Why Your Dry Skin Gets Worse in Summer | Dermatologist Explains

Summer dry skin driving you crazy? ☀️🥵 Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dray explains why dry skin often gets worse during the summer, even when it's hot and humid. Learn how sweat, sun exposure, swimming pools, sandals, menopause, and even certain moisturizers can contribute to dry, irritated skin and eczema flare-ups. In this video, Dr. Dray shares practical, evidence-based tips to help protect the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, reduce itching, avoid heat rash, and keep skin healthy all summer long. She also discusses the best lightweight moisturizers for summer, how to care for eczema in hot weather, and why sweat is not actually moisturizing your skin. Suggested products featured in this video: SweatBlock Antiperspirant https://amzlink.to/az0ipMA0nSXBM Celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner https://amzlink.to/az0DmiXKFvWaU Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream https://amzlink.to/az0nyO0EeJkA2 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Gel Cream https://amzlink.to/az0t1TDTb4nOi Gold Bond Eczema Therapy Lotion https://o.bttn.io/0bYyOKKWodG Timestamps: 0:00 Why dry skin gets worse in the summer 0:49 Why sweat dries out your skin 2:05 Sweat, eczema, and dyshidrotic eczema flare-ups 3:14 Summer sun damage and the skin barrier 4:35 Why wearing less clothing can make skin drier 5:39 Dry feet, cracked heels, and sandals 6:44 Menopause, hot flashes, and summer dry skin 7:58 Swimming pools, chlorine, and dry skin 9:31 When petroleum jelly can make things worse 11:06 Heat rash, slugg