Dry skin

Are you constantly struggling with flaky, dry and rough skin, no matter how much moisturizer you apply? With a better understanding of what contributes to dryness, you can make sensible adjustments to your skincare routine for softer, smoother and perfectly moisturized skin.

Dry skin occurs when it can no longer retain its natural moisturizing factors or retain moisturizing ingredients effectively - in other words, it loses the ability to regenerate itself. Causes include disruption of the skin barrier and damage to its microbiome from over-cleansing, harsh surfactants, cumulative unprotected sun exposure (daily sunscreen is a must) and many of the everyday environmental factors we are exposed to.

The fight against dry, irritated skin starts with choosing good dry skin products that nourish and soothe. You can start with a gentle but effective cleanser that leaves skin soft and clean without drying it out. Here are our recommendations for mild cleansers.

After cleansing, you can recharge your skin with a toner (yes, even dry skin can benefit from a toner) full of high-quality hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients. These ingredients give very dry skin exactly what it needs to regain moisture and protect against future moisture loss. Use a good moisturizer that strengthens the skin barrier and provides long-lasting moisture. Here are our recommendations for the best rich moisturizers.

And of course, during the day, it's important to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher. Nothing is more important for the skin than protection from daily UV rays (even on cloudy days); unprotected UV exposure reduces the skin's ability to retain moisture and regenerate the vital, healthy substances it needs.