Persistent, chronically dry skin typically occurs when women start to undergo hormonal changes in their late 40s and early 50s. Before then, it can be a sign that your skin is simply aging faster than normal. But don't blame yourself: This is one issue that has more to do with the genetic cards you were dealt than any kind of lifestyle choices, notes Gohara. Since this kind of dryness is typically correlated with lower levels of natural hyaluronic acid, load up on a product that contains it (try: Derma E Hydrating Serum, $29.50). Layer under your moisturizer day and night to help keep skin healthy and hydrated (and youthful).
