How to Care for Dry Skin

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Dry skin occurs when your skin has a low amount of sebum (oil) production. As a result, the skin lacks the necessary lipids needed to retain moisture and protect against environmental factors such as free radicals. Whether you have dry skin long-term or just seasonally, it can be very uncomfortable. Luckily, dry skin can be managed by making specific lifestyle changes and having the right skincare regime.

Those with dry skin may experience:

  • Tight, rough complexion
  • Nearly invisible pores
  • Dull & flaky skin
  • Inflammation & sensitivity
  • Decreased elasticity
  • Premature aging (fine lines caused by lack of moisture)

What is causing my dry skin?

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Weather: Wind, sun, and cold weather can have a tremendous impact on our skin. Using a rich plant-based moisturizer, especially in the winter months, will keep moisture locked in and keep skin hydrated.

Heat: During the frigid winter months, we usually have the thermostat set to make our house warm and cozy; however, this can also lead to dry skin. Using a humidifier inside your home will add much-needed moisture to the air.

Hot Baths/Showers: Although long showers/baths are relaxing, they can strip our skin, leaving it dry and flaky. Make sure to use plant-based cleansers or face washes and a rich ceramide moisturizer after bathing.

Genetics: If your parents have dry skin, you will likely have dry skin. Using the right products in your skincare routine and using rich plant-based ceramide moisturizers all over will help nourish your skin and keep it hydrated.

Aging: Our skin requires a moisture barrier made up of surface cells perfectly fitting together to keep our skin supple and hydrated. As we age, these surface cells break apart, and our skin loses its ability to retain moisture.

Harsh Skin Care: Using skin care with powerful ingredients such as alcohol and fragrance can cause your skin to become excessively dry. Use a gentle plant-based cream cleanser/toner that removes debris without stripping your skin of its natural and protective oils. Water is a solvent and causes the skin to become overly dry; that’s why we feel we need a moisturizer after a shower. Skin care that uses water as the main ingredient will not be as naturally hydrating as plant-based skincare.

Tips for dry skin:

Always choose a skincare regime that caters to your skin type. GUNILLA® products are formulated for anti-aging, normal, dry, and sensitive skin types. LEROSETT® products are formulated for normal, oily, problem & and acne-prone skin, yet they can be used effectively on dry & sensitive skin as well.

    • Use a mild, gentle cleanser, preferably plant-based, on your face and body that will not further dry your skin. Water-based cleansers wash away essential oils without adding any nutrients to your skin.
    • Use a toner free from harsh ingredients like alcohol that will add nutrients and moisture to your skin while also removing debris. Again, a plant-based toner will hydrate your skin more than a water-based toner.
    • Gently exfoliating your skin 1-2 times a week will help remove dry patches and texture caused by dry skin.
    • Use a rich moisturizer like our GUNILLA® Ceramide Cream A17™ to keep your skin hydrated all day. Combining a cream moisturizer with a plant-based hydrating serum will offer all-day hydration and added nutrients to your skin, resulting in more plump, hydrated, glowing, and visibly younger-looking skin.
    • Using a humidifier in your home will help add moisture to the air, especially during the winter when we have the heat on.
  • Keep showers/baths short and the water temperature warm – not hot.

Product Recommendations:

GUNILLA™ Organic Skincare Kit + Hydration

This kit combines our aloe-based Herbal Face Wash, Ceramide Cream A17™, Hyaluronic Acid & Ginseng Serum, and Eye de-puff to cleanse, tone, and lock in moisture to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The perfect daily skincare routine for normal, dry & sensitive skin.

GUNILLA® Hyaluronic Acid & Ginseng Serum. This plant-based facial serum instantly quenches & plumps thirsty skin, preserving the moisture barrier and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even around the eyes. Quickly revitalize dull, tired skin for a brighter complexion while soothing dry, mature, and sensitive skin. You’ll quickly see smoother, more hydrated, and visibly younger-looking skin.

GUNILLA ®Ceramide Cream A17™, instantly hydrates, keeping skin smooth and supple for 24 hours. A proprietary moisture barrier complex of ceramides and 17 HPI high-performance ingredients protects and repairs your skin’s moisture mantle, minimizing premature lines and wrinkles. DEFENDS AGAINST 5 SIGNS OF SKIN SENSITIVITY: Dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness, and a weakened skin barrier.