A complete guide to natural skincare for dry skin

What does dry skin look like?

Simply said, those with dry skin types create less sebum than is regarded as “normal”. The oily material called sebum is created by sebaceous glands in the skin. It lubricates and protects the skin, making it necessary for healthy skin. However, dehydrated skin, which lacks both water and oil, is virtually always dry.
Because sebum acts as a natural barrier to epidermal water loss, people with dry skin types lose water from their skin more quickly. This explains why dry skin frequently looks drab, feels tight, and itches. Dry skin can become flaky, scaley, and even crack in more severe cases. Women are more likely than males to have dry skin in the general population.

You might have noticed the following if you have dry skin:

when touched, the texture is rough
Lack of suppleness or a tightness in the body
Irritations and redness
Itching, scaling, or flaking
barely perceptible pores
complexion that seems blotchy or dingy
Skin that cracks easily

Why does skin get dry?

There are a number of things that could be the cause of your skin type:

Genetics.
Your basic skin type is often set by your genes and does not significantly alter throughout the course of your lifetime. Some skin diseases, like eczema, that are known to be connected to dry skin can also be inherited.
Age.
Since perspiration and oil glands often become less active with age, most people over 50 believe their skin is drier than it once was. This is made worse by the fact that as we grow older, our rate of cellular turnover decreases, which can leave our skin looking older and more dry.
Climate and weather.
In the winter, when temperatures are lower and the air is less humid, many people find that their skin becomes drier.
Additionally, due to a lack of outside hydration, persons who live in arid, desert-like areas are more likely to have dry skin all year round.
Medical problems and prescription drugs.
Skin that is dry and itchy can develop as a result of some diseases, including diabetes and kidney conditions. Numerous pharmaceuticals, including those used to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, prescription acne, and antihistamines, can cause temporary skin dryness.

The overriding goal in taking care of dry skin is to provide it with as much nourishment and hydration as possible, in order to restore the natural oil and water balance the skin lacks. Adopting the right skincare routine to address dryness, is a key step in this process. In order for the skincare products to work optimally, however, it is important to ensure you are doing your best to boost your skin’s hydration from inside-out. So before getting to our best skincare advice for dry skin, let’s review some lifestyle tips that can help you attain your best skin.

6 Recommendations in lifestyle to keep dry skin happy:

Limit exposure to water – especially hot water.
Long, hot showers and baths, as well as swimming in chlorine pools, remove the skin’s barrier of lubricating oils. Consider taking shorter, cooler showers and washing your face with lukewarm water.
Get your ABC’s
New skin cells are produced with the help of vitamin A. Without it, skin can become very dry, and B vitamins are essential in preventing this because they have many beneficial effects on the skin. Finally, the antioxidant protection and skin moisturization functions of vitamins C & E are crucial.
Avoid irritating fabrics and laundry detergent.
Avoid using laundry detergent and irritable textiles. To avoid tiny lines emerging while you sleep, use clothing made of soft materials and spend money on a silk or satin pillowcase. Always use fragrance-free, hypoallergenic laundry detergent to prevent skin allergies.
Keep a reasonable distance from heat sources. As much as we love snuggling close to a fireplace or a heater during a cold winter night, it can be hard for your skin, as the high level of heat can worsen its dryness.
Keep an eye on the air moisture level. As your skin is very sensitive to the amount of humidity in the air, consider using a humidifier both at home and at work. This will prevent excessive water loss from your skin.
Avoid too much caffeine and alcohol. Both alcohol and caffeine act as diuretics, removing water from the body, including skin. Try swapping your afternoon latte with an energy-boosting smoothie, and always keep a bottle of water on hand to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Now that you are aware of how lifestyle can affect your skin, let’s get to know the best skincare ingredients for treating dry skin. As previously mentioned, dry skin is lacking in both oil and water, so the perfect skincare products will help address both of these deficiencies. Below you will find a list of dry skin-friendly ingredients used in NUORI natural beauty products. 

6 Ingredients (natural) that will work very well for dry skin

Hyaluronic acid. This ingredient is mainly known for its wrinkle-plumping, anti-aging effect, but its benefits go well beyond that. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has high moisturizing properties and since it is naturally composed in your body, it’s a safe, biocompatible skincare ingredient when used as a natural variant, like it is in NUORI products. For dry skin, Hyaluronic Acid will help boost the skin’s water content.

Aloe Vera. This plant has been used for centuries in skincare and is still a very popular and natural skin savior with proven results. It contains all the essential minerals, amino acids, and nutrients your skin needs. It is very efficient in treating and soothing irritations that dry skin often experiences. Aloe Vera can also improve skin elasticity which dry skin often lacks. In 2009, a study that was made on 30 women over the age of 45, the Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology determined that the regular use of Aloe Vera improved their skin elasticity over a 90-day period.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3). This nutrient boosts the production of natural lipids, such as ceramides, and fatty acids, which help fortify the skin’s barrier function to make it stay smooth, hydrated, and protected from outside damage. Niacinamide’s anti-inflammatory action helps diminish redness and irritation. Finally, Niacinamide is known to promote collagen and elastin production, fighting against the rough texture of dry skin.

Vitamin E. When applied regularly, Vitamin E is known to combat dryness, repair skin cracks, and help promote soft and supple skin. As an effective antioxidant, this vitamin is often combined with vitamin C in NUORI’s formulas to help neutralize damaging free radicals caused by UV light and environmental pollution. Vitamin E also reduces inflammation of the skin.

Shea Butter. Known as one of the most moisturizing ingredients used in skincare, shea butter comes from the nut of the African Shea tree. In addition to its extreme moisturizing effects, shea butter has a lot of other benefits: it boosts collagen production and acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient.

Glycerin. This is an oil-free humectant that boosts your skin hydration by helping skin cells retain moisture, leaving the skin plump, smooth, and hydrated. The glycerin found in NUORI products is 100% plant-based.

4-STEP Skincare Routine for dry skin

As we mentioned previously, the main concern of dry skin is the lack of oil and water. Therefore, we have created for you the perfect NUORI routine to ensure that your skin gets the best nourishment and hydration it needs. Follow those four steps for optimal results:

Step 1 – Cleanse

Protect + cleansing milk soothes dryness and dehydration while gently cleansing your skin. The skin is intensely moisturized thanks to a mixture of avocado oil, castor seed oil, and natural glycerin. Bio-lipids from sustainably harvested shea butter assist in creating a barrier to shield skin from aggressors outside that could exacerbate your skin’s dryness. Aloe vera also assists in reducing surface irritation, inflammation, and redness.

Step 2 – Treat

Supreme Moisture Mask is a highly moisturizing mask, perfectly adapted to distressed and dehydrated skin. The natural hyaluronic acid present in this mask penetrates deeply into the skin and immediately restores moisture levels. Niacinamide actively fights redness and irritation to leave smooth and radiant skin.

Step 3 – Hydrate

Protect + Facial Cream is a daily cream that contains shea butter and Niacinamide to treat dry skin and boost microcirculation, which results in smoother skin. In addition, the jojoba oil present in the cream helps restoring the skin’s natural lipid balance that will ensure deep moisturation on every layer of the skin.

Step 4 – Protect

Mineral Defence Sunscreen Face & Body is an all-natural sunscreen with SPF 30. It ensures high protection against the aging and drying effects of UVA and UVB rays.  Shea butter makes this mineral formula a pleasure to wear even for dry skin types. A complex of karanja oil, carrot oil and vitamin E offer extra skin hydration and antioxidant protection while naturally boosting UV protection.

PRO TIP FROM THE NUORI SKINCARE SPECIALIST

“To give some extra nutrition to your skin, blend 2 or 3 drops of a facial oil into your Supreme Moisture Mask to ensure the best moisture possible. Our Perfecting Facial Oil is the ideal match!” –

Blerta, NUORI skincare specialist

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