Best Products for Dry Skin
If your skin feels tight, rough, or flaky, you may be experiencing dry skin — a condition where the skin produces too little oil to maintain a healthy moisture barrier. Unlike dehydration (which is a lack of water), dry skin lacks lipids, the natural oils that keep skin soft and supple. Environmental stress, aging, harsh cleansers, and over-exfoliation can all worsen dryness, leaving skin looking dull and feeling uncomfortable.
At Art of Skin Care, we focus on supporting and rebuilding your skin’s natural barrier with gentle, nourishing products that restore balance and comfort. Instead of a full regimen, this collection highlights targeted essentials to soothe dryness and strengthen skin health.
What causes dry skin?
Dry skin occurs when your skin produces too little oil to maintain a strong protective barrier. This can result from genetics, aging, climate changes, harsh cleansers, or over-exfoliation. When the lipid barrier is weak, the skin loses moisture easily, leading to tightness, flakiness, and irritation.
What’s the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin lacks oil, while dehydrated skin lacks water. You can have oily yet dehydrated skin, but dry skin is a skin type that needs richer, barrier-supportive care. For dry skin, choose creamy cleansers, rich moisturizers, and nourishing oils to restore softness and elasticity.
How can I fix dry skin naturally?
To support dry skin, focus on gentle exfoliation, deep hydration, and moisture sealing. Use an enzyme exfoliant like Rhonda Allison Dermazyme to lift dead skin, layer Le Mieux Hyaluronic Serum for hydration, and finish with GlyMed Comfort Cream or Hale & Hush Remedy Rehab Oil to lock in moisture.
What ingredients are best for dry skin?
Look for hydrating and barrier-strengthening ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, squalane, glycerin, and omega fatty acids. These ingredients help retain moisture, smooth texture, and reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier for long-term comfort and suppleness.
How often should I exfoliate if I have dry skin?
Limit exfoliation to 1–3 times per week, depending on your sensitivity. Instead of strong acids, use gentle enzyme exfoliants to remove dull surface buildup without stripping natural oils. Over-exfoliating can worsen dryness and weaken your barrier.
Can dry skin become sensitive?
Yes — when your skin lacks the oils it needs, its barrier becomes more permeable, making it prone to redness, itching, and irritation. Replenishing the barrier with rich moisturizers and calming facial oils helps reduce sensitivity and restore resilience.
