisture deep into the skin (hydration)
  2. It helps the skin retain moisture for longer (occlusion)

Most creams only hydrate temporarily. ALHYDRAN combines hydration with long-lasting moisture retention. That’s why it’s particularly effective for dry and damaged skin.

Why ALHYDRAN is ideal for very dry skin

For those suffering from extreme dryness, ALHYDRAN Cracked Dry Skin Care is specifically formulated to deliver enhanced care. This hydrating dry skin cream is based on the powerful ALHYDRAN formula and enriched with targeted ingredients for dry, flaky skin.

What does it do?

  • Provides optimal, long-lasting hydration
  • Prevents further moisture loss
  • Treats (extremely) dry skin effectively
  • Reduces redness, itching and discomfort
  • Softens even the roughest dry patches
  • Nourishes and repairs the skin barrier
  • Prevents the skin from becoming dry again

It also brings immediate relief from tightness, itching or soreness. With continued use, the skin becomes noticeably more supple and less prone to dryness.

ALHYDRAN Cracked Dry Skin Care is highly concentrated, yet non-greasy. It’s suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is free from parabens, perfumes and hormones. Whether you are caring for dry skin on your face, body or areas prone to flaking, ALHYDRAN nourishes, softens and supports very dry skin.

Case Studies

Examples of use by doctors and professionals in the treatment of dry skin with ALHYDRAN. View the diagnosis, symptoms and personal experience of the practitioner and patient.

Venous ulcer (leg wound)

  • The skin around the wound looks healthier
  • Reduced skin dryness
  • Fewer dry flakes or scaling

Literature references

We believe it’s important that all claims are supported by reliable evidence. The information below is based on a range of reputable sources:


Alhydran, a new option in the treatment of hypostatic eczema.
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Publication: Presented at World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS), Florence, Italy, 2016
Author(s): AALM Rondas, JA Vestjens, JMGA Schols
Institution: De Zorggroep – Venray, Maastricht University – Health and Primary Care, the Netherlands


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