Common Problems with Dry Skin and How to Fix Them
How to Deal with Dry Skin
Dry skin is one of the most common skin difficulties there is. As temperatures drop, it’s important to keep dry skin at bay to prevent flaking, itching, and painful cracking of the skin. Keep reading the understand what dry skin really is and the best ways to keep your skin hydrated and smooth this winter!
What is dry skin caused by?
Dry skin is typically caused by a change in temperature, most often exacerbated by cold weather. Some skin is more sensitive than others to change in temperature, but it’s a common problem that most of us run across in our lives.
Don’t worry, dry skin is usually not a sign of anything serious. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be painful and uncomfortable! Dry skin can often lead to deeply cracked skin, an uncomfortable tight feeling, and even peeling… Yikes!
Dry skin can often become a cyclical problem. It’s important to use ingredients that help you retain the moisture that you already have so that the problem doesn’t worsen. Our natural ingredients are emollient and richly hydrating, helping you stop dry skin in its tracks and even preventing your skin from moisture-loss in the future.
So what are the best skin care products to combat this pesky problem?
Dry Skin Cream
The best way to combat dry skin is to use products that are specifically formulated to target for maximum hydration. A Dry Skin Butter Cream like this one does just that! Calm your aggravated skin with richly hydrating ingredients like calming aloe, shea and cocoa butter, and vitamin E.
These natural ingredients ensure that this product is suitable for ALL skin types, even the most temperamental of sensitive skin! Major bonus-- this cream is also infused with rose and lavender so it smells amazing! Your hands will appreciate this luxurious spa treatment scents.
Best for dry or chapped skin.
Ultra Hydrating | Thick | Deeply Nourishing
This natural cocoa & shea whipped body butter will provide deep intense hydration to soothe and protect eczema or sensitive dry skin.
8 oz jar.
Body Lotion
It doesn’t take a lot of Radiant Body Lotion to deliver silky smooth skin. With just a drop, you’ll notice hydrated skin where you once had flakes and roughness! This lotion has a light and creamy formula that won’t weigh you down or leave you feeling greasy, but it still delivers major hydration!
If you’re struggling with dry skin in colder temperatures, try using this body lotion right out of the shower to lock in moisture with powerful natural ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba oil, and aloe juice.
It’ll absorb quickly into your skin, leaving you feeling and smelling your best. This product comes in several different fresh scents-- Eucalyptus Mint, Lemon Lavender, Lemon Grapefruit, and Marionberry.
Using a lotion when your skin is wet will allow you to retain the moisture that you already have, helping you to break the cycle of dry skin as a whole.
Naturally emollient ingredients like coconut oil can be a miracle ingredient for dry skin sufferers because it’s both hydrating and anti-inflammatory. So in addition to giving your skin the moisture it craves, coconut oil also calms irritated skin that might’ve occurred due to underlying skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It’ll strengthen your skin barrier all while giving you smooth results.
Dry Skin Body Balm
This is the on-the-go hydration blast that you’ve been looking for. If you’re waiting for the bus in the cold or on a brisk walk around the neighborhood, your hands might be in need of a moisturizing boost!
Easily transportable, the Dry Skin Body Balm comes in a simple twist tube applicator so you can apply it whenever and wherever irritated dry skin needs a boost. All it takes is one swipe for your skin to feel the effects of this richly moisturizing body balm.
Being able to hydrate anywhere and everywhere will help you get your skin back on track. As soon as you feel the signs of dry skin coming on, pop on some body balm.
Formulated with beeswax, shea butter, and olive oil, this body balm’s natural ingredients will calm any irritated skin type. Apply it all over your hands and in any dry patch trouble areas for soft skin.
Dry skin can be a huge pain in the winter, but wonderful naturally occurring ingredients are here to help. You can stop the cycle of dry skin without turning to a bunch of synthetic ingredients.
Look to rich natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, aloe, and jojoba oil to combat pesky dry skin. Make moisturizing your whole body, not just your face, a vital part of your routine and you’ll see the results you want.
Best for chapped and ultra dry irritated skin.
Hydrate | Protect | Soothe
A skin salve body balm for dry, chapped, cracked skin. The best body balm for eczema and sensitive skin.
2.5 oz tube
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Best for dry, dull skin.
Hydrating | Nourishing | Softens & Brightens
Shea Butter Body Lotion is an everyday lotion infused with hydration rich shea butter, aloe and honey to lock in moisture and soften skin. Scented with Raspberry Vanilla.
8 oz pump bottle