Dry skin is prone to losing its water content quickly and becoming dehydrated. This leads to extreme flakiness, a scaly texture, dull, beat-looking skin and more. In extreme cases, dry skin may put you in a constant state of discomfort. 

 If you are struggling with dry skin despite efforts – might we suggest taking a closer look at your skincare? With the right ingredients in your morning and nighttime ritual, you can restore your skin to its former glory. From hero humectant Hyaluronic Acid to barrier-loving ceramides, here’s a look at the best ingredients for dry skin. We also introduce you to the best skin care for dry skin that ensures visible results. 

 But first, let’s learn the different causes and symptoms of dry skin 

 What Causes Dry Skin?

Dry skin can occur due to a myriad of reasons. You may be genetically predisposed to skin dryness or struggle with it during transition season. While it is impossible to list all the reasons for dry skin, here are the most common ones.  

> Extreme Temperatures: The scorching sun, excessive humidity and bitter cold winds can zap the moisture from your skin, making it dry.  

>Your Surrounding: Does your skin feel parched after sitting in your office chamber all day? This is because most air conditioning systems pull the moisture from the skin. Results? Stretchy, flaky skin   

> Harsh Skincare: Abrasive skincare or detergents can mar the lipid barrier, which is responsible for your skin’s moisture retention.  

> Over washing And Over-Exfoliation: Over washing & over-exfoliation remove the natural oils from your skin – making it dry and tight.  

  > Ageing: As you age, your skin becomes thinner and is unable to produce natural oils. This can make your skin drier than usual. 

Best Ingredients For Dry Skin

 If you are looking to deeply rejuvenate your dry skin, these high-performing ingredients should be on your radar. 

1. Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic Acid works wonders for folks with dry skin. The powerful humectant binds water molecules to the skin, ensuring multi-level and sustained hydration. It also combats flakiness, dullness, inflammation, premature age lines and more for an even texture.  

2. Ceramides: Ceramides are lipid molecules, found in your skin’s outermost layer or the lipid barrier. For those unaware, the lipid barrier serves as the first wall of defence for the body, warding off harmful pathogens, aggressors, and pollutants. This barrier also plays a pivotal role in retaining your skin’s moisture content and preventing dehydration.

3. Squalane: Squalane is an underrated emollient that puts a big, sturdy lock on hydration. The ingredient mimics your skin’s natural oils and is deemed fit for all skin types. Despite being an oil, Squalane is lightweight and doesn’t clog pores – not even in the slightest.

4. Provitamin B5 or Panthenol: Provitamin B5 or Panthenol is a powerful humectant that protects your skin’s moisture reservoir. It also enhances your skin’s tautness and elasticity, making it look more youthful. Topical application of Provitamin B5 helps offset episodes of inflammation, redness and rashes – the perfect fit for people with dry, sensitive skin. 

5. Lactic Acid: No matter the skin type, regular exfoliation is non-negotiable. Enter Latic Acid for dry skin! A form of Alpa Hydroxy Acids, Lactic Acid buffs away dirt and debris from the skin, revealing a brighter surface underneath. This exfoliant is a perfect match for folks with dry skin due to its water-holding prowess.

Best Products For Dry Skin With These Super Ingredients

Wish to incorporate these super ingredients into your skincare? Check out these Foxtale bestsellers to help revive your dry skin.  

1. Hydrating Face Wash 

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid 

If you are looking for a hydration boost during cleansing, try Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash. The formula carries gentle surfactants that remove deep-seated grime, dirt and impurities from pores. Moreover, Sodium Hyaluronate at the heart of this face wash serves as a tall glass of water for the skin. The best part? This face wash doubles as a makeup remover that melts every trace of long-lasting lippies, eyeliner and SPF!   

2. Hydrating Serum 

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid 

 Infused with 6 humectants, this treatment ensures long-lasting hydration and moisturization. This serum with hyaluronic acid instantly plumps up the skin, softens age lines and offsets episodes of inflammation or redness.   

3. Hydrating Moisturizer With Ceramides 

 Key Ingredients: Ceramides  

 This lightweight formula reinforces your skin barrier, preventing TEWL. Additionally, Ceramide and Vitamin E form a protective layer on the skin – warding off pollutants and free radicals. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Olive Oil serve as a tall glass of water, ensuring long-lasting hydration. 

4. Super Glow Moisturizer 

Key Ingredients: Squalane 

If you want to unlock your skin’s glow potential, get your hands on this innovative formula by Foxtale. The glow face moisturizer contains Nano Vitamin C, Peptides and Niacinamide that make your skin brighter from the very first use. Moreover, barrier-loving Squalane prevents moisture loss from the skin for its soft and supple appearance. 

5. Skin Repair Cream  

Key Ingredients: Provitamin B5  

Use Foxtale’s Skin Repair Cream with Provitamin B5 to reinforce or repair the lipid barrier. The formulation uses ERS (Enhance-Replenish-Seal) technology to nourish and heal your skin – restoring its former glory. Provitamin B5, the star ingredient of the blend, also alleviates inflammation and redness that may go together with extreme skin dryness. 

6. Overnight Glow Mask

Key Ingredients: Lactic Acid

Dry skin can often appear dull and beat. To perk up your appearance overnight, use the Overnight Glow Mask. The creamy formula contains Glycolic and Lactic Acids that buff away debris from the skin, ensuring its long-lasting glow. As discussed earlier, exfoliant Lactic Acid possesses hydrating properties – making it the perfect fit for folks with dry skin. 

FAQs

1. What ingredients are best for dry skin? 

Ingredients like Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane and more work well to rejuvenate dry skin. 

2. What serums are good for dry skin? 

Try Foxtale’s Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. The high-performing formulation binds water molecules to the skin for its plump and smooth appearance.

3. What are some tips to treat dry skin?  

- Use hydrating and gentle formulas   

- Apply your moisturizer on damp skin  

- Generous use of sunscreen while outdoors

4. How can I make my dry skin glow? 

If you want to enhance your skin’s glow, try Foxtale’s Vitamin C serum. Once the serum absorbs into the skin, apply a generous dollop of the Super Glow Moisturizer.

5. What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin? 

Dry skin is characterized by the lack of oils. On the other hand, dehydration occurs when your skin’s moisture bank is running low.