Top 10 Skin Care Ingredients for Dry Skin
by Editor
Those that have dry skin look in the mirror and see flakiness and redness and sometimes may even experience stinging if the protective barrier is compromised.
Moisturize dry skin during the night so the environmental stimuli do not impede absorption and allow the cream to work.
If you do have dry skin stay away from BHA's and AHA's with high concentrations, Fragrance, Peppermint and Sulfates.
ARGAN OIL
What: botanical extract from the seed of the Argania tree, used as an emollient
LANOLIN
What: a fat like substance derived from sheep's wool (do not use if you are allergic to wool), used as an emollient
CERA ALBA
What: wax obtained from the honeycomb of a bee, acts as a barrier against environmental stimuli so that the skin has time to repair itself
OLEA EUROPAEA
What: botanical ingredient obtained from the fruit of the Olive tree, high fat content
RICINUS COMMUNIS
What: oil obtained from the seed of the ricinus communis (castor seed oil), used as an emollient for hair and feet
SQUALANE
What: oily substance from olive oil, wheat germ oil, rice bran oil and yeast (sometimes from shark liver - check ingredients), lubricates the skin surface giving it a soft, smooth appearance
ALMOND OIL
What: a fatty acid used as an emollient
AVOCADO OIL
What: botanical ingredient derived from the avocado seed, used as an emollient and has a high fat content
SHEA BUTTER
What: natural oil that is used as an emollient, acts as a barrier against environmental stimuli so that the skin has time to repair itself
GLYCERIN
What: sugar alcohol obtained from natural or synthesized sources, a natural humectant
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