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Essential Ingredients for Dry Skin Care
Sara Anderson
Global Brand Storytelling
4-5 min read
Fresh Rose Collection – The ultimate dry skin solution.
Dry skin can be exacerbated by a number of different factors, from environmental stressors and harsh weather conditions to medication, harsh soaps, and even long, luxuriously hot showers. This can lead to increased sensitivity, redness, and discomfort. But, understanding what ingredients to include in a skincare routine for dry skin can be a game-changer. Our Rose Collection, for example, is powered by damask rose for stronger, healthier, more hydrated skin.
Discover skincare ingredients that can bring you closer to the soft, smooth complexion you’ve always wanted.
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This natural extract, sourced from the angelica plant, is packed with a complex blend of nutrients that work synergistically to improve skin health. It has a remarkable ability to retain moisture in the skin and creates a lasting protective barrier that minimizes moisture loss during the day. For those with sensitive or irritated dry skin, the anti-inflammatory effects of angelica leaf extract can also provide welcome relief, calming redness and reducing discomfort without the harsh chemicals used in some synthetic skincare ingredients.
Our Recommendation: Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner
A hydrating toner can be incredibly beneficial if you struggle with dry skin. A good toner helps balance the skin’s pH level after cleansing — making it more receptive to the serums and moisturizers that follow — and its ingredients may have their own unique benefits to help enhance your natural glow. Our Rose Hydration Toner is specially formulated with angelica leaf extract, which delivers a rich blend of nutrients to enrich and protect your skin. It also includes hyaluronic acid and glycerin to lock moisture in, ensuring your skin stays soft and hydrated throughout the day.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring molecule that has an extraordinary ability to attract and retain water, making it ideal for those battling dryness. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, so it is one of the best ingredients for intense hydration. What sets HA apart is its molecular versatility — it works both on the skin's surface and within deeper layers, providing comprehensive hydration that other ingredients simply can't match.
Product Spotlight: Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer
This advanced formulation incorporates a blend of multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid strategically designed to penetrate various skin layers. The low molecular weight HA deeply nourishes, while the high molecular weight HA creates a protective barrier on the skin's surface, locking in moisture.
A trio of rose extracts, carefully selected for their soothing and nourishing properties, help calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and promote a more even skin tone. Plus, the innovative time-release technology ensures that, as you go about your daily activities, your skin receives a steady supply of moisture, maintaining its plump, dewy appearance from morning to night.
Yarrow extract, derived from the Achillea millefolium plant, offers numerous benefits for skincare. Rich in flavonoids and tannins, it offers powerful antioxidant protection while supporting the skin's natural barrier function — crucial for those with dry or dehydrated skin. It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off bacteria, reducing the risk of infections and breakouts and it acts as a natural astringent, tightening and soothing the skin while minimizing the appearance of pores.
Product Spotlight: Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion
For individuals struggling with the complexities of combination skin, this lightweight, fluid moisturizer provides a targeted approach that addresses both dryness and excess oil production simultaneously. It absorbs quickly, delivering essential moisture without leaving a greasy residue. This emulsion blend of yarrow extract, hyaluronic acid, and rose flower oil works in harmony to rebalance the skin's moisture levels. The result is comfortable, hydrated skin with a natural, plump finish that looks fresh throughout the day.
Squalane is a versatile skincare ingredient known for its ability to deeply hydrate without feeling heavy or greasy. By mimicking the skin’s natural oils, it forms a breathable barrier that keeps your skin hydrated and protects against environmental stressors that may aggravate dry skin. Its non-comedogenic properties ensure that it won’t clog pores, making it an excellent choice for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.
Product Spotlight: Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
Achieve a radiant complexion with our oil-infused serum. This dual-phase formula combines the nourishing power of squalane with other lightweight oils to deliver intense hydration and a silky-smooth complexion. The Rose Serum balances oil and water to soften and plump the skin, providing up to 24 hours of lasting moisture.
Aloe vera has long been revered for its exceptional skin-soothing properties. This succulent plant extract offers immediate relief to dry, tight, or irritated skin through its natural cooling and healing effects. Beyond its instant comfort, aloe vera actively supports skin health by enhancing hydration, improving elasticity, and promoting a smoother texture. Rich in vitamins A, C, and E, aloe vera also provides antioxidant protection, helping to combat free radicals and prevent premature aging.
Product Spotlight: Rose Face Mask
When your skin craves rapid relief and intense hydration, the Rose Face Mask delivers results within minutes. This luxurious gel cream soothes and calms irritated, flaky skin. Applied before an important event or as part of your regular skincare routine, this mask quickly restores skin's suppleness and radiance.
Derived from the petals of the rosa damascena plant, damask rose extract is a highly valued ingredient in skincare due to its numerous benefits, from its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties to its help maintaining your skin’s moisture balance and promoting skin regeneration. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, this potent extract offers a multitude of advantages, particularly in supporting the skin’s natural barrier function, which is crucial for maintaining a hydrated complexion.
Product Spotlight: Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
Our Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask harnesses the enriching properties of damask rose extract to provide overnight relief for dry skin. This innovative two-step formula begins with a cooling gel essence that instantly replenishes moisture. The second step, a silky cream mask, locks in hydration and allows the skin to absorb the invigorating benefits of damask rose extract throughout the night. The time-release technology ensures continuous hydration, allowing you to wake up to supple, dewy skin.
Rosewater, derived from steam-distilled rose petals, offers a unique solution for dry skin. This lightweight hydrator balances and revitalizes the skin by helping to maintain its natural moisture balance, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed. Unlike heavy creams or oils, rosewater provides a feather-light layer of hydration that's easily absorbed. This gentle hydrator also possesses mild astringent properties, which can help refine pores without stripping the skin of essential oils.
Rosewater's benefits extend beyond hydration. It's rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental stressors, which can exacerbate dryness. Additionally, its natural anti-inflammatory properties can soothe irritation often associated with dry, sensitive skin.
Product Spotlight: Rose Pore-Minimizing Hydration Mist
Our Rose Essence Hydrating Mist offers a quick and effective solution to persistent dryness. A light spritz, whether over makeup or on bare skin, delivers instant hydration and imparts a delicate rose fragrance. This versatile mist not only refreshes your complexion but also helps maintain the skin's moisture balance, ensuring lasting comfort and a radiant glow throughout the day.
Cucumber extract is a hidden gem in skincare. It offers a refreshing burst of hydration that instantly revitalizes the skin. With its high water content, cucumber extract provides instant hydration, helping to keep the skin soft and supple. Its natural cooling properties can also soothe tired, puffy eyes and calm sensitive skin. Cucumber extract replenishes the skin and can even brighten and even out skin tone, helping to improve its overall texture and appearance.
Product Spotlight: Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream
The skin around your eyes is delicate and often shows the first signs of dryness and fatigue. Our Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream is specially formulated to address these concerns. Infused with cucumber extract, it provides a cooling sensation that reduces puffiness and refreshes the eye area. With the hydrating capabilities of rose oil and the antioxidant protection of golden root extract, this eye cream delivers up to 30 hours of continuous moisture, ensuring your eyes look bright and rejuvenated.
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Written by Sara Anderson for Fresh. Sara is a NYC-based global marketer and beauty content strategist. Sara has 12+ years of experience conceptualizing and producing original content in beauty, fashion, music, and entertainment. Sara has created content for Fast Company, Us Weekly, Birchbox, and PopCrush.com with her expertise most recently in the beauty space.