Ceramides
Skincare
For Dry Skin

The best moisturiser for dry skin on the face should be formulated to soothe the skin and restore hydration. Dry skin types have underactive sebaceous glands, which is why they benefit from richer moisturisers containing humectants, emollients and essential skin-identical lipids. The daily AM Facial Moisturising Lotion is a great option for morning facial moisturiser. For your nighttime routine, a rich cream, like the Skin Renewing Night Cream, will support the skin's natural renewal process overnight while deeply hydrating to minimise transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

The best cleansers for dry skin are formulated with nourishing ingredients to maintain hydration while clearing away any dirt and impurities. The Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser cleanses the skin while providing hydration. Very dry skin might benefit from an oil-based cleanser, like the Foaming Oil Cleanser, formulated with squalane oil and triglyceride for long-lasting hydration and healthier-looking skin. 

Dry skin types can exfoliate, but they need to be more careful than other skin types, as they may run the risk of over-exfoliation, which can exacerbate the characteristics of dry skin and compromise the moisture barrier. Dry skin types should avoid physical exfoliants; instead, opt for a gentle, chemical exfoliant. Look for gentle cleansers containing AHAs or BHAs to gently exfoliate without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Make sure to gradually introduce an exfoliating product into your skincare routine and monitor your skin for irritation.

The best serums for dry skin should both hydrate and protect the skin. Hyaluronic acid serums are the most often recommended serum for dry skin, like CeraVe’s Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Dry skin types can also benefit from a vitamin C serum, like the Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum. This antioxidant helps to protect the skin from environmental factors that can compromise the skin moisture barrier and dry out the skin.

The best ingredients for dry skin are those that maintain and strengthen the skin moisture barrier, deeply hydrate, and soothe the skin. Beneficial ingredients for dry skin include:

• Hyaluronic acid: Naturally occurring in the body, hyaluronic acid is a humectant responsible for keeping the skin plump and supple. 

• Glycerin: another humectant with a slightly thicker consistency. Glycerin hydrates the skin by absorbing and locking in moisture. 

• Ceramides: Ceramides are an essential part of the skin moisture barrier, ensuring a strong skin moisture barrier to protect against environmental aggressors.

• Shea butter: Shea butter is a rich emollient that soothes and deeply nourishes the skin, making it an ideal ingredient for dehydrated and dry skin.

• Squalane: Squalane imitates the skin’s natural oils to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and keep the skin soft. 

• Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a multi-purpose ingredient with soothing properties ideal for dry skin. It also helps with pigmentation like dark under eye circles that can be more pronounced on dry or dehydrated skin.

• Panthenol: Also known as pro-vitamin B5, panthenol is a water-soluble ingredient that holds and binds water to keep the skin hydrated.

The ideal skincare routine for dry skin will focus on hydrating the skin and strengthening the skin moisture barrier. Start with a gentle, hydrating cleanser to remove dirt and clear pores of dead skin cells, then follow with a hydrating serum and nourishing moisturiser. For your daytime routine, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect from UV exposure. For your evening routine, finish with an eye cream to reduce dark circles and puffiness.