HOW TO HYDRATE DRY SKIN

What is causing your dry skin?

Unlike dehydrated skin, which can affect everyone, dry skin is a skin type rather than a condition. It can be difficult to decipher whether you're suffering from dehydrated skin or dry skin, and although both are different, the skincare products to reach for are extremely similar. Dehydrated skin is linked with water loss and can happen to all skin types including oily skin, combination skin and normal skin. It's usually a temporary state but skin will often look dull, and you might have irritated skin patches or flaky skin. Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient that helps to improve dehydrated skin by pulling water into the skin and holding it there, try adding Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid to your skincare routine. Apply every morning and evening gently smoothing over the skin before applying moisturiser.

Dry skin is when the skin lacks the natural oils, fatty acids or lipids that keep it hydrated, smooth and radiant. It can be due to genetics, but the skin may also change at any point and start to become dry. We naturally produce less oil as we age, and also if the skin barrier or stratum corneum becomes damaged.

While your face is probably the first place you notice if your skin is on the dry side, dry skin can affect your whole body, from your shins to your hands. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. Switching up your skincare routine and making a few changes to your routine in general can help make irritated, dry skin on your face and dry hands feel healthy again.

A skincare routine to soothe and protect

Although soap can dry out the skin and strip it of natural oils there's no reason to avoid washing your face altogether. The natural skin barrier needs daily cleansing and protection to avoid damage and to lock in both water and oil for properly hydrated skin. Opt for a gentle cleanser, a serum with hyaluronic acid that helps improve skin hydration and always moisturise with a cream rich in fatty acids. If you're suffering with irritation, dry patches and uncomfortable skin, reach for our Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream. Formulated for ultra dry and sensitive skin, this intensive barrier repair cream relieves uncomfortable skin and supports skin barrier recovery.

The best serums for dry skin

Combining potent formulas with lightweight, ultra silky textures, serums concentrate on specific skincare concerns, so incorporating a serum rich in hydrating ingredients into your routine is a great way to give a dry face an extra hit of moisture. Our Super Serum earns its name from its skin-strengthening formula – it contains our smallest form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate up to eight surface layers.* Our formula helps leave delicate skin feel protected from external aggressors as skin’s barrier function is boosted. Hydro-Plumping Serum Concentrate is an intensely hydrating serum infused with 15% glycerin that also helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and dull, tired-looking skin.

*Based on a clinical study of 25 panelists measuring the penetration of the full formula via tape stripping.

Night time hydration for dry skin

For hydrated skin come morning, try our Midnight Recovery Concentrate, the perfect night time treatment for dry skin. Enriched with cold-pressed botanical oils including Evening Primrose Oil, the formula is rich is lipids and essential fatty acids and helps to nourish and quench dry skin. Overnight moisture loss is reduced, meaning that you wake up feeling rested and refreshed with boosted radiance.