Persistent discomfort calls for assessment first
Gentle cleansing and regular moisturizing are the basics. If itching, cracking or inflammation continues with dryness, it is better to assess the cause before selecting a procedure. [1]
Dryness & tight skin
Care guide by concern
We ask about tightness after washing and any itching or stinging. We start by reviewing moisturizers and exfoliation habits.
Why does skin feel tight even after moisturising?
We ask about tightness after washing and any itching or stinging. We start by reviewing moisturizers and exfoliation habits.
If this sounds familiar
- Even after applying moisturizer, my skin quickly feels tight and rough
- Flaky skin makes my makeup look patchy
- My skin gets sensitive every time the seasons change
- I'm curious about hydrating glow treatments and boosters, but I don't know the different types
What causes and skin changes are assessed?
- 01Persistent discomfort calls for assessment first
- 02Evidence differs between skin-booster ingredients
Choosing a treatment for your concern
Dryness & tight skin: common questions
Should I start with a skin booster for dryness?
We first review moisturizing and cleansing habits. Persistent itching, stinging or inflammation needs medical assessment before deciding whether a procedure is appropriate.
Do all skin boosters use the same schedule?
No. Ingredients, injection methods and skin responses vary. We do not apply one study’s schedule to every product.
Results and recovery vary from person to person.
Before choosing treatment
What to expect and consider
Evidence differs between skin-booster ingredients
Studies have examined hyaluronic acid injections for hydration and texture. Formulations and methods vary, so the same benefits or session schedules cannot be applied to every skin booster. [2]
Studies and sources 2
1. Patient guidance from a professional or public health organization
Basic care for dry skin
The guidance covers gentle cleansing, moisturizing and when to seek medical care.
- Study population
- General health information
- Limitations
- General guidance from an overseas organization. It does not establish a product’s approval in Korea or confirm that this clinic offers a particular treatment.
Dermatologists’ top tips for relieving dry skin American Academy of Dermatology.
2. Systematic review · 2023
Hyaluronic acid injections and skin quality
The review examined hydration, texture and other aspects of skin quality.
- Study population
- 13 clinical studies of hyaluronic acid formulations injected into adult facial skin
- Limitations
- Formulations and methods varied. Larger randomized trials are needed. This is not evidence for other ingredients such as PN or PDLLA.
The Effectiveness of Injectable Hyaluronic Acid in the Improvement of the Facial Skin Quality: A Systematic Review. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology (2023).
General information based on external research and guidance. It does not represent an individual diagnosis or this clinic’s results.
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