Collection: Dry skin

Dry skin is a skin type where the skin naturally produces fewer lipids (oils), ceramides, and moisture-binding components. This leads to a weakened skin barrier that struggles to lock in hydration, making the skin feel tight, rough, or flaky.

Normal skin has a balanced oil-to-water ratio, meaning it retains moisture better, feels smoother, and rarely experiences ongoing tightness or irritation.

Key differences:

• Dry Skin: Lacks oil and lipids → feels rough, tight, sensitive, or flaky.
  
• Normal Skin: Balanced moisture + healthy barrier → feels soft, smooth, comfortable.
  
• Dry Skin Needs: Nourishing moisturizers, ceramides, and hydrating ingredients.
  

A strong, well-nourished barrier is the biggest distinguishing factor — and supporting it is essential for dry skin.

Dry skin isn’t simply a lack of moisture — it’s usually a sign of a weakened or compromised skin barrier. When the barrier loses essential lipids like ceramides, it becomes unable to retain water, leading to tightness, flakiness, and discomfort.

Common causes include:

• A depleted skin barrier: Fewer lipids = less protection and faster moisture loss.
  
• Environmental stress: Cold weather, low humidity, wind, indoor heating, and sun exposure draw water out of the skin.
  
• Harsh skincare habits: Over-cleansing, exfoliating too often, or using stripping ingredients weakens the barrier over time.
  
• Aging: Natural oil and ceramide production decreases, making skin feel drier and more fragile.
  
• Lifestyle factors: Hot showers, dehydration, certain medications, and stress can all trigger dryness.
  

Understanding the root cause helps you choose targeted solutions that replenish hydration, restore lipids, and rebuild a strong, healthy barrier.

Rebalancing dry skin starts with a barrier-first approach — replenishing the lipids, humectants, and soothing ingredients your skin needs to feel comfortable and hydrated again.

Our Dry Skin Collection works by:

• Rebuilding the Lipid Barrier:
  Ceramides and nourishing emollients restore the skin’s protective layer, helping it hold onto moisture.
  
• Deep Rehydration:
  Multi-weight hyaluronic acid and glycerin draw water into the skin for long-lasting hydration.
  
• Soothing Sensitivity:
  Aloe, oat, and calming botanicals reduce tightness, flakiness, and irritation.
  
• Improving Texture & Bounce:
  With continued barrier repair, skin becomes smoother, plumper, and naturally radiant.
  

Whether your dryness is occasional or chronic, strengthening the barrier is the key to soft, healthy, hydrated skin.

Our Dry Skin Collection is formulated with ingredients proven to restore comfort and hydration:

• Ceramides: Replenish essential lipids and strengthen the barrier.
  
• Hyaluronic Acid (multiple weights): Hydrates deeply by attracting and holding water in different layers of the skin.
  
• Niacinamide: Supports barrier repair, reduces redness, and enhances moisture retention.
  
• Squalane: A lightweight, skin-identical oil that nourishes without heaviness.
  
• Glycerin: A top-tier humectant that holds moisture inside the skin.
  
• Shea Butter & Natural Oils: Provide rich, cushiony nourishment and soothe tightness.
  
• Soothing Botanicals: Aloe, oat extract, and calendula help calm irritation and restore softness.
  

This combination ensures your skin feels cushioned, hydrated, and protected — with a smooth, supple finish.

Dry skin is a skin type, meaning your skin naturally produces fewer oils and lipids. This leads to flakiness, rough texture, and a weakened barrier. Dehydrated skin, however, is a temporary condition caused by a lack of water in the skin — not oil.

Dry skin usually feels rough and tight all the time, while dehydrated skin may feel dull, tight and oily, or show increased fine lines. Both conditions can exist together, but they require different solutions: dry skin needs lipids, while dehydrated skin needs hydration. Our Dry Skin Collection supports both by strengthening the barrier and adding multi-layer hydration.

Yes — dryness can make fine lines more noticeable. When the skin lacks oils and moisture, it becomes less flexible and more prone to creasing. Over time, a damaged or weakened barrier can accelerate signs of aging.

Keeping the skin hydrated and restoring lipids with ingredients like ceramides, squalane, and hyaluronic acid helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and improves elasticity. Consistent use of barrier-repairing products can dramatically soften dryness-induced wrinkles.

For dry skin, gentle exfoliation 1–2 times per week is usually enough to remove flakiness and help your moisturizers absorb better. Over-exfoliating can damage the barrier and make dryness worse.

Choose mild exfoliants like lactic acid or gentle enzyme-based formulas rather than harsh scrubs. Always follow with a replenishing moisturizer to lock in hydration and support barrier repair.

Yes — hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils, instantly weakening your barrier and increasing water loss. This often leads to tightness, redness, and heightened dryness after bathing.

Switching to warm (not hot) water and applying moisturizer within 60 seconds after stepping out of the shower helps trap hydration inside the skin. Look for lipid-rich creams that restore ceramides and prevent further moisture loss.

Dry skin should avoid overly stripping or aggressive ingredients, including:

• High concentrations of alcohol
  
• Harsh foaming sulfates
  
• Fragrance if your skin is sensitive
  
• Strong retinoids (unless balanced with hydration)
  
• High-percentage exfoliating acids
  

These can damage your barrier and worsen moisture loss. Instead, choose formulas with hydrating humectants, nourishing oils, and soothing botanicals to rebalance and protect the skin.

Yes — dry skin can be hereditary. Some people naturally produce fewer lipids and ceramides, making their skin more prone to dryness at any age. Conditions like eczema also have genetic links that affect the skin barrier.

Even if dryness is genetic, the right skincare routine — especially one focused on ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and gentle cleansers — can significantly improve comfort, softness, and moisture retention.

A few daily habits can make a major difference in improving dry skin:

• Drink enough water to support skin hydration.
  
• Use a humidifier during dry seasons or at night.
  
• Limit long, hot showers.
  
• Apply moisturizer while skin is still damp.
  
• Choose nourishing, barrier-friendly skincare.
  
• Protect your skin from wind and cold temperatures.
  

These simple steps help your skin maintain moisture and reduce long-term dryness.

Absolutely — dry skin can still experience breakouts. When your skin lacks moisture, it may overproduce sebum to compensate, leading to clogged pores and blemishes. A damaged barrier can also lead to inflammation, making acne worse.

Balancing hydration is key. Using non-comedogenic moisturizers, hydrating serums, and gentle barrier repairs helps prevent both dryness and breakouts without overwhelming the skin.

Yes — the skin barrier can repair itself with the right support. Consistent use of ceramides, fatty acids, squalane, niacinamide, and humectants helps rebuild the barrier and restore its ability to retain moisture.

Most people start noticing improvement within 2–4 weeks, especially when they avoid stripping products and maintain a nourishing skincare routine.

The ideal routine for dry skin focuses on layering hydration and sealing in moisture. Follow this order:

Morning:

1. Gentle cleanser
   
2. Hydrating essence or mist
   
3. Hydrating serum (hyaluronic acid + niacinamide)
   
4. Barrier-restoring moisturizer
   
5. SPF
   

Evening:

1. Cream or oil-based cleanser
   
2. Hydrating serum
   
3. Nourishing moisturizer or barrier repair cream
   
4. Optional: facial oil to lock everything in
   

This routine ensures your skin stays hydrated, protected, and comfortable throughout the day.

Sudden dryness or flakiness is often caused by a combination of environmental changes, lifestyle factors, and barrier disruption.

Common triggers include:

• Weather shifts (especially cold or low humidity)
  
• Over-cleansing or harsh skincare products
  
• Hot showers that strip natural oils
  
• Using exfoliants or retinoids too often
  
• Dehydration or lack of essential fatty acids
  
• Stress or disrupted sleep
  
• Medical conditions like eczema or dermatitis
  

When the skin barrier becomes compromised, it loses its ability to retain moisture — leading to visible flaking, tightness, redness, or rough patches.

Using gentle cleansing, hydrating serums, and barrier-repairing moisturizers can restore comfort and help prevent sudden dryness in the future.

While most dry skin can be improved with barrier-repairing skincare, you should consider seeing a dermatologist if:

• Your dryness is persistent, painful, or worsening
  
• You experience cracks, bleeding, or severe flaking
  
• You suspect eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis
  
• Your skin reacts to most moisturizers
  
• Dry patches appear suddenly with redness or inflammation
  
• Nothing improves your dryness after 3–4 weeks of consistent care
  

Dermatologists can diagnose underlying conditions and recommend targeted treatments or prescription formulas if needed.

If your skin still feels dry despite using moisturizer, it usually means your barrier is weakened, or your moisturizer isn’t addressing what your skin is actually lacking.

Common reasons this happens:

• Not enough lipids: Your skin needs oils and ceramides, not just water.
  
• Humectants without occlusives: Hydration evaporates if it isn’t sealed in.
  
• Using the wrong formula: Lightweight gels may not be enough for dry skin.
  
• Damaging skincare habits: Over-washing, hot water, or strong actives.
  
• Moisturizer applied on dry skin: Applying on damp skin helps lock in hydration.
  

To fix this, look for moisturizers with ceramides, squalane, shea butter, glycerin, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid, and layer products to help your skin absorb and hold onto moisture more effectively.