Dry Skin: Why Daily Skin Care Matters

Dry skin is more than a temporary feeling of tightness or discomfort. When the skin loses too much moisture, its natural barrier function can become weakened. The skin may become rougher, more sensitive and less able to cope with friction, pressure and environmental stress.

This is particularly relevant for people who wear compression stockings or prostheses, where the skin can be exposed to prolonged contact, pressure, friction, heat and moisture.

That is why daily skin care should focus on more than relieving dryness. The aim is to restore and support the skin barrier, maintain hydration over time and protect the skin where it is exposed to additional stress.

Long-term hydration supports the skin barrier

The skin barrier helps retain moisture and protect the skin from external influences. When it becomes weakened, water can escape more easily, contributing to dryness and sensitivity.

Regular moisturisation helps maintain the skin's moisture balance, improve suppleness and support the rebuilding of the natural skin barrier. This is why daily hydration is important, even when the skin does not appear severely dry.

NAQI Derma Care is designed for the daily care of dry and sensitive skin. Used consistently, it helps moisturise the skin, maintain suppleness and support the skin barrier.

The goal is not simply to relieve dry skin today, but to help maintain healthier, more resilient skin over time.

Hydrate. Rebuild. Protect.

Compression, friction and moisture

Compression stockings are often worn for many hours a day. Continuous contact between the garment and the skin, together with pressure, friction, heat and perspiration, can place additional stress on the skin.

And dry skin appears to be a common issue. In one study** of patients receiving compression therapy, 58.5% reported dry skin as a side effect, making it the most frequently reported skin-related problem.

This makes daily skin care an important part of a good compression routine.

Hydration is an important first step, but areas exposed to repeated friction or moisture may also need protection.

NAQI Body Screen creates a breathable protective layer on intact skin, helping to protect against the effects of friction and moisture. It can be particularly useful for areas exposed to prolonged contact with compression garments or prosthetic liners.

For people wearing compression stockings or prostheses, the two approaches complement each other:

NAQI Derma Care helps hydrate and support the skin barrier, while NAQI Body Screen helps protect against friction and moisture.

Skin care for prosthesis users

People living with limb loss can experience similar challenges. The residual limb is often in close contact with a prosthetic liner and socket for extended periods. Movement, pressure, heat and perspiration can create friction and moisture, while dry or weakened skin may be more vulnerable to irritation.

A consistent daily routine can help maintain the skin's condition.

Gentle cleansing followed by regular hydration with NAQI Derma Care helps keep the skin soft, supple and supported.

Where friction and moisture are concerns, NAQI Body Screen can provide an additional protective layer on intact skin.

Regular skin inspection is also important, particularly when a prosthesis or compression garment is worn for long periods.

Healthy skin care is a long-term process. It is not only about adding moisture when the skin feels dry, but about supporting the skin barrier and protecting the skin from repeated stress.

**Reich-Schupke S, Murmann F, Altmeyer P, Stücker M. Quality of life and patients' view of compression therapy. Int Angiol. 2009 Oct;28(5):385-93. PMID: 19935593.