Skincare for DEALING WITH DRY SKIN
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Body Exfoliator for Dry Skin
Konjac Body sponge Infused with French Red Clay
This wavy Konjac body sponge has been created for skin that needs rejuvenating and refining. Ergonomically designed with six waves, this Konjac Sponge is great for use in the shower or bath. Consider this a hygienic and skin-friendly alternative to the basic flannel or mesh bath puff.
- French Red clay
Added mineral-rich red French clay helps improve blood circulation and leaves skin looking and feeling radiant. Red clay is known to assist the reduction of redness.
Facial Exfoliator for Dry Skin
A. Florence - AHA/PHA Exfoliating Toner
The combination of 5% Lactic acid (AHA) with 4% Gluconolactone (PHA) has created this light to medium strength acid exfoliant to help address skin conditions such as superficial lines, pigmentation and rough skin texture.
- Hibiscus Extract
The AHAs found in hibiscus, specifically malic acid and citric acid, gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. They can also help with hyperpigmentation and skin clarity.
- Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is a true multi-tasker that helps stimulate collagen synthesis, increase ceramides in the skin's protective barrier; increase water retention and works to prevent congestion and pigmentation.
- Gluconolactone
PHAs work exclusively on the surface of the skin without disturbing the layers beneath. This ensures optimal skin renewal with minimal irritation. Even sensitive skin types can harness its resurfacing powers. In clinical studies, they have been proven to be compatible with dry, itchy skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.
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Body Cleanser for Dry Skin
Odylique - Aloe Vera Body Wash
Suitable for sensitive skin this creamy, moisturising is luxuriously enriched gel wash has terrific skin-conditioning and soothing properties. Free from all sulphates including SLS it uses a mild cleansing agent (derived from corn sugar) which is much gentler than standard washes.
- Aloe Vera
Soothing, calming and hydrating.
- Calendula Flower Extract
Calming and anti-inflammatory helping to reduce redness and irritation and leaving a soothing, protective barrier on the skin to maintain moisture levels and aid healing.
- Extra virgin Olive Oil
Has terrific skin-conditioning properties.
2nd Step Face Cleanser for Dry Skin
Green People - Cleanser & Make-up Remover
This is a gentle cleanser with calming properties which someone with dry skin a should enjoy. The product contains the following beneficial ingredients:
- Calendula Flower Extract
Calming and anti-inflammatory helping to reduce redness and irritation and leaving a soothing, protective barrier on the skin to maintain moisture levels and aid healing.
- Jojoba Oil
Great for all skin types, it is similar to our skin's natural sebum and so balances both oily and dry skin. It is excellent for moisturising and acts as a barrier, making it great for skin with reduced barrier function, like sensitive skin.
- Shea Butter
Rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. Has excellent moisturising and nourishing properties. Protective and healing for dry skin. High in phytosterols to promote cell growth.
Oil Cleanser for Dry Skin
Lyonsleaf - Unfragranced Beauty Balm
An unfragranced cleansing balm from Lyonsleaf made with pure plant oils, home grown herbs and nothing else. Perfect for use as an oil cleanser or simply as a nourishing skin balm that is great for those with dry inflamed skin. Some of the beneficial ingredients include:
- Macadamia Nut Oil
This restructuring, softening and nourishing oil is rich in oleic acid so it is highly effective at preventing moisture loss. This regenerative oil is known for its ability to heal scars and irritations.
- Shea Butter
Rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. Excellent moisturising and nourishing properties. Protective and healing for dry skin. High in phytosterols to promote cell growth.
- Babassu Oil
Calms redness and itchy inflamed skin.
- Calendula Flower Extract
Calming and anti-inflammatory helping to reduce redness and irritation, leaving a soothing, protective barrier on the skin to maintain moisture levels and aid healing.
Face Mask for Dry Skin
Vukul - Honey Hydro Face Mask
Perfect to calm and soothe problematic and dry skin with added shea butter for intense moisturisation. This formula will help slow down the ageing process, reducing the formation of wrinkles and fine lines through the antioxidising properties of the natural extracts.
- Honey
Antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties, that help to rid your skin of blackheads by removing dirt from pores while also providing wonderful hydration.
- Pomegranate Seed Oil
An effective moisturiser and skin softener, it also offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing and nourishing qualities. Pomegranate oil regenerates and repairs skin, and effectively reduces and prevents wrinkles in the epidermis.
- Shea Butter
Rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. Has excellent moisturising and nourishing properties. Protective and healing for dry skin. High levels of phytosterols promote cell growth.
- Banana Extract
Rich in vitamins A, B, B2, B6 and E as well as minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help moisturise, rehydrate and soothe skin irritations.
Body Moisturiser for Dry Skin
Green People - Hand & Body Lotion
Often dry skin on the body and hands is overlooked or treated in patches as and when required. Brought to you by Green People this easily absorbed hand and body lotion for very sensitive skin contains a moisture-retaining complex to soothe and revitalise whilst being rich in organic plant oils to support natural skin health. Some of the beneficial ingredients which this product contains are:
- Evening Primrose oil
A rich source of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) which is known to reduce skin inflammation. It also supports collagen and elastin structures within the skin.
- Perilla
High levels of omega 3 fatty acids. retains moisture within the skin to prevent dryness. A great antioxidant with repairing and soothing actions.
- Squalane from Olives
Conditions and moisturises the skin, reducing water loss and restoring skin suppleness and elasticity.
- Shea butter
Rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. Has excellent moisturising and nourishing properties. Protective and healing for dry skin. High levels of phytosterols promote cell growth.
Face Oil for Dry Skin
Myroo - Marula Seed oil Super Boost Drops
Brought to you by Myroo these 100% cold pressed super boost drops are perfect for tackling dry and/or dehydrated skin either applied directly to the skin or as a boost to your moisturiser.
- Marula Seed oil
Marula Seed Oil is rich is Omegas 6 and 9 along with Vitamins C and E. It is a light textured oil that is fast absorbing, nutritive, and soothing for all skin types, including troubled and sensitive skin. It moisturises and protects the skin and boosts cellular vibrancy. Helping to support and rejuvenate a damaged skin barrier and thereby keeping the skin hydrated.
Body Oil for Dry Skin
Myroo - Rosehip Body Oil
This product is a gorgeous, fragrance free bath, body and massage oil to nourish and replenish tired skin. Suitable for all skin types, but is specially formulated for sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
- Rosehip Oil
Packed with vitamins A ,C and E, minerals and Omega 3. Rosehip is a wonderful oil for repairing and maintaining skin condition and it is light and easily absorbed.
- jojoba oil
Great for all skin types, it is similar to our skin's natural sebum and so balances both oily and dry skin. It is excellent for moisturising and acts as a barrier, making it great for skin with reduced barrier function, like sensitive skin.
- Rosemary Extract
Anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce swelling and redness of the skin. It can also help to heal grazes and burns and is generally soothing to the skin.
Sunscreens for Dry Skin
Green People - Scent Free SunScreens
Daily use of a sunscreen is the most important weapon in your fight against the visible signs of ageing. These sunscreens provide, broad-spectrum UVA & UVB protection. With an easy-to-apply formula, they are suitable for sensitive skin. They are water repellent but non pore-clogging, allowing your skin to breathe and are rich in natural antioxidants to protect delicate skin.
- Avocado oil
Rich in vitamins A, D and E the antioxidants it contains reduce free radical damage and promote natural collagen production.
- Chamomile extract
Rich in flavonoids. Anti-inflammatory, helping to soothe inflamed, red skin. Antioxidants help to neutralise free radical activity.
- Green tea Extract
Rich in antioxidants to prevent skin cell damage, protecting from collagen breakdown to preserve the skin barrier.
Face Moisturiser for Dry Skin
Green People - Anti-AgEing 24-hour Cream
Often products targeting concerns associated with ageing are perfect for combating dry skin concerns due to them being richer and more focused on fatty acids which are heavier in Oleic Acids. This day and night cream for very sensitive skin contains a moisture-retaining complex to soothe and revitalise whilst being rich in organic plant oils to support natural skin health. Some of the beneficial ingredients are:
- Avocado Oil
Rich in vitamins A, D and E the antioxidants it contains reduce free radical damage and promote natural collagen production.
- Evening Primrose oil
A rich source of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) which is known to reduce skin inflammation. It also supports collagen and elastin structures within the skin.
- Squalane from Olives
Conditions and moisturises the skin, reducing water loss and restoring skin suppleness and elasticity.
- Green tea Extract
Rich in antioxidants to prevent skin cell damage, protecting from collagen breakdown to preserve the skin barrier.
Facial Serum for Dry Skin
Odylique - Superfruit Concentrate Serum
This organic face oil is a blend of super-strength 100% organic rosehip oil, sea buckthorn and pomegranate, giving an exceptional synergy of 5 omega fatty acids, plus antioxidant vitamins and nature’s miracle phytosterols; a plant based equivalent of cholesterol. Some of the properties of the ingredients in this serum include:
- Sea Buckthorn Oil
Rich in Vitamin E, Carotenoids, Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid this is a wonderful healing oil which stimulates the skin’s repair mechanisms. Owing to its high vitamin content it is a powerful antioxidant which offers protection from free-radicals.
- Rosehip Oil
Packed with vitamins A ,C and E, minerals and Omega 3. Rosehip is a wonderful oil for repairing and maintaining skin condition and it is light and easily absorbed.
- Pomegranate Seed Oil
An effective moisturiser and skin softener, it also offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, healing and nourishing qualities. Pomegranate oil regenerates and repairs skin, and effectively reduces and prevents wrinkles in the epidermis.
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Toner for Dry Skin
A. Florence - Hydrating Milky Toner
This multi-functional milky formula is the ultimate hydrating and conditioning treatment when your skin is acting out. The light hydrating toner/essence hybrid literally drenches dehydrated and tight skin with nourishing ingredients, allowing a better absorption of subsequent products. It calms and soothes redness and irritation within seconds and is amazing for cleansing makeup residue. It leaves skin hydrated, plumped, soft and smooth, ready for your next skincare step.
- hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid’s ability to replenish moisture is extremely impressive! This moisture-binding characteristic is particularly important when it comes to skin ageing. Hyaluronic acid can enhance moisture in skin beyond comparison with any other ingredient, and make skin look and feel softer, smoother and radiant.
- White Tea extract
The anti-inflammatory properties of white tea antioxidants can also help to reduce redness and inflammation caused by eczema.
- ceramides
As skin identical lipids, ceramides restore moisture, reinforce the skin’s natural barrier and help protect it against harm from foreign elements. Ceramides are also particularly effective in treating the symptoms of eczema.
- SqualAne from Olives
Similar to the skin’s sebum, squalane is one of the best natural emollients. It penetrates skin faster than any other oil, making it a great carrier for other actives. Squalane is antioxidant, promotes cell growth and is antibacterial.
Lip Balm for Dry Lips
Myroo - Lip Balm
This lip balm with soothing Jojoba and Coconut oil is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Formulated to rescue and maintain healthy lips it is made from 100% plant based ingredients. All in all a formula to make your lips super soft.
- COCONUT oil
A natural emollient that replenishes your skin with antiseptic and antibacterial benefits.
- Jojoba Oil
Great for all skin types, it is similar to our skin's natural sebum and so balances both oily and dry skin. It is excellent for moisturising and acts as a barrier, making it great for skin with reduced barrier function, like sensitive skin.
- Rosemary Extract
Anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce swelling and redness of the skin. It can also help to heal grazes and burns and is generally soothing to the skin.