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Protecting Aging Skin from Indoor Dermal Stresses

The Key Challenges

You cannot sense the magnitude of indoor drying stresses on your skin due to changes in humidity and temperature. This can impact your skin care because we spend most of our time indoors!

Indoor drying stresses are linked to changes in the weather, and therefore skin-care practices should adapt accordingly to promote healthy skin.

Maintaining healthy-looking skin gets more difficult as you age due to biochemical changes that impact the barrier function of the outermost skin layer (stratum corneum).

Failure to keep aging skin hydrated increases the risk of low-level dermal inflammation, which has been connected to various health conditions ranging from eczema to cognitive impairment.

Caring for Mature Skin

While facial care often dominates skincare discussions, those 55+ should also consider full-body hydration. Remember—your skin is basically a large biomembrane that requires adequate water content to function properly. Focus your senior skin care on the areas of your skin that are prone to dryness due to dehydration. Follow these useful tips:

Beyond the Face: Apply moisturizing creams and lotions to arms, legs, and shoulders regularly. These areas are often neglected but equally important for overall skin health.
Targeted Hydration: Choose products that are easy to apply and provide hydration to compensate for indoor drying stresses.
Consistency is Key: Establish a daily routine of full-body moisturizing to maintain skin hydration levels.

Enhance Your Skincare with Dermidia's Installable Web Apps!

Take control of your skin health with our special web apps that are designed to analyze indoor dermal stresses (represented by the Dry Skin Index) and provide personalized skincare recommendations.

1. Seasonal.Skin app: Your Historical Skin Stress Analyzer

Features

Reconstructs indoor drying stresses for the past 3 years
Simulates reference wood frame house anywhere in the world
Displays daily and monthly average Dry Skin Index (DSI) values
Provides monthly overviews

Benefits

Gain insights into seasonal skincare needs
Plan your skincare routine based on historical trends
Understand how your local climate affects your skin year-round

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2. Dermidia Select: Your Personal Lotion Matchmaker

Features

Simulates the Dry Skin Index (DSI) for current weather conditions
Assumes a common wood frame house environment
Recommends specific Eucerin lotions based on calculated DSI
Provides a weekly DSI forecast

Benefits

Get personalized product recommendations
Ensure your skincare matches your current indoor dermal stress levels.
Optimize your lotion choice for maximum effectiveness

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3. Dermidia Care: Track the Dry Skin Index with your Ambient Weather Station!

Features

The Dermidia Care app uses indoor and outdoor sensor measurements to monitor dermal stresses
Keep informed about changes in the Dry Skin Index across the seasons
Check out the guidance regarding lotion use and when to use a room humidifier

Benefits

See how changes in the weather impact the indoor drying stresses in your residence
Manage your skin care according to the dermal stresses

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"I developed the Dry Skin Index to help people understand their exposures to skin stressors and adapt their skin care accordingly."

— Dave Layton, Founder Dermidia/Dermalapps LLC