Skincare for Dry Skin: Ingredients to Look For
Sara Anderson
Global Brand Storytelling
4-5 min read
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Dry skin can manifest as flakiness, redness, and persistent irritation, leaving your skin feeling tight, dull, and desperately in need of a hydration boost. If you’re wondering what skincare ingredients are most effective in addressing these concerns, our Rose Collection could be the answer.
Adding products with these revitalizing ingredients to your skincare routine for dry skin can help you achieve the healthy, radiant complexion you’re after.
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If you’re struggling with dry skin, incorporating natural ingredients into your daily skincare routine can make a significant difference. Angelica leaf extract, derived from the angelica plant, offers a multitude of benefits. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it locks in moisture, delivering consistent hydration. Its anti-inflammatory properties further soothe irritation and reduce redness, providing much-needed relief for parched, sensitive skin.
Our Top Pick: Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner
Our Rose Hydration Toner has been thoughtfully designed to address the challenges of dry skin. Formulated with Angelica leaf extract, it provides essential nutrients that help to nourish and protect, while rosewater works to calm and soothe. This toner combines the strengthening power of damask rose, the toning properties of rose fruit, and the deep hydration provided by hyaluronic acid to help you achieve supple, glowing skin.
When it comes to tackling dry skin, hyaluronic acid (HA) is definitely an ingredient worth including. Unlike moisturizers that only sit on the surface, HA penetrates deeply, delivering moisture where your skin needs it most. It’s also gentle enough for all skin types, making it a versatile addition to any skincare routine.
Our Top Pick: Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturiser
A good moisturizer does more than just hydrate — it strengthens and protects your skin. Our Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser excels at both, deeply moisturizing while reinforcing your skin’s natural protective barrier. Its blend of three rose extracts and both high- and low-molecular-weight HA ensures lasting hydration and plumpness. Plus, the advanced time-release formula gradually releases moisture, keeping your skin resilient and revitalized throughout the day; a must-have as part of your skincare routine for dry skin.
Yarrow extract offers a multifaceted approach to skincare, particularly for those with dry, dehydrated skin. This botanical ingredient is packed with flavonoids and tannins that fortify the skin’s natural barrier. By boosting circulation, yarrow extract also helps to hydrate and smooth the skin, improving its texture and glow. Its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties also make it effective in calming irritation and redness, offering soothing comfort to thirsty skin.
Our Top Pick: Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion
When your skin is dry, it may overcompensate in trying to restore moisture levels, leading to excess oil production. In this paradoxical situation, finding the right hydrating routine can be tricky. The Rose Emulsion is formulated to help restore balance in your skin, harnessing the power of yarrow alongside the hydrating benefits of hyaluronic acid and the soothing effects of rose flower oil. This lightweight formula delivers a surge of moisture to dry skin without leaving a heavy, greasy residue.
Heavy oils can feel suffocating on your skin, and even worse, they can clog your pores. Squalane is a lightweight, natural ingredient that works in harmony with the skin, mimicking its natural oils to create a protective yet breathable barrier that keeps vital moisture locked in. Squalane is also non-comedogenic, so you don’t need to worry about clogged pores or breakouts.
Our Top Pick: Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum
With our two-phase Rose Serum, luminous, dewy skin doesn’t need to be an elusive goal. This unique formula balances oil and water to give your skin a refreshing hydration boost, smoothing texture and plumping, while the lightweight oils provide a petal-soft feel for up to 24 hours.
Dry skin can be a persistent challenge, but the cooling properties of aloe vera can provide immediate relief from discomfort. This natural wonder calms and deeply hydrates, making it perfect for when your skin needs an extra boost of nourishment. It also helps enhance skin texture and elasticity, giving you a more youthful complexion.
Our Top Pick: Rose Face Mask
For those days when your skin feels particularly stressed, the Rose Face Mask, enriched with aloe vera, delivers a soothing wave of hydration that revitalizes and calms irritated skin. It’s the perfect quick fix to restore your skin’s natural glow and suppleness, ensuring you look and feel your best.
Damask rose extract, derived from the petals of the rosa damascena flower, is celebrated for its exquisite fragrance and powerful skincare benefits. This luxurious ingredient is a hydration powerhouse packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that work together to enhance skin health. Vitamins A and C are particularly beneficial, as they fortify the skin’s natural barrier, ensuring lasting moisture and protection against dehydration.
Our Top Pick: Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
Transform your evening skincare routine for dry skin with the Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask. This dual-phase treatment starts with a refreshing gel essence that drenches your skin in moisture, followed by a velvety cream mask that locks it in. With its innovative time-release technology, this mask works overnight to deliver continuous nourishment, so you wake up to skin that feels soft, dewy, and radiant.
Rosewater, a cherished byproduct of rose essential oil distillation, has been a staple in skincare for centuries. It is gentle yet potent and particularly beneficial as an on-the-go mist if you struggle with dry skin. Rosewater offers a quick burst of nourishment that can help instantly replenish your skin and reduce the appearance of pores.
One key benefit of rosewater is its high antioxidant content. These antioxidants help protect the skin from environmental stressors such as pollution and UV radiation, which can cause oxidative damage. By neutralizing free radicals, rosewater helps prevent premature aging and maintain the skin’s overall health.
Our Top Pick: Rose Pore-Minimising Hydration Mist
If you have dry skin, you might notice it feeling tight and uncomfortable as the day goes on, even after using your morning skincare products. That’s where a hydrating mist can be a lifesaver. Just a quick spritz before or after makeup, or whenever your skin needs a little pick-me-up, can provide a soothing moisture boost while infusing your skin with a soothing rose scent.
Another instant hydrator for your skin is cucumber extract. The natural cooling effect of cucumber extract helps to reduce puffiness and redness, providing immediate relief from irritation. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and caffeic acid, which help to nourish and protect the skin. These nutrients work together to maintain the skin’s moisture balance and improve its texture.
Our Top Pick: Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream
The skin around your eyes is particularly delicate and prone to dryness. The Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream is formulated to address this specific area with a blend of cooling cucumber extract, nourishing rose oil, and antioxidant-rich golden root extract. This eye cream provides up to 30 hours of continuous hydration, helping to reduce puffiness and brighten the eye area. It’s perfect for those who need a quick and effective solution to keep their eyes looking fresh and luminous.
At fresh, we believe in the power of nature to enhance your skincare routine. Whether you’re dealing with dryness, sensitivity, or other skin concerns, our range of skin and bodycare products is meticulously crafted with natural ingredients to give your skin the most effective, gentle care possible. Shop fresh for naturally hydrated, healthy skin.
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.