Dry skin can be crippling, but with the right hydrating skincare, you can tackle your rough patches, calm redness-prone skin, assist with tightness, or reduce flakes with ease. We put together a skincare routine for dry skin to help you get rid of the uncomfortable symptoms of dryness, and quickly. Dehydrated skin is a skin type that requires a skincare regimen that contains skin care products like a hydrating moisturizer or a Vitamin C sunscreen to create a skin barrier from the hot sun.

You don’t need a lengthy daily skin care routine to combat dry skin. With a few powerful clean skincare products, you can achieve a hydrated, glowing complexion. The key, though, is consistency. Factors such as cold weather, dry air, a change in environment, excess caffeine and alcohol, a poor diet, and more are all fighting against you. Your skincare routine is your best defense, but it’s easy for dry skin to come rearing back when it slips. Follow this helpful guide step by step consistently and you’ll begin to see results. Keep at it, and your skin will feel nourished, smooth, supple, and radiant.

Say “No” to Harsh Cleansers

For naturally dry skin or seasonally dry skin, protecting the skin’s natural oils is a top priority. Harsh cleansers and over-cleansing can strip the skin of these oils and cause it to become irritated and drier. Instead, opt for a gentle cleanser with calming, hydrating effects.

The Perfect Canvas Clean Gelly Oil Cleanser is a great option for anyone suffering from dry skin. It is formulated with Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil to replenish and protect the skin's natural moisture barrier to prevent continued dryness, and Grape Seed Oil to prevent the appearance of visible environmental damage.

Exfoliate Gently

Gentle is the name of the game when dealing with parched, irritated skin. However, you still need to exfoliate. After cleansing, use a gentle exfoliating toner to keep pores free from buildup and dead skin cells.

The Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a toning, exfoliating, and hydrating formula to deliver all of these benefits and more. The chief and one of the best ingredients for dry skin, Lactic Acid, effectively breaks up dead cells and adds hydration, while also limiting irritation. With consistent use, your complexion will be smoother and brighter, but maybe most importantly for dry skin, we better be able to absorb moisture. This facial cleanser is a great addition to a daily skin care routine.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Now that your skin is cleansed and exfoliated, it’s time to supply it with much needed hydration. Reach for a hydrating serum such as Everhydrate Marine-Moisture Restore Serum to deliver instant and lasting moisture. With ingredients like Hyaluronic acid, it maximizes moisture levels by helping to both draw in water and lock it into the skin. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin act as a sponge for additional moisture and contributes to long-lasting hydration for soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin.

Say “Yes” to Facial Oil

Facial oils can not only hydrate the skin but also be chock-full of ingredients dry skin is begging for. To get the most benefit from a facial oil, look for a formula that features antioxidants and ceramides. Antioxidants will protect against the damaging effects of the environment including sun spots, dryness, and premature fine lines while ceramides will boost the skin’s barrier.

Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir is powered by a unique blend of nourishing, omega rich oils including Camellia, Inca Inchi, Meadowfoam & Rosehip to soothe skin and help strengthen the skin barrier

And yes, you can use a facial oil in addition to both serum and moisturizer. In fact, facial oil will help seal your skin and lock in benefits from the products applied before it.

Switch to a Heavier Face Cream

The final step in a hydrating skincare regimen is a beautiful, thick face cream. Face cream is key on how to prevent dry skin in winter months. At these times, face cream should be a part of your daily skincare routine for dry skin both morning and night.

Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm is the answer. It is formulated with Jojoba and Sunflower Oil Complex to intensely moisturize and help replenish the skin, plus Beta-Glucan to soothe and calm the skin so you can wake up to nourished, hydrated, and supple skin.

And that’s it! To recap, here is the best skincare routine for dry skin:

1. Hydrating Cleanser
2. Gentle Exfoliator
3. Hydrating Serum
4. Facial Oil
5. Moisturizing Cream

When you follow these five simple steps, hydration will follow you everywhere you go. Come rain or come shine, you will be well equipped to tackle dry skin before it starts and when it comes.

Sources:

How to Get Rid of Dry Winter Skin
Dry Skin Treatment

About the Author

Camille Poggi is a doctor in Pharmacy (PharmD.) and is passionate about skincare and how the skin works in general. She specializes in the cosmetic industry and worked for renowned companies in France like L’Oréal and Chanel before moving to London. After being a training manager for 4 years, Camille is at ease with explaining how products work in the skin and how to adapt her speech according to the audience.

She joined REN in January 2020 as International Training Manager and moved to the Research & Development team earlier this year to be the new Scientific Education Manager. A tailored-made role where she assesses and leads all technical communication and ensures scientific compliance is always met. She’s also involved in new product development from the earliest stages. Finding a way to create sustainable skincare products and making sure the message is properly delivered and understood is definitely a big challenge but also her favourite part working for REN.