Dry Skin
What is dry skin?
Dry skin (known as xeroderma, or xerosis for extremely dry skin) is a common occurrence that affects everyone at some point in their lives (especially during winter months). It happens when the skin loses too much water or oil. Dry skin can be uncomfortable to live with, but it is important to remember that there are creams and treatments that can be done to overcome this dryness. Dry skin can look and feel cracked, rough, tight, flaky, and scaly, and it can appear anywhere on the body. Although, dry skin is usually harmless, if it is severely dry, it can become fragile and crack easily, turning into a painful sore and a potential infection risk. If this happens, it is important to see a doctor or skincare specialist to discuss a treatment plan to get this dry skin under control.
What causes dry skin?
Severely dry skin can come in the form of many types, and by pinpointing the cause of dry skin, it can change how it is treated.
Heat
Environment
Hot Baths
Ageing
Occupation
Conditions that may cause dry skin
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NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash
Original price was: £26.00.£17.49Current price is: £17.49.
Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Facial Primer
Original price was: £53.00.£36.99Current price is: £36.99.
Jane Iredale BeautyPrep Face Cleanser 90ml
Original price was: £29.50.£18.00Current price is: £18.00.
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 30ml
Original price was: £85.00.£61.99Current price is: £61.99.
Heliocare Gelcream Colour Brown SPF 50
Original price was: £28.00.£26.29Current price is: £26.29.
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum
Original price was: £105.00.£77.99Current price is: £77.99.
Jan Marini Bioglycolic Facial Cleanser
Original price was: £43.00.£35.99Current price is: £35.99.
Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Mattifying Facial Primer
Original price was: £53.00.£36.99Current price is: £36.99.
SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst
Original price was: £120.00.£103.99Current price is: £103.99.
NeoStrata Sheer Hydration SPF40
Original price was: £53.00.£32.99Current price is: £32.99.
Heliocare Ultra-D Capsules
Original price was: £30.50.£27.00Current price is: £27.00.
SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 30ml (Without the outer packaging box)
Original price was: £45.00.£21.99Current price is: £21.99.
Heliocare 360 Mineral Tolerance Fluid – SPF 50
Original price was: £31.00.£25.99Current price is: £25.99.
Jane Iredale Glow Time Mineral BB Cream
£39.49 – £39.99
NeoStrata Ultra Daytime Smoothing Cream SPF20
Original price was: £51.00.£42.99Current price is: £42.99.
Heliocare Gelcream Colour Light SPF 50
Original price was: £28.00.£26.29Current price is: £26.29.
Jane Iredale Dream Tint Moisturiser
Original price was: £47.50.£34.49Current price is: £34.49.
Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray SPF50+
Original price was: £31.99.£25.99Current price is: £25.99.
Jane Iredale Camouflage Brush
Original price was: £20.00.£12.49Current price is: £12.49.
Heliocare 360 Colour Gel Oil Free (Beige, Bronze or Pearl)
£27.99 – £28.99
SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan
Original price was: £120.00.£93.99Current price is: £93.99.
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
Original price was: £33.00.£22.49Current price is: £22.49.
SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Foam 150ml
Original price was: £45.00.£33.00Current price is: £33.00.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser Cream 190ml
Original price was: £45.00.£34.79Current price is: £34.79.
Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Compact Refills
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Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Brightening Facial Primer
Original price was: £55.00.£36.99Current price is: £36.99.
Jane Iredale BeautyPrep Face Moisturizer
Original price was: £48.00.£26.00Current price is: £26.00.
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen (SPF 50) 40ml
Original price was: £52.00.£36.49Current price is: £36.49.
How to try and prevent dry skin
- DO use moisturisers to smooth and soften dry skin to prevent it cracking that include emollients (such as petroleum jelly, lanolin, mineral oils, and hyaluronic acid) and glycerine that will attract moisture into the skin.
- DO use topical prescription steroid creams if you have extremely dry skin to decrease the inflammation in the skin.
- DO avoid moisturisers that have ingredients like isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, sulphates, or fragrances as these can irritate the skin.
- DO see a doctor or skin specialist if the treatments are not helping you manage your skin conditions.
- DON’T forget the SPF!
Our Recommendations
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SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser – specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin, it hydrates and comforts dry and tight skin, smoothing any rough surface texture, and yet still gentle enough to reduce irritation.
OBAGI Hydrate Facial Moisturiser – formulated to provide long-lasting hydration to the skin and soothe dry, flaky skin using naturally derived ingredients like shea butter, mango butter and avocado oil.
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 – this will replenish the skin with moisture to leave the skin feeling refreshed and smooth. It contains hyaluronic acid that is a natural humectant capable of holding one thousand times its own weight in water.
Environ A, C and E Body Oil – formulated to moisturise effectively and encourage healthy, radiant and smooth skin appearance.