Collection: Skincare for dry skin

Dry skin needs more than just moisture - it requires protection and restoration. Strengthening the skin barrier is essential to prevent water loss, soothe irritation, and maintain lasting hydration. The right blend of replenishing ingredients ensures skin stays soft, resilient, and luminous. 

Discover answers to your dry skin concerns and how to keep it hydrated, protected, and nourished with the right skincare ingredients.

Why is my skin so dry?

Dry skin can result from various factors, including environmental influences, lifestyle habits, and a compromised skin barrier. Harsh weather, hot showers, or low humidity strip moisture from the skin, while an impaired barrier allows hydration to escape more easily. This can lead to irritation, flakiness, or tightness. Here's how you can address it:

Hot showers ~ hot water can break down the skin's natural oils, leaving it feeling dry and tight. To help, lower your shower temperature and try to keep your shower time to a minimum (around 5-10 minutes).

Environmental factors ~ harsh weather and low humidity can impact the skin's moisture retention. Take care of your skin outdoors by adding antioxidants and oils to your skincare routine, this helps maintain the strength of your skin barrier and keep pollutants out. And, even in winter, SPF is important to protect your skin from the drying effects of UV exposure. Think about investing in a humidifier to keep moisture in the air at home.

Not drinking enough water ~ dehydration can also contribute to dry skin. While topical treatments are crucial, make sure you're drinking plenty of water throughout the day to support hydration from the inside out.

Compromised skin barrier ~ a weakened skin barrier is unable to hold moisture efficiently. This can be caused by over-exfoliation, using harsh products, or environmental damage. To restore your barrier, avoid harsh ingredients like alcohol and opt for gentle, nourishing skincare that includes non-comedogenic oils like Argan and humectants like DNA HP to reinforce the skin's natural protective layer and keep skin cells hydrated.

Lack of Vitamin E ~ vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting skin from environmental damage, locking in moisture and improving skin hydration levels. If you’re not getting enough Vitamin E, it can leave your skin more susceptible to dryness and irritation. A good skincare routine for dry skin should include Vitamin E. You can also add Vitamin E-rich food to your diet for a boost, like almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados.

How can I hydrate my dry skin?

Avoid cleansers that may strip the skin, like those containing soap, and instead use nourishing formulations that support hydration.

Opt for products rich in humectants, like DNA HP, which draws water into the skin, and emollients, such as Shea Butter and Argan Oil, to seal it in. 

Make sure to moisturise as soon as you cleanse to avoid skin drying out. 

Should I exfoliate if I have dry skin?

Yes, you should exfoliate if you have dry skin - exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, allowing better absorption of hydrating products and revealing softer skin. However, over-exfoliating can make your skin dry and irritated. 

Try exfoliating once weekly to begin with and see how your skin reacts. You might want to increase that to two or three times weekly if your skin is responding well, but make sure you do so slowly.

Make sure you’re using a gentle exfoliant that’s not going to aggravate skin such as a clay mask.